Proposed UK-EU security pact ‘will be welcomed in Brussels’, MEP says Glad to draw line under poisonous Brexit era, diplomats say Starmer’s new approach to EU brings ‘good vibes’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024
Verdict due on impact of Brexit and austerity on Covid-19 response David Cameron, George Osborne and Matt Hancock to face criticism about priorities in years running up to pandemic The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024
UK Covid inquiry to finally lay bare failures of government and politicians during pandemic Academics have said it is a question of ‘when not if’ another pandemic will hit The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024
Starmer vows to repeal Troubles legacy act in first meeting with Irish PM PM and taoisech Simon Harris seek reset in UK-Irish relations on eve of UK-hosted European Political Community summit The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024
EU to water down Brexit travel checks for British passengers as new border plan delayed again Exclusive: Entry-exit system will now start in November – with ‘relief valve’ to reduce congestion The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024
The Brexit fantasists may be beaten, but Brexit reality is a far tougher foe Only when the blinkers of Eurosceptic ideology are removed does the full scale of the task of repairing EU relations become clear, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024
New fears Brexit has ‘drained life out of UK economy’ following IMF report The International Monetary Fund’s July report warns ‘the global economy is in a sticky spot’ with the UK lagging behind most other major economies The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024
Labour wants to build UK trade links with ‘friends in the EU’, business secretary to tell G7 ‘Britain is back’ Labour business secretary will tell G7 meeting in Italy The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024
I went to see how the Tories are handling defeat – and found Faragism and a total lack of reflection Even after election wipeout, the Conservatives are too blinded by ideology to see their voters don’t want a Reform merger, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2024
Nigel Farage to visit ‘friend’ Donald Trump at RNC following assassination attempt Former President Trump was shot in the ear after he took to the stage at the campaign event in Pennsylvania The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2024
Brexit is back as Starmer’s Europe minister heads to Brussels The main parties avoided talking about the ‘B-word’ during the election but just 10 days after Labour took power Brexit is back on the agenda The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2024
Keir Starmer urged to quickly fix ‘broken’ EU settlement scheme Organisations including the3million write to PM calling for action to avoid a repeat of Windrush scandal The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2024
‘Britain is back’: Keir Starmer promises UK will be at the heart of Europe Prime minister wants to foster a new spirit of cooperation and partnership to confront the crises facing the continent The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2024
Dining across the divide: ‘I voted leave. In my industry, Brexit was quite beneficial’ They had differing views on the EU, but could they agree on Britain’s new prime minister? The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2024
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024 Starmer gets first big diplomatic win with ‘irreversible’ Ukraine Nato membership plan Less than a week since becoming prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer has set about repairing Britain’s reputation on the world stage
The Conversation · Jul 10, 2024 Keir Starmer could turn to Welsh mythology for a few lessons on leadership Sir Keir Starmer, the UK’s new prime minister, brings an impressive CV: barrister, former director of public prosecutions and ex-shadow Brexit secretary. An establishment insider who knows his way around the corridors of power, he is no stranger to leadership. But that does not necessarily make him a good leader,…
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024 Starmer pushing ahead with EU security pact to reshape Brexit relations There is speculation that talks are set to begin on the fringes of the Nato conference in Washington DC
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2024 Wetherspoon’s boss Tim Martin praises economic ‘pedigree’ of Rachel Reeves Brexit supporter calls for new chancellor to ‘rectify tax inequality’ in hospitality industry
The National (Scotland) · Jul 9, 2024 Who is SNP MP Stephen Gethins? STEPHEN Gethins made a political comeback as he won the new Arbroath and Broughty Ferry seat for the SNP.
The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2024 Labour voters want Starmer to ditch his Brexit red lines and rejoin single market Exclusive: New polling reveals that Starmer is under pressure from Labour supporters to reverse key parts of Brexit
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2024 Boris Johnson claims we are heading for ‘serfdom’ if Starmer changes our awful Brexit deal. Ignore him The case for talking to Brussels and seeking improvements is undeniable – except to those like Johnson, in a world of their own, says Naomi Smith, chief executive of Best for Britain
Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2024 Tories turn on Suella Braverman as she is hit with furious backlash after LGBTQ flag 'monstrous' outburst The former Home Secretary faces huge backlash after criticising the flying of the Progress Pride flag to ‘show how liberal and progressive we are’
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2024 Suella Braverman’s ‘divisive politics’ make her unfit to be leader, says Tory mayor Opposition among senior Tories grows after ex-home secretary derides Progress Pride flag being flown over Home Office
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2024 From water to wood-burning stoves: 11 green challenges Labour must solve New government faces massive task in repairing UK’s degraded environment and fighting climate crisis. Here’s what will be top of its in-tray
International Business Times UK · Jul 8, 2024 Ireland Drops Out Of Top 10 Nationalities Seeking Work in UK; India, US And Pakistan Take Top Spots The data shows that Ireland has dropped out of the top 10 nationalities seeking work in the UK, a huge contrast to when it ranked second in 2016.