Downing Street is marking the moment of departure at 11pm on Friday with relatively low-key events such as union flags being flown and buildings being illuminated – but no Big Ben chimes from the under-restoration parliament clock tower, despite protestations from Brexiters. … [Read more...] about ‘Got Brexit Done’: Tory party sells £12 tea towel in celebration
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Michael Gove reveals his ‘deep regret’ at taking cocaine on ‘several occasions at social events more than 20 years ago’ but says it should not ‘disqualify’ him from being next Prime Minister
But such blockages did not deter Gove, who demanded greater rigour was introduced into the GCSE system, with the scaling back of coursework and exam resits and replaced with traditional end-of-year tests. Eventually, he involved himself in one battle too many — even at one point getting into a debate about whether Blackadder gave an accurate reflection of World War 1 — and David Cameron sacked him in July 2014. … [Read more...] about Michael Gove reveals his ‘deep regret’ at taking cocaine on ‘several occasions at social events more than 20 years ago’ but says it should not ‘disqualify’ him from being next Prime Minister
What having a heart attack taught me about Brexit
It pushes the metaphor too far to say that Brexit broke my heart. I was culturally and emotionally attached to the European project and still believe UK involvement has improved this country. It will hurt on Friday night when EU membership ends, but not as much as it hurts when a blocked artery cuts off blood to the left ventricle. Having survived one of those experiences, I am palpably more relaxed facing the other one. It also helps to understand those hearts that will leap at 11pm on 31 January. … [Read more...] about What having a heart attack taught me about Brexit
Steve Coogan urges a vote for Labour in ‘knife-edge’ election
“Now this election is on a knife-edge but if you want a government that believes in working families, in a better future for our kids, that stands up for everyone, then you can have it – but you need to go out and vote for it. So vote Labour this Thursday.” … [Read more...] about Steve Coogan urges a vote for Labour in ‘knife-edge’ election
Tory MPs’ hard Brexit letter to May described as ransom note
Nicky Morgan, an advocate for a soft Brexit who chairs the Treasury select committee, said: “This isn’t a letter, it is a ransom note. The ERG clearly think they have the prime minister as their hostage.” Tory MP Anna Soubry, another vocal Tory opponent of hard Brexit, said the letter was “very disappointing”. … [Read more...] about Tory MPs’ hard Brexit letter to May described as ransom note
