0 Have your say DONALD Trump will face the wrath of people opposed to the master-plan for a new rural village of 500 homes on a golf resort. Already attracting expression of interests from across the globe, the £150 million phased project proposes to build a mix of luxury housing, including 50 hotel cottages, a gym, equestrian centre, shops and offices at the Menie estate near Balmedie, Aberdeenshire.But now it is now open to public comment on Aberdeenshire Council’s website, the plans can now be seen in full and will now be the subject of consultation, with the council considering objections and letters of support.READ MORE - Nicola Sturgeon urged to announce Scottish independence referendumIt is predicted the development on the Trump International Golf Links would bring about 2,000 jobs during construction, almost 300 full-time posts and contribute £250 million to the region.Over the longer term, the proposed development will “add 268 jobs … [Read more...] about Donald Trump faces Scottish wrath over plans for new luxury village
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Donald Trump’s attack deepens Conservative splits between Brexiteers and Remainers
Donald Trump's explosive Brexit intervention has threatened to deepen Leave and Remain splits in the fractious Conservative Party. The US president's trip to the UK has piled pressure on Prime Minister Theresa May after he delivered a scathing attack on her Brexit policy.In a newspaper interview, published as Mr Trump enjoyed a lavish meal with Mrs May at Blenheim Palace, the president warned the prime minister her Brexit blueprint will "kill" hopes of any future trade deal with the US.Mr Trump also claimed he would have handled Brexit negotiations "much differently" than Mrs May, who he accused of ignoring his advice on dealing with the EU, while he touted ex-foreign secretary Boris Johnson as a future prime minister.The president's comments have drawn widespread condemnation, with even government minister Sam Gyimah asking: "Where are your manners, Mr President?"But Mr Trump also found support for his remarks from leading Tory Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg.The prominent backbencher, who … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s attack deepens Conservative splits between Brexiteers and Remainers
Donald Trump UK visit: President tears into May’s Chequers deal
13 July 2018 • 9:00am The President of the United States' four-day visit is underway Donald Trump tore into Theresa May's Chequers deal Critics have branded him "rude" and "repulsive" Presidential visit to be greeted with London protests Donald Trump's visit to Britain has started in typically fiery fashion after he undermined Theresa May's attempts to garner support for her Chequers Brexit deal. The US President was heavily critical of the proposals thrashed out by the Cabinet at the 16th century manor house, saying it could "kill" any future trade deal. On Thursday night Mrs May hosted President Trump and his wife Melania for a black tie dinner at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, where the Prime Minister renewed her plea for a comprehensive trade deal with the US. But as she made her pitch in front of 150 business leaders and ministers, she was unaware that Mr Trump had already dismissed the chances in a characteristically … [Read more...] about Donald Trump UK visit: President tears into May’s Chequers deal
Inside Theresa May and Donald Trump’s not-so-special relationship
Inside Theresa May and Donald Trump's not-so-special relationship... And what does it mean for the UK? They meet, but there's no spark. Theresa wants to discuss policy, Donald wants to chat about the golf. She’s ‘weak’, ‘a schoolmistress’. He ‘spirals off topic’. The Telegraph’s US editor Ben Riley-Smith speaks to aides and confidants on both sides of the Atlantic about how the prime minister can catch the president’s eye – and whether she should even bother29 JUNE 2018 • 8:52PM As a display of Western unity, it was nothing short of a disaster. World leaders had gathered in Canada for the G7 earlier this month with low expectations. Donald Trump’s raging trade war had driven a wedge between allies, as had his withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal. Even so, the conference could not have gone much worse. The US president began by proposing Russia rejoin the group, continued by rejecting demands to drop his … [Read more...] about Inside Theresa May and Donald Trump’s not-so-special relationship
Business partner of Donald Trump’s attorney ‘agrees to cooperate with prosecutors’ after tax fraud conviction
A business associate of Donald Trump’s personal attorney Michael Cohen, has reportedly agreed to cooperate with investigators after pleading guilty to tax fraud. Evgeny Freidman, who is known as the “Taxi King” of New York admitted the charge to prosecutors, who alleged he had failed to pay millions in taxes. The terms of his guilty plea including an agreement to assist prosecutors, The New York Times reported. Read more Trump discloses Cohen payment in new financial forms Michael Cohen was paid $1.2 million for a single meeting Trump insists lawyer Michael Cohen will not 'flip' against him Freidman and Mr Cohen have reportedly been partners in the taxi business for a number of years. An analysis by the property website Real Deal earlier this year suggested that Mr Cohen owned at least 34 New York City taxi medallions - the permit which allows drivers to operate in the city. He disputed that … [Read more...] about Business partner of Donald Trump’s attorney ‘agrees to cooperate with prosecutors’ after tax fraud conviction