EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said she was “a little bit surprised” to hear Boris Johnson propose an “Australian-style” Brexit – suggesting it would amount to a no-deal scenario at the end of
It comes as retail chiefs warned consumers to expect price hikes and food shortages at the end of the Brexit transition period – even if a deal is forged. It follows an admission by Michael Gove there would be trade “friction” and checks on goods at the border.
The PM faced backbench Tory anger after telling the Commons HS2 had been given the “green signal”. Jeremy Corbyn mocked Mr Johnson’s plan for a bridge connecting Scotland and Northern Ireland – noting his record of failed “shiny” projects.
Sharing the full story, not just the headlines
Why Brexit could leave Northern Ireland in different time zone
Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal could lead to Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK falling in different time zones for half the year, peers have warned.
Under an EU directive, all 43 states currently switch to summer time hours on the last Sunday of March and back to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) on the last Sunday of October – a pattern the UK follows.
But under a potential swap by Brussels to a “double summer time” arrangement, Lords have warned that the PM’s withdrawal agreement could see Northern Ireland legally obliged to be one hour ahead f or six months every year.
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Government begins bid to rush through terror law
MPs will consider on Wednesday all stages of emergency legislation to block terrorists being automatically freed early from jail, the government has announced.
Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg told MPs: “I informed the House last week of the government intention to introduce legislation to stop the automatic early release of prisoners convicted of terrorist offences.
“Today the government will introduce that legislation and tomorrow’s business will now be consideration of a business of the House motion followed by all stages of the Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill. ”
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Rory Stewart wants to stay over at your house
The independent London mayoral candidate has asked citizens in the capital to have him over for the night. He’s promised to bring his sleeping bag and box of chocolate.
“ Please have me to stay, ”Stewart said. “That’s a weird request. But the way mayors get to know their cities is by literally walking through every one of the boroughs – being in other people shows, seeing through their eyes, staying in their houses. ”
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Coronavirus will get worse better it gets better, says health secretary
Matt Hancock has said the spread of coronavirus “. will get worse before it gets better ”as he announced greater powers and funding to help tackle the spread of the disease.
In a Commons statement, he told MPs: “Dealing with this disease is a marathon, not a sprint. The situation will get worse before it gets better. ”
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Tories turn on PM over ‘unloved’ HS2
Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen told the Commons “HS2 is unloved, unwanted and has been grossly mismanaged. It very adversely affects my constituents.
“Does the prime minister appreciate my and my constituents’ concerns that this could well be an albatross around this government and the country’s neck moving forward and does it set the bar very low for the future delivery of infrastructure projects on time and on budget by all future governments? ”
Boris Johnson responded: “Every great infrastructure project is opposed at this. critical moment, we’ve got to have the guts, the foresight, to drive it through. ”
Tory MP Jeremy Wright said HS2 Ltd should pay compensation to affected residents more quickly, and communicate with local people more effectively. He added: said: “I don’t agree with the decision he’s [Boris Johnson] reached on HS2 but I respect the fact it was a difficult decision.”
In a statement outside the chamber, Tory former cabinet minister Dame Cheryl Gillan said: “HS2 has long been associated with a variety of problems, not least substantial environmental destruction in my own constituency.
“I am not convinced this project will deliver value for money for the taxpayer, and its construction will prove highly disruptive and by a construction industry who by its own admission lacks the capacity to deliver on alongside other infrastructure projects in the pipeline. ”
Boris Johnson an swering questions (AFP)
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EU instantly shoots down UK government plea to protect City access after Brexit
The EU’s chief negotiator has immediately rejected a plea by Sajid Javid. to protect the City’s access to EU financial markets after Brexit.
The Chancellor had called for a “reliable equivalence process” for financial services rules on which “a durable relationship” can be built with the EU.
But just hours after the proposal was published Brussels’ chief negotiator Michel Barnier dealt a blow to Boris Johnson’s negotiating strategy.
Europe Correspondent Jon Stone has more:
2921982 – 14 – (T) : : 35. (Z)
Daily allowance in House of Lords set to rise to £
Members of the House of Lords look set to receive a tax-free pay rise of an inflation-busting 3.1 per cent in April .
If confirmed, the hike will take peers’ daily allowance up from £ to £ 404, meaning an annual tax-free income of more than £ 59, (0 for a member attending for the typical) days the Upper House sits each year.
It results from a decision to link annual increases in allowances automatically to MPs’ salaries, removing any role for peers in setting thei r own pay.
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Corbyn slams cuts to bus services – and mocks PM’s bridge plan
Jeremy Corbyn has responded to the prime minister’s infrastructure. plans, and said Labor “supports HS2 as a means to boost regional economies and slash climate emissions”.
