He told the newspaper politicians should be allowed to talk about their faith. “There are moments where it’s a good thing for people in all professions to be a bit more open. We don’t want faith to be something people should be worried to speak about.” … [Read more...] about Andrea Leadsom says next Tory leader must be Brexit supporter
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Keir Starmer outlines ‘optimistic’ future for UK with Biden as president
He said Boris Johnson had spent the last few years “cosying up to people who don’t have Britain’s interests at heart – thumbing his nose at our friends, breaking international law and courting the idea that he’s ‘Britain’s Trump’”. … [Read more...] about Keir Starmer outlines ‘optimistic’ future for UK with Biden as president
How Trump’s policies will mark a generation
After four tumultuous years, President Donald Trump's presidency ends on January 20, with a mixed legacy that will be studied for decades. Since he entered the White House, his administration has been riddled with controversy and scandal. His response to the coronavirus pandemic, his role in the violent attack at the US Capitol on January 6 and his subsequent second impeachment will all overshadow what he was able to implement during his one term as commander-in-chief. … [Read more...] about How Trump’s policies will mark a generation
Brexit: EU’s Michel Barnier reveals just TWO sticking points left in talks and a deal ‘still possible’
Boris has vowed Britain will leave with an Australian-style deal if we don't secure a deal with the EU - which means leaving without a deal at all Essentially, Australia don't have an agreement with the union, and trades with them on World Trade Organisation term It means that both countries charge import and export tariffs on trading goods - which can push up the price of some items including food and clothes The UK would be hit by big taxes when it tried to sell products to the EU market - average WTO tariffs are 11.1% for agricultural goods, 15.7% for animal products and 35.4% for dairy That would likely have a huge impact on businesses already battered by the impact of the pandemic Australia do have a series of side deals in place - agreeing to cooperate on a range of issues including trade, foreign policy, security, and humanitarian issues No Deal Brexit would mean cutting all other ties with the bloc - as we haven't yet agreed any side deals Yesterday the EU proposed a set of … [Read more...] about Brexit: EU’s Michel Barnier reveals just TWO sticking points left in talks and a deal ‘still possible’
Trump berates Ben Sasse as being the ‘least effective of our 53 Republican Senators’ who has gone back to his ‘stupid and obnoxious ways’ after politician said the president ‘kisses dictator’s butts’ in leaked audio
'The United States now regularly sells out our allies under his leadership, the way he treats women, spends like a drunken sailor. The ways I criticize President Obama for that kind of spending; I've criticized President Trump for as well. He mocks evangelicals behind closed doors. His family has treated the presidency like a business opportunity. He's flirted with white supremacists,' he said. … [Read more...] about Trump berates Ben Sasse as being the ‘least effective of our 53 Republican Senators’ who has gone back to his ‘stupid and obnoxious ways’ after politician said the president ‘kisses dictator’s butts’ in leaked audio