Politics
PM’s top aide suggests replacing Cabinet with cartoon superheroes
Dominic Cummings’ comments came ahead of a shake-up of Boris Johnson’s top team.
Michael Gove comments from 2016 resurface as promises of frictionless trade get shattered
Gove gave assurances ahead of the EU referendum that the UK would still be able to trade freely within Europe if it left the bloc.
Brussels chief ‘surprised’ at Boris Johnson’s Brexit stance
The Prime Minister suggested the UK could ‘prosper’ with an Australian-style relationship with the EU, even though they have no formal trade deal.
Import controls will begin as soon Brexit transition ends, says Gove
There goes the promise of frictionless trade.
Members of House of Lords to get inflation busting tax free pay rise
They will be able to pocket £323 a DAY
Scoping work under way on prospect of Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge
Boris Johnson has repeatedly spoken in favour of a land link between the two countries.
Conservative plans for post-Brexit ‘free ports’ will increase tax avoidance, Labour claims
Ministers unveil plans for 10 new free ports
Lisa Nandy unveils ambitious action plan for dealing with anti-Semitism in Labour Party
Her seven point manifesto will call for an independent process for handling disciplinary procedures.
Ireland shows there is still life in the left
It has been a devastating time for the left in Britain. But on an international level in 2020, it is making a big comeback.