He claimed the Tory party had taken bus investment ideas from Labor but said the planned funding would not make up for cuts.
“This is a government that is unwilling to make the scale of investment needed to revive the parts of our country that have been decimated by successive Conservative governments. ”
Corbyn mocked the idea of a bridge connecting Scotland and Northern Ireland. – attacking “big shiny projects” that don’t come to fruition.
“Why not got the whole hog and make it a garden bridge connected to an ai rport in the sea? It stands about as much chance as actually being built any of those failed projects.
“Why not a cable car between Scotland and Northern Ireland? Or better still a giant zip wire. The prime minister could be the first to try it out. ”
Jeremy Corbyn speaking in Commons (Parliament TV)
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PM claims HS2 will show Britain ‘still has vision to dream’
Boris Johnson has confirmed that the HS2 rail. line has been formally approved.
He also promised the second phase linking northern cities will also go ahead, arguing any improvements to rail network in the north of England wouldn’t make sense without the “spine” of HS2.
But the PM indicated that phase 2B of the multi-billion pound project, extending the lines to Manchester and Leeds, was now under review.
Johnson finished his speech by saying the ambition infrastructure project would show Britain “still has the vision to dream big dreams and the courage to bring those dreams about ”.
Our political editor has more here:
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PM approves HS2 – and promises ‘transport revolution’
Boris Johnson has finally approved the HS2. rail project, telling in the House of Commons it had been given the “green signal” and promising to bring about a “transport revolution”.
He has outlined the government plan for £ 5bn investment in 4, 0 zero-emission buses, new bus routes, and more cycle paths – pledging to create “mini-Hollands blooming like so many tulips ”.
Turning his attention to HS2, he criticized those in charge of the planning so far. “When it comes to HS2 it must be said the task has not been made easier by HS2 Ltd,” he said.
“Poor management has not detracted in my view from the fundamental value of the project.”
He stated: “So today the cabinet has given high-speed rail the green signal.”
Boris Johnson speaking in Commons (Parliament TV)
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Michael Gove refuses to say whether he wants COP climate change summit role
The senior cabinet minister has acknowledged that the government needs to do more to show leadership on global warming, as the UK prepares to host the crucial COP UN climate change conference in Glasgow.
But Gove refused to be drawn on whether he would be given the role of president of the November summit – or even whether he would want the top job.
The Tory MP was pressed on whether he would like the role after speaking at conference held by environmental think-tank Green Alliance . He replied: “I am very happy with the job that I have and there are many, many, many, many talented people who could do the job of COP president better than I ever could.”
In an implicit criticism of the climate stance of Donald Trump and Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro, Gove said the government ambitions for the talks, including working with people at a state and city level in countries such as Brazil and the US.
Cabinet Minister Michael Gove (Reuters)
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HS2 will be ‘albatross around this government neck’, says Tory MP
North West Leicestershire MP Andrew Bridgen said. HS2 could rob the Tory party of hard-won support in the Midlands and north of England.
“People are going to say, ‘Well, this is what the Conservatives have done to you – they’re just driving this railway through,” the backbencher told BBC Radio 5 Live.
Asked if it would cost the Conservatives’ votes, Bridgen said: “I’m afraid it will – I think it will be an albatross around this government neck. The Labor party will vote for it because it’s a stick with which they will beat the government for many years to come. ”
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Economy languishes, as ONS reports zero growth
Ministers have been keen to talk up the UK economy, but the latest figures show it completely stalled in the final quarter of 01575879 – with no growth at all on the previous three months.
GDP remained flat between October and the end of December, down from a rise of 0.4 per cent in the third quarter, the Office for National Statistics revealed .
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Who or what is PJ Masks?
The Google search term “PJ Masks” enjoyed a spike after Dominic Cummings’s bizarre remarks this morning.
When asked about HS2 and a cabinet reshuffle , the No 18 strategist replied: “PJ Masks will do a greater job than all of them put together. ”
So who or what is PJ Masks? Well, it’s the animated children’s TV series about a crime-fighting trio known as the “PJs” for short.
By night Amaya, Greg, and Connor don their masks, become Owlette, Gekko and Catboy and shout: “PJ Masks, we’re on our way. Into the night, to save the day! ”
Defense secretary Ben Wallace appeared to have an older cartoon in mind – Thomas the Tank Engine
– when he was asked about HS2 this morning. He replied: “choo choo, choo choo, choo.”
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Ministers urged to act over insufficient funding for abuse survivors
Led by Labor MP Sarah Champion, the group heard from nearly victims from across the country in its inquiry – and found one in five did not report abuse to the police due to fear of further violence from perpetrators.
