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Fish exporters protest ‘Brexit carnage’, Johnson blames closed restaurants on the continent

18 January 202119 January 2024Political Fiber0

Scottish fishing businesses descended on London to protest the severe disruption to their trade caused by Brexit bureaucracy. “Brexit carnage” and “incompetent Government: destroying shellfish industry” proclaimed banners on some of the 20 trucks parked around Whitehall. Boris Johnson said he sympathises “very, very much” and understands the “frustrations and concerns” of the industry, while […]

Brexit, Brazil, free school meals, ICUs and a record number of deaths – a day in the life of a PM under pressure to deliver

14 January 202119 January 2024Political Fiber0

A single day of questions at Westminster for the prime minister has provided a glimpse of the extent and range of immediate challenges and crises that Boris Johnson has been entrusted to lead the country through. A double bill for Johnson began with PMQs and was followed by an appearance before the House of Commons […]

Vaccinate health care workers now to protect patients and NHS, demands BMA

10 January 202119 January 2024Political Fiber0

The British Medical Association is calling for health care workers to be vaccinated “immediately” in order to protect patients and the NHS while raising alarm about the impact the pandemic is having on doctors well being. Helena McKeown, chair of the representative body of the BMA told Times Radio today: “We must protect the current […]

Covid death toll passes 75,000 – Starmer demands immediate national lockdown for England

3 January 202119 January 2024Political Fiber0

Sir Keir Starmer has called on the prime minister to put England into a national lockdown within 24 hours to contain the “out of control” coronavirus as the official death toll for the UK passed 75,000. The Labour leader said Boris Johnson’s dithering has been “the source of many problems” and that the PM needs […]

PM says 2021 will bring back ‘things that seem lost in the past’

31 December 202019 January 2024Political Fiber0

Boris Johnson has delivered his New Year message saying 2021 will herald the return of “things that seem lost in the past”. The prime minister said the UK now has “our freedom in our hands” thanks to the Brexit deal and claimed in 2021 “it will be the overwhelming instinct of the people of this […]

No deal is ‘very, very likely’ says Johnson, and it will be ‘wonderful’

11 December 202019 January 2024Joe Cahal0

Boris Johnson has followed up last night’s warning there’s a “strong possibility” of a no-deal Brexit by saying today it’s now “very, very likely” to be the outcome. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the EU Commission agrees with the prime minister’s assessment and told EU leaders she is pessimistic about the chances of a […]

British exceptionalism and English jingoism – all wrapped up in an education secretary

3 December 202019 January 2024Joe Cahal0

Gavin Williamson, the current education secretary and former chief whip has long been labelled ‘Stupid Boy’. He looked set to be banished from the cabinet to the backbenches after a disastrous summer following the exams and results fiasco that caused misery and chaos for students and pupils. He has managed to hang on, yet Williamson […]

Scottish Tories fume about PM’s ‘disastrous’ devolution comments as Scotland levels-up restrictions

17 November 202019 January 2024Political Fiber0

Scottish Conservatives are furious about Boris Johnson’s latest gaffe saw him call devolution “a disaster” just months before the Holyrood election. From his self-isolation in Downing Street the prime minister managed to send – via the power of a Zoom meeting with 67 Tory MPs comprising the Northern Research Group – political shock waves across […]

We have a role to play in this pandemic: to follow and unite

1 July 202019 January 2024Joe Cahal0

If you were active on social media, you would have come across a video where dozens of citizens in Florida, USA were gathered in a court to explain themselves for their failure to use face masks in public places. One citizen argued that she does not wear masks just like she hates wearing her underwear, […]

More relaxed rules await Britain next week

26 June 202019 January 2024Joe Cahal0

The United Kingdom officially announced a more loosened restriction for Britain beginning July 4 as the government prepares to revive the ailing economy. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Tuesday that safe distancing measures have been reduced to “over one metre” from two metres previously. This means that areas where staying two metres away […]

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Fish exporters protest ‘Brexit carnage’, Johnson blames closed restaurants on the continent

Brexit, Brazil, free school meals, ICUs and a record number of deaths – a day in the life of a PM under pressure to deliver

Vaccinate health care workers now to protect patients and NHS, demands BMA

Covid death toll passes 75,000 – Starmer demands immediate national lockdown for England

PM says 2021 will bring back ‘things that seem lost in the past’

No deal is ‘very, very likely’ says Johnson, and it will be ‘wonderful’

British exceptionalism and English jingoism – all wrapped up in an education secretary

Scottish Tories fume about PM’s ‘disastrous’ devolution comments as Scotland levels-up restrictions

We have a role to play in this pandemic: to follow and unite

More relaxed rules await Britain next week

Biden Ramps Up Ukraine Aid as Trump Criticizes Strike Policy

Russian Cargo Ships in Distress Near Crimea

Northern Syria Clashes Threaten Critical Dam

Vandals Target Jewish Area in Sydney in Latest Antisemitic Attack

Les avantages et limites de la neutralité technologique

Russia Expels British Diplomat Amid Growing Tensions

Suicide Bombing at Pakistan Train Station Kills 25

U.S. Soldier Injured on Gaza Aid Mission Passes Away

Intensified Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Lead to Heavy Civilian Losses

14 Dead After Railway Station Roof Collapse in Northern Serbia