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The European Union is considering a targeted trade war on troublesome Brexiteer MPs and Tory ministers, sources told The Telegraph, as the bloc war-gamed its response to Boris Johnson’s plan to override the Northern Ireland Protocol . A senior diplomatic source said that Brussels has held talks over potential reprisals, including a plan to turn the Prime Minister’s political allies against him if he follows through with his threat to rip up the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement . Under the plan, which is still in its early stages, British products made in "red wall" constituencies, as well as those with elected Cabinet ministers and vocal Brexiteers, face crippling trade tariffs in the hope of generating enough pressure to force Mr Johnson into a U-turn. A senior EU diplomat told The Telegraph: “It is a longstanding practice of the [European] Commission to target its trade defence policy to avoid contingent effects and to support political objectives.” Nissan cars, Cadbury … [Read more...] about EU mulls targeted trade war ‘on troublesome Brexiteer MPs and Tory ministers’

Boris Johnson has ‘no empathy’ says Christine Jardine 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 Commentator Robert Kimbell has insisted the current stock of parliamentarians is the worst in more than 50 years. He wrote in a post on Twitter: “The Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrat and Scottish National parties are to blame for selecting such low calibre individuals as parliamentary candidates.” Related articles Sturgeon's bizarre NATO ambitions torn apart by expert Boris to bring in new NI secretary While voters choose which party’s candidate they will put in the House of Commons at every general election, the candidates put on the … [Read more...] about ‘We deserve better’ Tories, Labour, Lib Dems and SNP shamed over ‘low calibre’ MPs

F or all the talk about how Donald Trump’s endorsed candidates would fare in the Republican primaries this year, the results in this week’s races made clear: Whatever happens to Trump’s personal influence, Trumpism is consolidating its dominance of the GOP. The former president’s scorecard on Tuesday was mixed. Candidates he endorsed won the GOP nominations for governor in Pennsylvania and Senate in North Carolina, while his preferred choice for Idaho governor failed to topple the incumbent and his late intervention could not save troubled young Representative Madison Cawthorn in North Carolina. The Pennsylvania Republican Senate primary remains too close to call between the celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz, Trump’s candidate, and David McCormick, whom Trump has criticized. Yet more revealing than what happened to the candidates Trump endorsed was how many candidates endorsed him . As in Republican primaries earlier this year, no top-tier contenders in any of Tuesday’s races ran on … [Read more...] about What the Primaries Reveal About the Future of Trumpism

UK inflation hits 40-year high - live updates I can't afford to be in my job, says constable who collared Patel Ministers warm to windfall tax after polling finds it ‘wildly popular’ EU offers UK NI Protocol olive branch... but threatens trade war Russia-Ukraine latest: Mediators attempt to save Azovstal fighters S ir Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of performing the "hokey cokey" over imposing a windfall tax on oil and gas giants to help tackle the cost of living crisis. The Labour leader said "one minute they are ruling it in, the next they are ruling it out" as he urged the Prime Minister to back the levy. Sir Keir also predicted that the Government will eventually be forced into rolling out the policy as he said "every single day he [Mr Johnson] delays his inevitable U-turn - he is going to do it - he is choosing to let people struggle when they don't need to". The Prime Minister repeated the Government's position that it does not … [Read more...] about Stop the ‘hokey cokey’ and back windfall tax, Keir Starmer tells Boris Johnson

Jacob Rees-Mogg today slammed civil service unions over home working demands - saying they want staff to be able to dial in from Tuscany. The Cabinet Office minister insisted there is a 'hard-working ethos' in Whitehall, but suggested officials were being let down by union leaders. Mr Rees-Mogg has been leading a push to get civil servants back in the office, including making surprise visits and leaving passive-aggressive notes. He has voiced 'suspicions' that many are choosing to work from home on Mondays and Fridays as they think 'the working week is shorter than the reality is'. The Cabinet minister has also threatened to check attendance rates against Met Office weather reports, hinting some officials were choosing not to come into the office on sunny days. Speaking on his latest Moggcast for the ConservativeHome site, Mr Rees-Mogg said: ‘It is easy to parody what I have been saying as criticisms of the civil servants, but many of them work much longer hours than they … [Read more...] about Jacob Rees-Mogg slams civil service unions over WFH demands saying they want staff to be able to ‘call in from Tuscany’

The Queen arrives at her Platinum Jubilee Celebration Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top royal 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 First Minister Mark Drakeford ’s government in Cardiff announced at the beginning of May that schools would have to “opt-in” to receive the Platinum Jubilee book because it was deemed too 'Anglocentric'. But now an answer to a question by Welsh Conservative leader Andrew R. T. Davies has revealed Mr Drakeford’s government consulted one historian - Dr Elin Jones, an education officer at the National Museum of Wales - who objected that a book about the Queen’s reign did not discuss ancient British history. Related articles Brexit LIVE: Truss accused of making … [Read more...] about ‘Insulting to the Queen’ Welsh Labour blasted for ‘woke’ decision on Jubilee school book

Brexit: Retired civil servant discusses fishing row 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 That is the view of a voter speaking after the Conservative Party victory in the Old Bexley and Sidcup by-election. Retired civil servant Bob Byrne described the dispute over the granting of fishing licences between the UK and France as nothing more than hot air with Macron and the Tories flexing their muscles. Related articles Brexit: Macron threatens to SUE Boris over fishing row Couple face being kicked out of home by Christmas He said: "Johnson ought to get his togs on and get in the ring with Macron. They're just two politicians making a lot … [Read more...] about Enraged Brit calls Macron ‘jumped-up Napoleon’ and urges Boris to ‘get in ring’ over fish

Rishi Sunak has warned of ‘tough’ months ahead for Brits grappling with the living cost crisis. The Chancellor made his remarks after startling were figures released by the Resolution Foundation which revealed prices in the UK are rising at their fastest rate in more than 40 years. Last night, Mr Sunak said the government was still working to lessen the impact of the living cost crisis. But he also spoke of a ‘perfect storm’ of supply shocks rocking Britain, warning that ‘the next few months will be tough’. In his speech to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), he said: ‘We need you to invest more, train more, and innovate more. ‘In the autumn Budget we will cut your taxes to encourage you to do all those things. ‘Our role in Government is to cut costs for families. I cannot pretend this will be easy. ‘The next few months will be tough, but where we can act, we will.’ The Chancellor also used his speech to warn of the severity of the economic … [Read more...] about Britain facing ‘perfect storm’ and tough months ahead, Rishi Sunak warns