The pound and U.K.-exposed stocks fell on Wednesday as renewed fears of a hard Brexit spooked investors. The FTSE 100 UKX, +0.21% made slight gains but the …
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The Liberal Democrats’ place in progressive politics | Letters | Politics
I would not be averse to being described as “centre-left, social democratic, liberal and moderate”, but I am unable to agree with Vince Cable (The centre-left parties must work together more closely, 17 December) that Labour’s manifesto was “advocating radical socialism”. Proposing to raise the level of public expenditure to …
Read More »Boris Johnson hails Parliament as ‘a vast improvement’ on predecessor
If you want to receive twice-daily briefings like this by email, sign up to the Front Page newsletter here. For two-minute audio updates, try The Briefing – on podcasts, smart speakers and WhatsApp. PM – Parliament ‘a vast improvement’ on predecessor You could tell he was enjoying every moment. To a chorus from …
Read More »Test for bosses from Large Goods Vehicle examiners
LGV Strikers on the Bredbury picket in Greater Manchester (Pic: PCS union on Twitter) Large Goods Vehicle driving examiners began a week-long strike on Monday of this week. The PCS union members are involved in a long-running dispute with bosses at the Driving, Vehicle and Standards Agency (DVSA) over longer …
Read More »Woman unable to vote by proxy in Bath after council ‘mess up’
A woman has been unable to vote by proxy in Bath due to a mix up by Bath and North East Somerset Council. Julia Aufenast, who lives in Hong Kong, arranged for her brother James Aufenast to vote for her in Bath and North East Somerset. Mr Aufenast was supposed …
Read More »These Brexit Stocks Could Soar If Boris Johnson Wins U.K. Election
Text size Getty Images The U.K. election could give Boris Johnson the ammunition he needs to secure a Brexit deal, sending a basket of undervalued domestic stocks soaring. British politics remains unpredictable, as the last election and the 2016 European Union referendum demonstrate, but the opinion polls point towards a …
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4 December 2019 Selling the Socialist Since the general election was called, Swansea Branch has been organising at least three city centre and one campus campaign stalls a week, usually comprised of a main Socialist Party campaign stall and a separate Young Socialist stall nearby 4 December 2019 Hillsborough justice …
Read More »Can you trust the general election leaflets in Kirklees?
The political propaganda has been landing on your doormat for a few weeks now. Election material is being delivered by hand and Royal Mail on a daily basis to homes throughout the country. Some of the locally prepared leaflets makes promises about what the candidate will achieve or list achievements …
Read More »Labour sought legal advice that Jeremy Corbyn can implement broadband policy if UK remains in EU
Labour has sought formal legal advice that Jeremy Corbyn will still be able to implement one of his flagship election pledges if he keeps the UK in the European Union. The Sunday Telegraph understands that a QC has provided the party with advice on the legality of creating a nationalised …
Read More »Would Labour really save families more than £6,700 a year? | Politics
Claim John McDonnell claims a Labour government would save families more than £6,700 a year. Background In a speech in Birmingham on Wednesday, the shadow chancellor will claim most households have been hit by the rising cost of living under the Tories. He will say households would save about £6,700 …
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