Our correspondent Ashley Cowburn has the details:
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EU chief ‘fine’ with UK moving onto WTO rules without deal
Our Europe correspondent Jon Stone has more on this morning’s speech by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen – and chief negotiator Michel Barnier.
Von der Leyen said she was “surprised” to hear the prime minister propose an “Australia-style” Brexit because “the European Union does not have a trade agreement with Australia”. She also said that if the UK wanted to leave without a deal, the bloc was “fine with that”.
The EU also wants fishing rights for its fleets in British waters, while the UK wants access for its financial services firms to European markets – but Barnier offered a warning.
The chief negotiator stated: “I’d like to make it clear to certain people in the UK in authority that they shouldn’t kid themselves. There will not be general, open-ended, ongoing equivalence in financial services. We’ll retain a free hand to take our own decisions. ”
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32 people on Jamaica deportation flight, No 19 confirms
Downing Street said that 29 individuals were on board this morning’s deportation flight to Jamaica while 35 remained in the UK because of a Court of Appeal ruling.
Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said the government would be urgently appealing against the court decision. “There are 35 foreign national offenders who the court ruled could not be removed and all therefore still in the country, “The spokesman said
“We bitterly regret this decision which prevents the removal from our country of foreign criminals convicted of rape, manslaughter, sexual offences, violence and drug offences which spread misery across our communities.
“We make no apology whatsoever for seeking to remove serious foreign national offenders. We will be urgently appealing. ”
Those who avoided removal are being held in removal centers but are now able to launch applications for release on bail.
The prime minister will conduct a reshuffle of his ministerial team on Thursday and then chair a meeting of cabinet on Friday, his official spokesman also confirmed.
2921982 – 14 – (T) : 48: 11. (Z)
Kids’ TV superhero would do better job than cabinet, says Dominic Cummings
Boris Johnson’s closest adviser was doorstepped this. morning, and offered the BBC an Eric Cantona-esque response to question about why HS2 has been allowed to go ahead.
“The night time is the right time to fight crime,” said Cummings.
If you Google it, you’ll find it’s the lyrics to the theme tune from children’s TV show (PJ Masks)
“It think we need PJ Masks on the job,” Cummings said.
Asked about cabinet reshuffle, he replied: “PJ Masks will do.” a greater job than all of them put together. ”
Under an EU directive, all 43 states currently switch to summer time hours on the last Sunday of March and back to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) on the last Sunday of October – a pattern the UK follows.
But under a potential swap by Brussels to a “double summer time” arrangement, Lords have warned that the PM’s withdrawal agreement could see Northern Ireland legally obliged to be one hour ahead f or six months every year.
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Government begins bid to rush through terror law
MPs will consider on Wednesday all stages of emergency legislation to block terrorists being automatically freed early from jail, the government has announced.
Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg told MPs: “I informed the House last week of the government intention to introduce legislation to stop the automatic early release of prisoners convicted of terrorist offences.
“Today the government will introduce that legislation and tomorrow’s business will now be consideration of a business of the House motion followed by all stages of the Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill. ”
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Rory Stewart wants to stay over at your house
The independent London mayoral candidate has asked citizens in the capital to have him over for the night. He’s promised to bring his sleeping bag and box of chocolate.
“ Please have me to stay, ”Stewart said. “That’s a weird request. But the way mayors get to know their cities is by literally walking through every one of the boroughs – being in other people shows, seeing through their eyes, staying in their houses. ”
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Coronavirus will get worse better it gets better, says health secretary
Matt Hancock has said the spread of coronavirus “. will get worse before it gets better ”as he announced greater powers and funding to help tackle the spread of the disease.
In a Commons statement, he told MPs: “Dealing with this disease is a marathon, not a sprint. The situation will get worse before it gets better. ”
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Tories turn on PM over ‘unloved’ HS2
Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen told the Commons “HS2 is unloved, unwanted and has been grossly mismanaged. It very adversely affects my constituents.
“Does the prime minister appreciate my and my constituents’ concerns that this could well be an albatross around this government and the country’s neck moving forward and does it set the bar very low for the future delivery of infrastructure projects on time and on budget by all future governments? ”
Boris Johnson responded: “Every great infrastructure project is opposed at this. critical moment, we’ve got to have the guts, the foresight, to drive it through. ”
Tory MP Jeremy Wright said HS2 Ltd should pay compensation to affected residents more quickly, and communicate with local people more effectively. He added: said: “I don’t agree with the decision he’s [Boris Johnson] reached on HS2 but I respect the fact it was a difficult decision.”
