Politics
German ambassador to UK tweets concern over rapid decline in trade since Brexit
"Britain has traditionally been Germany’s fifth largest trading partner. In 2022 UK will drop out of the list of the TOP 10"
Hancock to face MPs in Westminster this week following I’m A Celeb stint
The West Suffolk MP is facing questions over his political future in the wake of his third place finish on the ITV reality show.
‘He’s playing a blinder!’: Is Starmer right to rule out a soft Brexit?
It has been argued that by taking a tough line on freedom of movement, the Labour leader has prevented another Brexit election from happening.
Brexit has made Britain ‘the sick man of Europe again’ – Guardian columnist says
"It was a confidence trick on the British public, the majority of whom now realise that they have been had", William Keegan said.
Yvette Cooper says home secretary is missing in action in blistering Commons speech
Suella Braverman was absent for crucial talks on the deteriorating migrant situation in Kent - despite it supposedly being her "top priority".
Hancock’s I’m A Celebrity stint took ‘courage’, says Blair
The Tory MP is returning to face questions about his political future in Westminster, but received some support from the former prime minister.
Liz Truss spent more than £35k travelling 200 miles to The Hague
Emily Thornberry, meanwhile, has just completed the trip alongside a researcher for less than £500.
FT commentator says UK government should ‘stop doing stupid stuff’
"Brexit itself was stupid stuff. Few people with a serious knowledge of the matter doubt it. It has raised barriers against the country’s closest neighbours and most important trade partners."
A year after the Owen Paterson scandal, MPs are making more than ever from second jobs
Chris Bryant said he was “irritated” by the government’s lack of progress to even enact “simple recommendations” that could curb the impact of lobbying in parliament.