He revealed his intentions today as he welcomed Chuka Umunna to the ranks of the Lib Dems, with other former Change UK MPs expected to follow in the coming days. At a press conference in Westminster this afternoon, Sir Vince confirmed the Lib Dems will back a motion of no confidence in the Government to […]
Mr Corbyn is facing libel action from Richard Millett, a pro-Israel blogger, over further comments about him on BBC1’s Andrew Marr show last year. During an interview, Mr Corbyn described Mr Millett as “incredibly disruptive” and implied police had wanted to remove him and other pro-Israel activists from a previous meeting in Parliament. He claimed: […]
EU budget commissioner Günther Oettinger was responding to threats by Tory leadership frontrunner Mr Johnson that he would withhold the huge sum if he becomes prime minister until the EU agrees a fairer deal. But Mr Oettinger warned that while the EU could not take the UK to court, they would make Britain’s economy, security […]
The Department of the Taoiseach has denied a US media report claiming that the Government spent money at Donald Trump’s golf resort in Doonbeg, Co Clare. NBC News reported on Wednesday that Ireland is one of nine countries involved in hosting events at Trump properties throughout the world. The article reporterd that a significant foreign […]
Good Friday morning. Here are some of the stories making news in Washington and politics today. _____________________ • President Trump declared that he would accept Russia’s help on a campaign if it were offered again, saying it would be no different than meeting with the queen of England. Republicans joined Democrats in condemning his willingness […]
Boris Johnson is under growing pressure to take part in televised hustings for the Conservative leadership. Mr Johnson’s six remaining opponents have teamed up to write an open letter stressing their commitment to taking part in all the upcoming televised debates. So far, Mr Johnson has only answered six questions from journalists during the whole […]
Reality star-turned-criminal justice reform advocate Kim Kardashian West returned to the White House on Thursday to help President Donald Trump promote efforts to help those leaving prison get jobs and stay on track. At an East Room event attended by Cabinet secretaries, activist and formerly incarcerated people, Kardashian West announced the creation of a new […]
The former Labour MP, who will become the Liberal Democrat’s 12th MP, confirmed the move on his Twitter page, and said: “I’m delighted to say I’ve joined the @LibDems.” Liberal Democrat MP for Oxford West and Abingdon Layla Moran tweeted: “So thrilled to welcome @chukaumunna to team @libdems!” Former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron said: […]
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday that intelligence reviewed by American officials showed that Iran was responsible for attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, a critical waterway for the transit of much of the world’s petroleum. Mr. Pompeo did not present any evidence of Iran’s involvement when announcing […]
Mr Bettel told CNBC the German politician would be a “dream candidate” for the coveted role after Jean-Claude Junker steps down. He said: “I love that idea, I’ve asked Angela Merkel several times. She would be a perfect candidate for the Council, for the Commission. “She’s got a global view, she’s a great leader and […]