Today was expected to be the day of Prime Minister May’s sweeping reshuffle of her cabinet. While some lower down positions within the cabinet have changed hands, the majority of the high-profile posts have remained largely unchanged. Continue reading Downing Street Reshuffle: Where we’re at
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Downing Street Reshuffle: David Lidington announced as Minister for the Cabinet Office
Former Justice Secretary David Lidington has been announced as the new Minister for the Cabinet Office. Continue reading Downing Street Reshuffle: David Lidington announced as Minister for the Cabinet Office
Downing Street Reshuffle: James Brokenshire resigns
The first announcement of cabinet reshuffle day was an unexpected resignation.
James Brokenshire MP, Prime Minister May’s Northern Ireland Secretary has stepped down from his cabinet position, reportedly due to ill-health. Continue reading Downing Street Reshuffle: James Brokenshire resigns
Tory MPs rally around Theresa May following Shapps’ plot to oust PM
Senior Conservatives have spoken out in support of the Prime Minister following attempts to oust Mrs May yesterday. Continue reading Tory MPs rally around Theresa May following Shapps’ plot to oust PM
Are we watching a repeat of the U.S. election taking place in the UK?
When the Prime Minister called for a General Election on April 18, Jeremy Corbyn was seen by many as the outsider; unfathomable that he might come close to Downing Street.
This morning The Times published a YouGov poll, predicting a hung parliament. Continue reading Are we watching a repeat of the U.S. election taking place in the UK?
Thursday’s Speaker Daily
Get up to speed with the morning’s headlines from today’s Speaker Daily. Continue reading Thursday’s Speaker Daily
Attack on Manchester: A resilient city hit by terror
Around 10:40pm last night (Monday), an explosion hit Manchester Arena.
The attendees of an Ariana Grande fled for their lives as the world reacted to reports of a loud blast.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed that the apparent explosion was being treated as a ‘possible terror incident’, until found otherwise. Continue reading Attack on Manchester: A resilient city hit by terror
The fallout after Trump fires the director of the FBI
Yesterday, the President of the United States fired the man leading an investigation into his ties with Russia. Continue reading The fallout after Trump fires the director of the FBI
Ukip leader Paul Nuttall is to stand for Parliament in Boston and Skegness
Nigel Farage’s successor as Ukip leader is to run for the parliamentary seat of Boston and Skegness. Continue reading Ukip leader Paul Nuttall is to stand for Parliament in Boston and Skegness
Poll awards Conservatives highest vote share since 1991
A new poll has given the Conservatives a lead equal to Labour’s total polling figures.
Conducted by ComRes for the Sunday Mirror, it is projecting that Theresa May’s party is twice as far ahead as Jeremy Corbyn in the race to secure Downing Street. Continue reading Poll awards Conservatives highest vote share since 1991
Corbyn launches populist campaign for Downing Street as he vows to rise against the media and the establishment
The Leader of the Opposition today launched Labour’s campaign for June’s General Election. Continue reading Corbyn launches populist campaign for Downing Street as he vows to rise against the media and the establishment
UK and US ready to strike bilateral free trade deal ‘as soon as possible’
The United States is ready to strike a new bilateral trade agreement with Britain, according to the U.S. Speaker of the House. Continue reading UK and US ready to strike bilateral free trade deal ‘as soon as possible’
Who are the 13 MPs who voted against the election?
In order for the Prime Minister to hold her early General Election she had to pass a motion in the Commons on the matter. Continue reading Who are the 13 MPs who voted against the election?
MPs vote to hold General Election in June
MPs have voted in favour of holding a General Election on June 8 following a debate in the Commons.
The Speaker 