Business leaders have accused Boris Johnson of squandering a post-Brexit opportunity to slash red tape and taxes as the cost of living crisis threatens to plunge the country into recession. Executives and Tory donors attacked the Prime Minister for his "awful" and "half-hearted" efforts at reform after inflation surged to a 40-year high and the Bank of England warned that the country is on the brink of a prolonged downturn. Michael Spencer, a billionaire City tycoon who has given millions of pounds to the Conservative party, said: “So far there has been no rolling back of unwanted and useless Euro regulations and restrictions. It has been an awful wasted opportunity.” It came as British consumer confidence plunged to the lowest in at least half a century, driven by the escalating cost of living crisis. GfK’s consumer confidence index, which has run since 1974, has plunged to an all-time low of -40 in a move that may presage a recession. It surpassed a previous nadir of … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson accused of squandering Brexit dividend
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‘We behaved badly… but don’t you dare act the same way! EU’s staggering Brexit hypocrisy
Liz Truss outlines 'necessity to act' on Northern Ireland protocol Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info EU Ambassador to the UK João Vale de Almeida said Brussels's attempts to suspend the Northern Ireland Protocol in January 2021 are being "excessively overblown" by Britain. He accused ministers of using the actions of the bloc to justify their own plans to suspend elements of the 2019 Brexit withdrawal agreement. Related articles EU pressuring bank bosses to move out of London Macron and Scholz say no! EU passes blame for Brexit row Liz Truss threatened on Tuesday to introduce new legislation that would overrule parts of the … [Read more...] about ‘We behaved badly… but don’t you dare act the same way! EU’s staggering Brexit hypocrisy
Police end ‘Partygate’ probe: Boris Johnson urged to tackle cost-of-living crisis
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie Symonds (Image: Getty) Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith said ministers must now focus on the cost-of-living crisis: “We need to intervene with lower taxes. That’s the big issue. Let’s hope the public recognises breaking the rules is something that the Prime Minister and civil servants are taking on board and will never do again.” Related articles Brexit LIVE: Britain set to 'feed WORLD' with new breakthrough Brexit POLL: Should Britain be scared of a trade war with EU? The Metropolitan Police said that 126 fixed penalty notices had been issued for Covid … [Read more...] about Police end ‘Partygate’ probe: Boris Johnson urged to tackle cost-of-living crisis
‘He’s got away with it!’ Dr Shola lambasts Boris Johnson as PM escapes further fines
Boris Johnson among Tory MPs to avoid Partygate questions Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Prime Minister was told he will not be issued any further fixed-penalty notices over Downing Street gatherings during the UK’s coronavirus lockdowns. The Metropolitan Police said they issued a total of 126 notices, for all 12 “parties” in Downing Street. Related articles Starmer demands Boris Johnson resign after Met issues 126 fines It’s a piece of cake for Boris while Starmer is drowning in beer While Mr Johnson was issued one fixed-penalty notice in April, Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu, British Nigerian activist and political commentator, … [Read more...] about ‘He’s got away with it!’ Dr Shola lambasts Boris Johnson as PM escapes further fines
‘Boris WILL survive whatever Gray has’ Ousting threat shut down with partygate inquiry end
Expert believes 'Boris can survive whatever' Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Boris Johnson will not receive an additional partygate fin e as the police have decided to conclude the partygate investigation. In light of the announcements and the attention now shifting to Sue Gray's full report, GB News presenter Paul Hawkins jokingly pointed out the Prime Minister "can probably survive whatever Sue Gray report throws him”, considering the police investigation outcome. Political reporter Bill Bowkett also reacted to the police’s decision and openly dismissed the possibility of any “leadership challenge” inside the government, at least among Tory MPs. … [Read more...] about ‘Boris WILL survive whatever Gray has’ Ousting threat shut down with partygate inquiry end
