The deputy leader of Reform in Wales changed her mind mid-interview on whether a party member should apologise for accusations of racism, after hearing Nigel Farage had said there should be an apology. Prominent Reform backer, Arron Banks, was accused of questioning the Welshness of a black Plaid Cymru campaigner in an online post, where…
Remarks as prepared for delivery. Thank you all for attending this important event to share the United States’ efforts to combat illegal cross-border trade of timber and wood products. This is a priority of the Trump Administration, vital to our nation’s national and economic security and that of our global trading partners. I want to…
Shorouk Express He argued the BoE had “failed” under Conservative Liz Truss, who was forced out as prime minister after bond yields spiked in the wake of a tax-cutting budget, leading banks to increase their lending rates. Tice accused City regulators of “missing” the issue of liability-driven investments (LDIs), which increased the strain on pension…
Shorouk Express The rise and fall of Angela Rayner Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Sir Keir Starmer is expected to make further changes to his top team in the wake of…
Shorouk Express Starmer faces factional battle within party Sir Keir Starmer now faces the prospect of a party conference dominated by manoeuvring for the deputy leadership spot left vacant by Angela Rayner. Few MPs were willing to discuss potential candidates for the contest late on Friday, suggesting it was too soon after the reshuffle. But…
Shorouk Express Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Among those nearest to Angela Rayner there is genuine anger, even though they admit she made a mistake that cost her badly. A source…
Shorouk Express He held the post until September of last year, when his dismissal was announced ahead of a major reshuffle of Zelenskyy’s Cabinet. He relocated to the Bavarian town of Starnberg shortly thereafter. According to Ukrainska Pravda, reports of the NABU-requested search of Shurma’s home angered the Ukrainian president, who objected to the “international…
Shorouk Express In his speech at the state banquet in Windsor Castle earlier this week, King Charles said “our two countries face a multitude of complex threats, emanating from multiple directions. As friends and as allies, we face them together. These challenges know no borders: no fortress can protect us against them this time.” He…
Shorouk Express According to people familiar with Vatican thinking, that likely meant that Parolin discussed the Trump administration’s cuts to USAID, a move seen in Vatican circles as an affront to the Church’s charitable efforts, and reiterated the pope’s opposition to Trump’s migration policy. Over the course of his papacy, Francis has repeatedly urged world…
Shorouk Express People seen fleeing across road after shooting at Florida State University The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Two people were killed and six…
