EU minister vows ‘ruthless pragmatism’ as Brexit reset ‘pillars’ set out in major speech
The minister for the constitution and European Union relations has set out the “three pillars” — prosperity, safety and security — shaping the government’s approach to its attempted reset of relations between the UK and EU. Nick Thomas-Symonds, the minister responsible for leading Keir Starmer’s “Brexit reset”, insisted that the UK wants “closer working with […]
Labour calls for ‘maximum transparency’ over Michelle Mone PPE controversy
Levelling up secretary Michael Gove is being called to subject himself to “questioning and scrutiny” from MPs over the controversy relating to PPE firm Medpro. Gove, who served as chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster during the Covid pandemic, was referenced by Baroness Mone in her recent interview with the BBC. In the interview, conducted by […]
New report shows the ‘mess’ government has made over post-Brexit trade, says Labour
A survey conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has found that more than half (56%) of the BCC members surveyed who trade with the EU said they had experienced problems complying with new post-Brexit rules. 77% of firms trading under the deal said it had not helped them to increase sales or expand. […]
Labour accuses government of ‘running away from scrutiny’ on Australia trade
In an urgent question, trade under-secretary Ranil Jayawardena came under fire for “ministers running away from scrutiny” on the UK-Australia trade deal. This criticism comes after no time being made available for a debate on the first new trade agreement” since leaving the EU. Jayawardena rejected the criticism, telling MPs that there will have been […]
No 10 succumb to calls to publish Geidt resignation letter
No 10 have succumbed to calls from Labour and other to publish Lord Geidt’s resignation letter in which he accuses Boris Johnson of risking a “mockery” of ministerial code in trade policy changes. Downing Street have since said that they could scrap the ethics adviser role entirely instead of seeking a replacement for Geidt. Labour’s […]
Patel delivers statement on migrant crossing deaths
“What urgent action will be taken to help those most in need?”
Patel defends government response to migrant Channel crossings
The home secretary Priti Patel has batted away suggestions her department is failing to deal with increases in migrant Channel crossings, accusing Labour of “standing up for unlimited migration”.Responding to an urgent question on the government’s handling of the migrant Channel crossings by small boats, the home secretary claimed: “The only solution to this problem is […]
Shadow home secretary calls for ‘moral crusade’ against crime
Shadow home secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds has said Labour would invest in neighbourhood policing, establish new domestic violence laws and would establish a new Child Exploitation Register in his keynote speech at the party conference today in Brighton. He opened by discussing how his childhood as the son of a Welsh steelworker led him to the […]