Boris Johnson’s former Remainer dad becomes a French citizen
Boris Johnson ’s dad is keeping his ties to the EU after taking up French citizenship. Stanley Johnson, 81, was famously an impassioned Remainer, despite his son being the face of the Brexit campaign. But he’s recently renounced his views, writing that leaving the EU was ‘probably a good idea’ after all. He also said he found the bloc’s response to the war in Ukraine disappointing, but he made sure to get his European citizenship first. Mr Johnson, from Cornwall, started his application to ‘reclaim’ his identity as a Frenchman last November. His links to to the country come from his French mum, Irene Williams. Typically, the descendants of French nationals cannot claim nationality if they have been in a different country for more than 50 years. But people can still get citizenship if they can prove ‘concrete ties of a cultural, professional, economic or family nature’. Mr Johnson, who is fluent in French, reportedly demonstrated this in his application. … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson’s former Remainer dad becomes a French citizen
US trade deal ultimatum as leading Congressman fumes at Britain taking Ireland ‘hostage’
Liz Truss is grilled by Kay Burley on Northern Ireland Protocol Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Congressman Richard Neal sent a warning to the UK when he revealed US concerns over Foreign Secretary Liz Truss ’ threats to scrap parts of the hated Brexit deal in the name of protecting the Good Friday Agreement. Mr Neal said “this is an opportune time” to discuss the “challenges that Brexit created”. Related articles Pelosi issues trade deal warning amid concerns over hated Brexit deal Brexit LIVE: 'We can't renegotiate' EU ambassador rejects Truss demand He said: “It’s not going to be the words of the UK, it’s going to be … [Read more...] about US trade deal ultimatum as leading Congressman fumes at Britain taking Ireland ‘hostage’
Inflation blamed on wage rises for lowest paid sparking union fury at ‘victim blaming’
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs George Eustice (Image: Getty) Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info George Eustice said Government analysis suggested “around three-quarters of the price pressures” can be directly attributed to the price of gas. Related articles Brexit LIVE: Britain set to 'feed WORLD' with new breakthrough Brexit POLL: Should Britain be scared of a trade war with EU? He added the remainder of the pressures are due to other factors, including “rising costs of labour as wages rise for the lowest paid”. Mr Eustice made his claim in the Commons after Labour warned the Government was not doing enough to intervene … [Read more...] about Inflation blamed on wage rises for lowest paid sparking union fury at ‘victim blaming’
Lib Dems launch tax cut attack ads in Blue Wall after Tories vote down emergency tax cut
Cost of living: Esther McVey grills Johnson on lack of tax cuts Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Labour and the Lib Democrats both tabled amendments to the Queen's Speech, which was criticised for lacking focus on the cost-of-living crisis, and included measures to implement emergency tax cuts. However, Tory MPs voted down the amendments on Wednesday, despite figures showing that inflation in the UK has risen to its highest rate in 40-years at 9 percent. Related articles Cabin crew beg passengers not to order Diet Coke on planes Prince Harry savaged over 'appalling' disrespect shown to Queen Speaking on Sky News, Liberal … [Read more...] about Lib Dems launch tax cut attack ads in Blue Wall after Tories vote down emergency tax cut
‘Redwood4Chancellor’ demand as Rishi Sunak comes under pressure to cut taxes quickly
Rishi Sunak shares concerns about making cost of living 'worse' Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Wokingham MP and veteran Brexiteer, dubbed the Vulcan by his opponents because of a resemblance to Mr Spock from Star Trek, is also well known for being one of the biggest brains in Parliament but has not served as a minister since the 1990s. But his intervention has come at a time when Mr Sunak was accused by Tory MPs of “not having an economic policy or long term plan” in a heated meeting earlier this week. Related articles 'We behaved badly... but don't do the same!' EU's Brexit hypocrisy Can we now just focus on the big issues? … [Read more...] about ‘Redwood4Chancellor’ demand as Rishi Sunak comes under pressure to cut taxes quickly