Labour’s John McDonnell Would Prefer Another Election To Second Brexit Referendum Shadow chancellor John McDonnell has said he would rather have a general election than a second EU referendum. McDonnell, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s right-hand man, said another Brexit referendum would cause divisions again and the “better route” is to have a general election. Labour leader … Continue reading Labour’s John McDonnell Would Prefer Another Election To Second Brexit Referendum →

Sunday Shows Round-Up: ‘Snake Oil Salesmen’, Ministers’ Rift Over Customs Deal And Katie Price As reports emerge that Theresa May is set to face a Brexiteer challenge to her premiership, her ministers went before the cameras to do battle – with each other. Home Secretary Amber Rudd and Housing Minister Dominic Raab offered opposing views … Continue reading Sunday Shows Round-Up: ‘Snake Oil Salesmen’, Ministers’ Rift Over Customs Deal And Katie Price →

Liz Truss: No ‘Full Estimate’ Of Cost To Taxpayers From Carillion Collapse Ministers do not have a “full estimate” of how much the collapse of construction services company Carillion will cost the taxpayer, Liz Truss has said. The Chief Secretary to the Treasury said it would be “completely wrong” to speculate on the cost, but … Continue reading Liz Truss: No ‘Full Estimate’ Of Cost To Taxpayers From Carillion Collapse →

Damian Green Must Step Aside While Sexual Harassment Claims Are Investigated, Says Tory MP Damian Green should stand aside form his job as first secretary of state while an investigation into his conduct is carried out, a Tory MP has said. Heidi Allen told ITV’s Peston on Sunday it would be “completely normal” in any other … Continue reading Damian Green Must Step Aside While Sexual Harassment Claims Are Investigated, Says Tory MP →

Sunday Show Round Up: Sea Changes In Westminster And Saving The NHS The Sunday morning news was dominated this week by the allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour which have rocked Westminster.  Theresa May has promised to take action following reports one of her ministers, Mark Garnier, admitted he had asked his secretary to … Continue reading Sunday Show Round Up: Sea Changes In Westminster And Saving The NHS →