Angela Rayner has done a lot in her short time as a shadow minister and forcing 2 crucial votes on Universal Credit was nothing short of fantastic. However, as Stephen Bush explains, this could be the least of Theresa May's worries. https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/welfare/2018/03/conservatives-are-heading-trouble-over-universal-credit
PMQs: Corbyn Accuses Tories of Collusion
Jeremy Corbyn today accused the Tory government of "colluding" in suspected war crimes as Theresa May welcomes the leader of Saudi Arabia for a major visit. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/jeremy-corbyn-accuses-tory-government-12142811
Brexit: May’s Latest Speech
Here Stephen Bush takes a critical look at the latest Brexit speech made by Theresa May for The Staggers column in the New Statesman. He seems to enjoy the softer approach, what do you think? https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/staggers/2018/03/theresa-may-makes-sensible-case-soft-brexit
Brexit: Global Free Trade Anyone?
When Theresa May said that any form of customs union would "betray the vote of the British people", what did she mean - and is she right? Quick answer: Nonsense - and no. https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk/2018/03/theresa-mays-claim-eu-customs-union-would-betray-british-people-isnt-credible
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
Environment: May Backs Fracking in Yorkshire
Could this story be any more Tory? Theresa May says that fracking would be safe and financially beneficial to local communities in Yorkshire. She didn't say how it would be safe, waffle about regulatory practices apart, and thinks that chucking money at the local communities will mitigate any problems. We're not daft in Yorkshire, I … Continue reading Environment: May Backs Fracking in Yorkshire
National Politics: May’s Attempt to Protect Politicians Not Welcomed
Commentators across the spectrum, from Conservative Home to Diane Abbott, have railed against Theresa May's idea to call for new laws to ban the intimidation of politicians. As Diane Abbott says, why should MPs have special rights? https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/feminism/2018/02/centenary-suffragette-100-years-women-vote-theresa-may-new-law
Tories: Losing Confidence?
It has been reported that there are up to 40 letters from Tory MPs calling for a confidence vote in Theresa May - they only need 48 to actually trigger the vote. https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk/2018/01/it-all-over-theresa-may-westminster-sources-say-tory-confidence-vote-nearing
PMQs: 24/01/2018
The PM was given a rough ride by our Jeremy in the Commons today. However, it was a question raised by SNP MP Deidre Brock that has caused the most consternation. When the PM was asked to reveal suicide rates of disable benefit claimants she responded by saying that "work is the best route out … Continue reading PMQs: 24/01/2018
PMQs: Corbyn Crushes May over Carillion
The Guardian is reporting here on today's PMQs which saw Mr Corbyn get quite angry over the state of this government https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/jan/17/pmqs-verdict-corbyn-crushes-may-over-carillion
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