Keir Starmer has broken his 'mandate' says Owen Jones 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 pro-Remain newspaper's front page featured a Chinese-stylised dragon wrapped around a map of Great Britain, the map is in the colours and style of China's flag. The headline reads: "China's increasing chokehold on Britain." Related articles Fury as granddad 'turned away' from bar for being 'too old' Royal Family LIVE: Sussex Squad lauds 'Princess Meghan' - new honour The image did not sit well with left-wing author and Guardian columnist Owen Jones. He took to Twitter to slam the newspaper. He posted the newest edition and said: "This is just plainly gratuitously racist." However, the anti-Brexit … [Read more...] about Remoaner Owen Jones in furious row with ‘plainly gratuitously racist’ New European cover
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Governor Andrew Bailey’s catastrophism is out of control
Andrew Bailey has missed a vocation in journalism. The Governor of the Bank of England has all the right catastrophist instincts, and knows how to generate terrifying headlines. The US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank (ECB) strive to put a gloss on hellish events , careful not to talk their economies into deeper trouble, and are certainly less willing to acknowledge a spiralling rise in the stagflation misery index. The contrast is striking because it is the American economy that contracted over the first two quarters, not the British economy. It is in the US where construction is in freefall, and where S&P Global’s index for services has fallen to deep recession levels, all amid inflation of 9.1pc. It is the eurozone PMI index of economic health that has just fallen through the boom-bust line, not the UK index, which has outperformed in six of the last seven months. As for inflation, it is 8.9pc in the eurozone, and 9.6pc in the EU. It is 9.4pc in the UK. … [Read more...] about Governor Andrew Bailey’s catastrophism is out of control
Rachel Riley wins libel case as Jeremy Corbyn’s former aide loses appeal after Twitter row
Countdown: Rachel Riley announces break from the show 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 Rachel Riley , 36, who appears on the Channel 4 show Countdown, won a claim against Laura Murray, who use to work for the former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn . His former aide has lost an appeal against a High Court libel ruling which ordered her to pay £10,000 damages to the television presenter after a Twitter row. Related articles Daring Demi Rose spills out of dress in busty throwback snaps 'Thought you were naked!' Carol Vorderman, 61, in VERY low cut bikini The row started when Corbyn, as Labour leader, was hit with an egg during a visit to a mosque in March 2019. Ms Riley posted a screenshot of a … [Read more...] about Rachel Riley wins libel case as Jeremy Corbyn’s former aide loses appeal after Twitter row
Boris Johnson: Resignations exceed 50 but PM stays in post
By Andre Rhoden-Paul & Dulcie Lee Published 7 July Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Boris Johnson remains as prime minister despite his two most recent cabinet appointments calling for him to resign. Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi, who was given the job two days ago, said the situation was "not sustainable and will only get worse". And Education Secretary Michelle Donelan quit, saying Mr Johnson had "put us in an impossible situation". But Mr Johnson insists he has a "colossal mandate to keep going". The wave of resignations from the government and party exceeded 50 on Thursday, as Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis became the first cabinet member of the day to quit, quickly followed by seven other ministers. Previously loyal supporters - including Priti Patel and Grant Shapps - urged him to step down on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Attorney General … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson: Resignations exceed 50 but PM stays in post