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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

Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of working with “anyone so long as they support the break-up of the UK” after meeting Sinn Fein’s vice president at her official residence. The First Minister held talks with Michelle O’Neill at Bute House in Edinburgh, after Sinn Fein became the largest party in the Northern Ireland Assembly for the first time at the Stormont election earlier this month. Ms O’Neill could now become Northern Ireland’s first nationalist first minister, meaning two of the three devolved administrations would be led by parties determined to hold votes on leaving the UK. Ms Sturgeon is expected to unveil legislation shortly for a second independence referendum , to be staged next year, while Sinn Fein wants a vote on Irish reunification . It is understood the two leaders did not discuss their joint interest in secession, instead focusing on the cost of living crisis, the Northern Ireland Protocol and the formation of a new Northern Ireland Executive. … [Read more...] about Nicola Sturgeon will work with anyone who supports the break-up of the UK, say Scottish Tories

Rishi Sunak vows to cut business taxes How the Bank of England’s money printing spree paved the way for inflation crisis FTSE 100 drops 1.8pc after Wall Street rout Ben Marlow: Britain is drifting towards economic oblivion Sign up here for our daily business briefing newsletter ​ £40bn has been wiped off the UK's biggest listed companies as a sell-off across global markets intensified. T he FTSE 100 crashed 1.8pc, extending its losses after yesterday’s red-hot inflation figures fuelled fears the UK could be tipped into recession. The domestically-focused FTSE 250 dropped 1.3pc, taking combined market losses to £40bn. It comes after the benchmark S&P 500 plunged 4pc overnight – its biggest drop since June 2020 – after soaring costs dented profits at retail giant Target and sparked fears of a slowdown in consumer spending. The tech-heavy Nasdaq tumbled 5pc, with investors also rattled by comments from top Federal Reserve officials hinting at … [Read more...] about £40bn wiped off UK stocks as global market rout continues

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

Former New York Mayor Bill de Blasio is running for Congress, he announced Friday morning on MSNBC's "Morning Joe." De Blasio, a 61-year-old Democrat who served as New York City mayor from 2014 to 2021, will run in New York's newly drawn 10th Congressional District . "Joe, the polls show people are hurting. They need help," de Blasio told MSNBC's Joe Scarborough. "They need help fast. And they need leaders who can actually get them help now and know how to do it. I do know how to do it from years of serving the people of this city. And so today, I'm declaring my candidacy for Congress in the 10th Congressional District of New York." De Blasio oversaw the new district as mayor for eight years. The old 10th Congressional District seat has been held by Congressman Jerry Nadler, who is now running in the newly drawn 12th Congressional District against incumbent and fellow Rep. Carolyn Maloney, also a Democrat. New York is losing a congressional seat due to the 2020 Census data … [Read more...] about Ex-NYC mayor Bill de Blasio says he’s running for Congress

Keir Starmer 'would not let people struggle' says Nandy 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 Sir Keir Starmer has started planning for the next General Election, with Labour now scouting candidates for several key seats. Although the election is still two years away, the party will want to capitalise on its recent polling success. With the right, tactically-placed candidates, Sir Keir could become the UK's next Prime Minister. Related articles Focus can now shift to the vital issues at hand - EXPRESS COMMENT BBC panel gets heated as Labour MP erupts at wasting taxpayers' money Labour is priming candidates in 19 areas two years … [Read more...] about Labour’s election battle plans – Full list of every area already choosing MPs for 2023

Live Updates As Russian prepares to intensify its attack in the south and east of Ukraine, there are conflicting reports over t he sinking of a Russian warship Moskva. Ukraine claims it hit the vessel with a missile, while Russian said an ammunition fire onboard. Russia continues its attacks in Ukraine, as forces reportedly attacked buses carrying civilians in Borovaya, near the city of Kharkiv. According to Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office, seven people were killed and 27 were injured. The head of the International Criminal Court called Ukraine "a crime scene" after visiting with Ukrainian officials in cities like Bucha. Ukraine National Police are investigating more than 3,000 war crimes in the Kyiv region. More than 900 civilian deaths have been recorded in region so far. The U.S. promised an additional $800 million in security assistance to Ukraine , including Stinger anti-aircraft systems, Javelin anti-armor systems, laser-guided rocket systems and over … [Read more...] about Ukraine War: Russia claims Ukraine is preparing train station attack

Tyson Fury backs Donald Trump to win US election in 2024 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 primary elections earlier this week showed a clear win in Pennsylvania for John Fetterman, who won the Democratic primary after receiving nearly 60 percent of votes. It still remains unclear whom Fetterman will face as the last votes for the Republican primary are still being counted. Related articles EuroMillions winners named after securing £184MN jackpot 'Dreaded Meghan' Professor cancelled over 'colourful' phrase One thing that did become clear was that the backing of former President Donald Trump still sways voters in the state … [Read more...] about ‘God bless you!’ Donald Trump maintains firm grip on GOP amid Pennsylvania primaries

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

Now that Britain has split from the European Union , the Prime Minister’s father is seeking closer ties with the bloc by applying for French citizenship. Stanley Johnson told France’s RTL radio yesterday that he was in the process of ‘reclaiming’ his identity as a Frenchman. Yesterday marked the final day of the post-Brexit transition period , meaning the UK is now officially out of the single market and customs union. Mr Johnson, 80, is a former Conservative member of the European Parliament and voted remain in the 2016 referendum, as his son Boris spearheaded the Leave campaign. Speaking to RTL, he said: ‘It is not a question of becoming French. If I understand correctly, I am French. My mother was born in France. Her mother was completely French, as was her grandfather. ‘So for me it is a question of reclaiming what I already have. I will always be European. ‘That is certain. You cannot tell the English, “You are not European”. ‘Europe is always more than … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson’s dad applies for French citizenship after Brexit