Britain wants to "re-establish cooperation" with France, Boris Johnson has told Emmanuel Macron in a bilateral call, after a week of deep freeze in the wake of the submarine crisis. France has furiously protested at being "stabbed in the back" after the US and Britain signed a nuclear submarines deal with Australia, causing Australia to scrap a previous £45 billion French-designed submarine deal. Ongoing Gallic pique prompted the Prime Minister this week to warn his neighbour to "prenez un grip". In a statement, the French President's office stipulated that Friday's call was made "at the request" of Mr Johnson. During their conversation, the Prime Minister is understood to have expressed his desire to repair relations with France after the Aukus pact led to a major rupture between the two countries. According to senior UK sources, the Prime Minister and President Macron discussed restoring cooperation on security matters as well as "shared challenges". These …
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Angela Rayner knows using the word ‘scum’ still doesn’t compare to some of Boris Johnson’s remarks
Now I know why Keir Starmer wanted to go on what looked like his wild goose chase to change the rules for electing a Labour leader: Angiemania. Could it be because he was a bit worried about a leadership challenge – in particular, one from his deputy leader, Angela Rayner , who is turning into a bit of a cult figure? What’s Rayner got that Starmer hasn’t? It’s not just the authenticity, though that is, well, authentic. She’s packing a genuinely moving backstory and she’s not afraid to use it. It’s sad to hear about her childhood and the tough time she had as a single mum. She made her way in the world through the trade union movement, and from the grassroots of being a shop steward rather than a research officer – an old-fashioned route. The parliamentary Labour Party used to have a lot of working-class people like her – ex-miners or the like. Jim Callaghan had a similar background; the Labour Party tends to like it. In a House of Commons increasingly dominated by …
After this week’s PMQs, I owe Jeremy Corbyn an apology – he can do it well after all
That was a dreadful session of Prime Minister’s Questions, but it was easily Corbyn’s best outing so far, and it was the first time since he became leader that the Labour benches have solidly supported him while the Conservative benches were uncertain and unhappy. It was interesting to see Corbyn do politics the way it used to be done. He opened by sarcastically congratulating Theresa May on uniting Ofsted and former education secretaries and asking if she could name any education experts that back her on extending selection in schools. Recommended PMQs live: Theresa May faces Jeremy Corbyn in Commons for the third time Here are all the questions Theresa May dodged at the first PMQs back after summer recess PMQs: The Leader of the Opposition gave the performance of his life It was an effective question. It was done with a lightness of touch and an intellectual confidence that held the viewer’s attention and made it apparent to all that …
Sky TV free upgrade – The best new features available on your set-top box REVEALED
Sky TV: Netflix comes to Sky Q in service upgrade Sign up for FREE for the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks 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 Sky customers have been treated to another blockbuster year with the firm’s premium Sky Q box getting plenty of new features over the past 12 months. The updates have been rolling out since the beginning of 2019 with better parental controls and a new app just some of the changes. Related articles Must-have Sky TV upgrade could arrive within a matter of days Sky offers all TV customers a big FREE bonus this month All of these bonus upgrades are available now and won’t cost anything more than your standard subscription fees. So, if you want …
Sky Q Review: The future of television doesn’t quite feel finished yet
SKY Sky Q is a fresh start. And it's truly impressive Sign up for FREE for the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks 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 Pros – Beautiful New User Interface, Seamless Blend Of On-Demand And Live Content, Sky Still Has The Best Selection Of Must-See Shows, Fluid Viewing Works Brilliantly Cons – Touchpad Remote Is A Little Jumpy, No Voice Search Or 4K Content At Launch, No Netflix App Sky Q is the satellite broadcaster's vision for the future of television. With its svelte new set-top boxes, unrecognisable touchpad remote and wifi-powered multi-room solution, Sky has systematically upgraded almost every aspect of Sky+HD's ageing hardware. From the redesigned remote to the slick image-led …
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Full transcript of “Face the Nation” on September 26, 2021
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast moderated by Margaret Brennan: Dr. Rochelle Walensky, CDC director Senator Tim Scott, Republican of South Carolina Representative Pramila Jayapal, Democrat of Washington Scott Morrison, prime minister of Australia Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, president of Turkey Click here to browse full transcripts of "Face the Nation." MARGARET BRENNAN: I'm Margaret Brennan in Washington. And this week on FACE THE NATION, confusion plagues the COVID booster rollout, and challenges continue to hobble the Biden presidency. Poorly orchestrated handling of problems like the Afghanistan pullout, border and immigration problems and unease about his handling of the economy are now taking their toll on America's views of President Biden's effectiveness and competence. PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN: Part of it is dealing with the panoply of things that were landed on my plate. I'm not complaining. It's just a reality. MARGARET BRENNAN: Now at stake, …
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Pelosi On Democrats’ $3.5 Trillion Social Spending Bill: ‘Let’s Not Talk About Numbers And Dollars’ | The Daily Wire
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said during an interview on Sunday that people should not be focused on the $3.5 trillion price tag of a social spending bill that Democrats are trying to ram through Congress. Pelosi made the remarks during an interview on “This Week” with anchor George Stephanopoulos. The $3.5 trillion price tag associated with the bill has been called into question in the past, with the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimating that the bill’s true cost could be over $5 trillion. “Yesterday the budget committee passed out the Build Back Better legislation at the full $3.5 trillion, that was the number that was sent to us by the Senate and by the president,” Pelosi said. “Obviously with negotiations there will have to be some changes in that, the sooner the better, so that we can build our consensus to go forward.” When pressed about some moderate Democrats not supporting the bill because of the cost, Pelosi claimed that it “will be paid for” as …
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds ignored COVID experts for months over mask mandate
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a statewide mask mandate on Monday after ignoring warnings and recommendations made by health experts for several months, including the White House COVID-19 task force. The mask mandate comes eight months after Iowa recorded its first infection. On March 8, the state reported its first three "presumptive" positive cases of the virus. The governor's office noted in a statement at the time: "No additional or special precautions are recommended for Iowans beyond the simple daily precautions to combat the flu including washing hands frequently, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home when ill." Reynolds said in the statement: "The state of Iowa has been coordinating plans across state agencies, including a partial activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), to protect the health of Iowans and assess our operational needs. While these are the first cases, it may not be the last and it's why Iowans must continue to practice safe …
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Merkel CRISIS: Germany faces eye-watering €14billion hike in EU contributions post-Brexit
Angela Merkel wants to be 'big European leader' says Trittin 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 plans have been announced by the Council of the European Union, in its EU financial framework which looks at the future of Europe without Britain. It is estimated by the German government that their annual contributions to the EU budget from 2021-2027 are set to increase by an average of €14 billion a year. This would bring Germany’s total annual contribution to the European Union to €42 billion. Related articles Merkel crisis: Germany’s economy BLOW after worst growth in years Angela Merkel making secret plans to quit - 'She is ready to …
German politician claims Merkel could have STOPPED Brexit if she campaigned in London
Theresa May: Only way to avoid no deal is to agree a deal 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 Christian Lindner has heavily criticised the underfire German Chancellor and insisted she had “not done enough” to stop Britain leaving the bloc. The FDP leader cited that Ms Merkel had travelled to Athens to avert Greece's exit from the euro in 2010, but had not been in London enough "to prevent Britain from leaving the European Union”. Mr Lindner said Germany “will regret” their lack of intervention as Britain prepares to leave the EU on March 29. Related articles Brexit survey: Second referendum chaos as UK DIVIDED over second vote Corbyn to …