Boris Johnson wins confidence vote British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has found out his fate, as the results of the 'no confidence' crunch vote are revealed. Here's the latest. The New Daily · Jun 6, 2022
No-confidence vote likely ‘beginning of the end’ for UK’s Johnson Boris Johnson faced the greatest threat to his premiership yet after the necessary 54 Tory MPs triggered the parliamentary party’s vote of no confidence on Monday, after the long-simmering Partygate scandal saw Platinum Jubilee crowds jeer him over the weekend. Analysts did expect him to win the necessary majority of… France 24 · Jun 6, 2022
Scotland set to be dragged out of world's biggest science research fund amid UK/EU dispute SCOTLAND could be cut out of the biggest scientific research programme in the world due to an ongoing dispute between the UK and EU, according to… The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2022
NI travel agent advice on how to avoid airport chaos before your holiday Long security queues and disrupted flights have been seen at airports in Belfast and Dublin in recent weeks Belfast Live · Jun 6, 2022
Inquiry over claims of EU Settlement Scheme paperwork delays Watchdog the IMA said it had received a “number of complaints” from people left waiting for documents after applying to the scheme. The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022
Bargain SIM deal launches for just £1.99 with unlimited calls and texts plus EU roaming This has got to be one of the cheapest SIM deals we've seen yet Liverpool Echo · Jun 6, 2022
European unity on Ukraine growing more difficult, says Estonian PM Kaja Kallas warns pain of sanctions will test relations, and also criticises Macron’s stance on Putin The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2022
Reasons airlines like easyJet and BA are still cancelling flights after half-term travel chaos UK airports including Manchester, Gatwick, Bristol and Birmingham are expected to see further cancellations over the summer Wales Online · Jun 6, 2022
Climate delegates snub Russian address as activists fear geopolitical setbacks World risks ‘sleepwalking to disaster’, officials told, as Bonn summit envoys walk out during Russian address The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2022
Commentary: Sanctions fatigue is next obstacle in confronting Putin The momentum behind Western sanctions against Vladimir Putin is flagging. Even as the European Union toasts its toughest restrictions yet against the Russian war machine — including a partial ban on oil imports — concessions are mounting, from exempting pipeline crude to removing Putin’s favorite cleric from the sanctions list. Tribune News Service · Jun 6, 2022
Who could replace Boris Johnson if he loses tonight's no-confidence vote? IF Boris Johnson loses the confidence vote by Tory MPs, the Conservative Party will face a fresh leadership election. The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2022
Tory leadership: Runners and riders if Boris Johnson is toppled The Conservative Party will face a new leadership election if the Prime Minister is defeated in the confidence vote. The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022
Why are airlines still cancelling flights after half term - including easyJet and BA Why are airlines cancelling flights this summer including chaos for easyJet and British Airways passengers at UK airports such as Manchester, Gatwick, Birmingham and more Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2022
Factbox-If UK PM Boris Johnson is ousted, who could replace him? British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a confidence vote on Monday following a series of scandals, including a damning official report about COVID-19 lockdown-breaking parties at his official residence. Reuters · Jun 6, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 6, 2022 Iran to Face Censure amid Stalled Nuclear Talks Major European countries and the United States are expected to seek to censure Iran when the UN atomic watchdog meets this week amid stalled talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal. The resolution drafted by the United States, Britain, France and Germany is a sign of their growing impatience as…
The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2022 Russian foreign minister cancels Serbia visit after neighbours close airspace Russian foreign ministry blames west after Sergei Lavrov's visit to ally Belgrade is scrapped
The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2022 ‘Weakness’ of UK position shaped Northern Ireland protocol negotiations, David Frost says Former Brexit negotiator criticises Irish government’s focus on ‘all-island’ economy
Belfast Live · Jun 5, 2022 Problems of Northern Ireland Protocol stem from UK ‘weakness’, says Frost He said the EU’s “purism” in the way it was implementing the protocol was now threatening the peace process
Daily Mirror · Jun 5, 2022 Shocking 14 million hens still crammed in cages across UK despite free-range egg shift Despite six in 10 of us avoiding eggs from caged hens, millions of the creatures are still kept in the appalling conditions with smaller retailers not moving towards free-range eggs
The Conversation · Jun 5, 2022 We still need a vaccine patent waiver, but not the one on offer at the World Trade Organization meeting In mid-June, the World Trade Organization (WTO) will meet to finish negotiations to waive certain sections of the agreement on Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). However, it is not the TRIPS waiver originally proposed 18 months ago by member states South Africa and India, which would have allowed countries…
Reuters · Jun 5, 2022 Austrian Chancellor calls for intermediate EU membership for Ukraine Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer called on Sunday for an intermediate stage between cooperation and full membership of the European Union for countries like Ukraine and Moldova.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 5, 2022 France in talks with UAE to replace Russian oil supplies France is in talks with the United Arab Emirates to replace Russian oil purchases, which will stop after the imposition of a European Union ban on Russian crude, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Sunday.
The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2022 European shipping firms ‘making a mockery’ of Russia sanctions as oil cargoes double Exclusive: Campaigners say EU-based shipping firms have made a ‘mockery’ of plans to sanction Russia
The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2022 Prominent Brexiteer peer admits UK should have stayed in the single market ONE of Vote Leave’s founders has admitted that the UK should have stayed in the single market after Brexit in order to “save a lot of trouble”.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 5, 2022 Abbas Urges France for Initiative on Palestinian Cause Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called Saturday on France, the current chair of the European Union Council, to launch effective initiatives in an effort to resolve the Palestinian cause. He made his remarks during a telephone call with French President Emmanuel Macron. Abbas underscored the importance of Paris’ role and referred…