Apr 2021. The Passing of HRH Prince Philip Part 2

“It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband,” the Palace said. Speaking at Downing Street, the prime minister said that the duke had “earned the affection of generations here in the United Kingdom, across the Commonwealth, and around the world”. Meanwhile, Justin Welby, the Archbishop of… Continue reading Apr 2021. The Passing of HRH Prince Philip Part 2

Apr 2021. The Passing of HRH Prince Philip Part 1

Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced. A statement issued by the palace just after midday spoke of the Queen’s “deep sorrow” following his death at Windsor Castle on Friday morning. The Duke of Edinburgh, the longest-serving royal consort in British history, was at the Queen’s side for… Continue reading Apr 2021. The Passing of HRH Prince Philip Part 1

Brexit Part 33

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage speaks during the Brexit Party general election campaign launch in London, Britain November 1, 2019. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has repeatedly said the Anglo-Swedish vaccine is safe to use. Despite the scientists’ reassurance, more than a dozen EU countries suspended the jab on Monday after reports of cases of blood clots as one of the side effects. The EMA is due to publish an update of its assessment of… Continue reading Brexit Part 33

Brexit Part 32

Greece has broken rank to attack its EU counterparts over their decision to suspend AstraZeneca as tensions in the bloc reach boiling point. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hit out at the decision and said Greece had no intention to suspend the Oxford vaccine. He said “at the level of the European regulator there is no… Continue reading Brexit Part 32

Dec 2020. Brexit Trade Deal Done Part 2

A long-awaited trade deal between the UK and the EU has been struck just days before the deadline. The treaty will apply from 1 January 2021 and take over from the arrangements under the transition period, which has seen the UK continue to follow most EU rules since Brexit day. Announcing the news, Boris Johnson… Continue reading Dec 2020. Brexit Trade Deal Done Part 2

Dec 2020. Brexit Trade Deal Done Part 1

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has described his post-Brexit trade deal with the EU as a “cakiest treaty”, in an interview with the BBC’s political editor Laura Kuenssberg about barriers, exports, and the coronavirus tier system. MPs voted to approve the post-Brexit trade deal by 521 to 73 votes. The bill – which will bring the… Continue reading Dec 2020. Brexit Trade Deal Done Part 1

Brexit Part 31

If an agreement is reached it will need to be turned into legal text and translated into all EU languages, then ratified by the European Parliament. The UK government is likely to introduce legislation implementing parts of any deal reached, which MPs will be able to vote on. And the 27 EU national parliaments could… Continue reading Brexit Part 31

Brexit Part 30

It’s not over, not yet. The two sides in this complicated and drawn out process have agreed that it is worth trying one last time to find a way through their profound differences. But the statements from the prime minister and the EU chief, Ursula von der Leyen, signal clearly that a trade deal is… Continue reading Brexit Part 30

Brexit Part 29

The EU’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, tweeted after the statement was published, saying: “We will see if there is a way forward.” Ireland’s Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Micheal Martin also took to Twitter, welcoming the news that the teams would resume trade talks. He said: “An agreement is in everyone’s best interests. Every effort should be… Continue reading Brexit Part 29

Dec 2020. Brexit Talks 11 Dec

Boris Johnson is being accused of putting Britain on course for a no-deal Brexit, claiming it is now “very, very likely”, as it emerged that Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel have flatly rejected his appeal for direct talks. In a pointed toughening up of his language, the prime minister claimed Britain was on a path… Continue reading Dec 2020. Brexit Talks 11 Dec