PMQs: Corbyn Takes Charge
Jeremy Corbyn unleashed one of his best performances in Prime Minister's Questions today when he attacked Theresa May over Brexit and what it would mean for Northern Ireland and businesses in general. https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk/2018/02/pmqs-review-jeremy-corbyn-delivers-his-strongest-performance-brexit You can even watch the exchange, right here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jud90K3ROtc
PMQs: May Ticked Off for Telling Lies
Theresa May has been ticked off by an influential peer for wrongly claiming a Lords committee “endorsed” her Brexit approach when in fact it raised “profound concerns”. http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/theresa-may-misquoted_uk_59b10658e4b0b5e53103ba69?
Brexit: City of London Under Threat
There has been a suggestion that Brexit may mean the UK financial sector is going to be in trouble with EU cities vying for the business. https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk/economy/financial-sector/news/87632/paris-and-frankfurt-working-cut-city-london-out
Brexit: Scotland Says No!
60 prominent Scots have co-signed an open letter in which they ask for Brexit to be stopped. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-40640832
Labour Party: Starmer Insists on Unity During Brexit
Keir Starmer talks to Kevin Schofield about the challenges ahead and how the Party is united in its goals for a successful Brexit https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk/political-parties/labour-party/house/house-magazine/87498/keir-starmer-labour-are-broad
Brexit: No Plans in Place for Euratom Withdrawal
The Government has admitted that there was no formal impact assessment prepared in reference to withdrawing from Euratom. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/government-admits-no-review-of-leaving-euratom-agency-was-ever-carried-out-a3586071.html
Brexit: Battle Lines Being Drawn
The "Government says it will not bring charter of fundamental rights into UK law, thus failing one of Keir Starmer’s ‘six tests’." https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/jul/13/great-repeal-bill-human-rights-clause-sets-up-brexit-clash-with-labour
Brexit: Starmer Seeks Cross Party Support for Euratom
Following the piece we shared yesterday highlighting the British nuclear industry's fears regarding a departure from Euratom, Keir Starmer MP (Holborn & St Pancras - Lab) is looking across the House for support for the UK's continued membership of Euratom. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/jul/11/uk-should-stay-euratom-nuclear-body-labour-brexit-keir-starmer
Brexit: Manuel Cortes Call to the Labour Party
Manuel Cortes, General Secretary of the TSSA, has called for Labour to adopt a pro-remain stance. Here's why. https://labourlist.org/2017/07/manuel-cortes-there-is-no-good-brexit-labour-needs-to-restart-the-remain-fight/