Cross-party concern is mounting about the cost of HS2 amid fears that Wales will “lose out on billions of pounds” as a result of the high-speed rail project. Plaid Cymru argues that the formula used to allocate funding means the Welsh Government will not receive as generous a cash uplift as Scotland or Northern Ireland. The warning comes as leading Conservatives are speaking out to criticise the flagship infrastructure project. Jacob Rees-Mogg, one of the leading Tory opponents of Theresa May’s Brexit plans, told the New Civil Engineer this month it was “absolutely time to face the facts and pull the plug on the HS2 project”. He said: “I think we must face up to reality... We must not fall foul of investing more time and money into something just because we have already invested a lot into it.” Bill could hit 'more than £100bn' Esther McVey, who is now Work and Pensions Secretary, reportedly told constituents in November 2017, it emerged … [Read more...] about Concern mounts that HS2 means will Wales will lose out on ‘billions of pounds’
‘I have a dead right arse cheek’
Two of the judges gave him the perfect 60-53 score for a six round heavyweight clash while the third judge marked a scrappy contest 58-55 in favour of the 34-year-old Irish fighter. Kennedy sported the colours of his beloved Gorey based Naomh Eanna GAA club – whose senior hurling team feature in their first ever Wexford hurling final on Sunday – on his socks. He coped admirably with the unorthodox approach of the previously unbeaten Barrett who flung the Irishman to the canvas in the second round "I thought there was a choke coming next when he threw me down. He was unorthodox to say the least. I have a dead right arse cheek and I don't think I'm supposed to have one of those in boxing." Using his four inch height advantage, Kennedy started well before faltering somewhat in the next two rounds. He got back on top in the fourth and began the fifth with an excellent right. He continued to consistently score with his jab before finally nailing Barrett with a right which sent … [Read more...] about ‘I have a dead right arse cheek’
The tip-off from a Nazi that saved my grandparents
Stories 21 October 2018 Share this with Facebook Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share this with Email Share this with Facebook Share this with WhatsApp Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share Share this with These are external links and will open in a new window Email Share this with Email Facebook Share this with Facebook Messenger Share this with Messenger Messenger Share this with Messenger Twitter Share this with Twitter Pinterest Share this with Pinterest WhatsApp Share this with WhatsApp LinkedIn Share this with LinkedIn Copy this link https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-45919900 Read more about sharing. These are external links and will open in a new window Close share panel Related TopicsThe Holocaust When Alexander Bodin Saphir's Jewish grandfather was measuring a high-ranking Nazi for a suit in Copenhagen … [Read more...] about The tip-off from a Nazi that saved my grandparents
‘Major Blow’ to Global Stability: Russian Lawmakers React to Trump’s INF Pullout
On Saturday, US President Donald Trump announced the country’s withdrawal from the INF treaty over the alleged Russian violations of the agreement. The lawmaker pointed out that Trump’s decision to leave the INF Treaty was not in line with the interests of its European allies. © REUTERS/ JONATHAN ERNSTTrump Vows to Quit Nuclear Arms Treaty With RussiaRussian member of the parliament's upper house Alexey Pushkov also called on Sunday the US decision to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) the second major blow to the global stability system along with the 2002 US exit from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty (ABM Treaty). READ MORE: Washington Seeks 'Pretext' to Abandon INF Treaty — Russian Envoy to US The lawmaker pointed out that the recent statement of Russian President Vladimir Putin that Moscow would resort to nuclear … [Read more...] about ‘Major Blow’ to Global Stability: Russian Lawmakers React to Trump’s INF Pullout
Trump Presses Dems to Help With New Immigration Laws: ‘Chuck & Nancy, Call Me!’
“If the Democrats would stop being obstructionists and come together, we could write up and agree to new immigration laws in less than one hour,” Trump tweeted on Saturday, implying that it could be more productive to cooperate rather than fight. READ MORE: Trump Slams Democrats for Refusal to Acknowledge 'Illegal Immigration Onslaught' If the Democrats would stop being obstructionists and come together, we could write up and agree to new immigration laws in less than one hour. Look at the needless pain and suffering that they are causing. Look at the horrors taking place on the Border. Chuck & Nancy, call me! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) 20 октября 2018 г. Trump’s tweet came as a response to a joint statement by Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi … [Read more...] about Trump Presses Dems to Help With New Immigration Laws: ‘Chuck & Nancy, Call Me!’