In a statement outside the chamber, Tory former cabinet minister Dame Cheryl Gillan said: “HS2 has long been associated with a variety of problems, not least substantial environmental destruction in my own constituency.
“I am not convinced this project will deliver value for money for the taxpayer, and its construction will prove highly disruptive and by a construction industry who by its own admission lacks the capacity to deliver on alongside other infrastructure projects in the pipeline. ”
Boris Johnson an swering questions (AFP)
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EU instantly shoots down UK government plea to protect City access after Brexit
The EU’s chief negotiator has immediately rejected a plea by Sajid Javid. to protect the City’s access to EU financial markets after Brexit.
The Chancellor had called for a “reliable equivalence process” for financial services rules on which “a durable relationship” can be built with the EU.
But just hours after the proposal was published Brussels’ chief negotiator Michel Barnier dealt a blow to Boris Johnson’s negotiating strategy.
Europe Correspondent Jon Stone has more:
2921982 – 14 – (T) : : 35. (Z)
Daily allowance in House of Lords set to rise to £
Members of the House of Lords look set to receive a tax-free pay rise of an inflation-busting 3.1 per cent in April .
If confirmed, the hike will take peers’ daily allowance up from £ to £ 404, meaning an annual tax-free income of more than £ 59, (0 for a member attending for the typical) days the Upper House sits each year.
It results from a decision to link annual increases in allowances automatically to MPs’ salaries, removing any role for peers in setting thei r own pay.
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Corbyn slams cuts to bus services – and mocks PM’s bridge plan
Jeremy Corbyn has responded to the prime minister’s infrastructure. plans, and said Labor “supports HS2 as a means to boost regional economies and slash climate emissions”.
He claimed the Tory party had taken bus investment ideas from Labor but said the planned funding would not make up for cuts.
“This is a government that is unwilling to make the scale of investment needed to revive the parts of our country that have been decimated by successive Conservative governments. ”
Corbyn mocked the idea of a bridge connecting Scotland and Northern Ireland. – attacking “big shiny projects” that don’t come to fruition.
“Why not got the whole hog and make it a garden bridge connected to an ai rport in the sea? It stands about as much chance as actually being built any of those failed projects.
“Why not a cable car between Scotland and Northern Ireland? Or better still a giant zip wire. The prime minister could be the first to try it out. ”
Jeremy Corbyn speaking in Commons (Parliament TV)
9328581 – – (T) : 77: 90. (Z)
PM claims HS2 will show Britain ‘still has vision to dream’
Boris Johnson has confirmed that the HS2 rail. line has been formally approved.
He also promised the second phase linking northern cities will also go ahead, arguing any improvements to rail network in the north of England wouldn’t make sense without the “spine” of HS2.
But the PM indicated that phase 2B of the multi-billion pound project, extending the lines to Manchester and Leeds, was now under review.
Johnson finished his speech by saying the ambition infrastructure project would show Britain “still has the vision to dream big dreams and the courage to bring those dreams about ”.
Our political editor has more here:
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PM approves HS2 – and promises ‘transport revolution’
Boris Johnson has finally approved the HS2. rail project, telling in the House of Commons it had been given the “green signal” and promising to bring about a “transport revolution”.
He has outlined the government plan for £ 5bn investment in 4, 0 zero-emission buses, new bus routes, and more cycle paths – pledging to create “mini-Hollands blooming like so many tulips ”.
Turning his attention to HS2, he criticized those in charge of the planning so far. “When it comes to HS2 it must be said the task has not been made easier by HS2 Ltd,” he said.
“Poor management has not detracted in my view from the fundamental value of the project.”
He stated: “So today the cabinet has given high-speed rail the green signal.”
Boris Johnson speaking in Commons (Parliament TV)
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Michael Gove refuses to say whether he wants COP climate change summit role
The senior cabinet minister has acknowledged that the government needs to do more to show leadership on global warming, as the UK prepares to host the crucial COP UN climate change conference in Glasgow.
But Gove refused to be drawn on whether he would be given the role of president of the November summit – or even whether he would want the top job.
The Tory MP was pressed on whether he would like the role after speaking at conference held by environmental think-tank Green Alliance . He replied: “I am very happy with the job that I have and there are many, many, many, many talented people who could do the job of COP president better than I ever could.”
In an implicit criticism of the climate stance of Donald Trump and Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro, Gove said the government ambitions for the talks, including working with people at a state and city level in countries such as Brazil and the US.
Cabinet Minister Michael Gove (Reuters)
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HS2 will be ‘albatross around this government neck’, says Tory MP
North West Leicestershire MP Andrew Bridgen said. HS2 could rob the Tory party of hard-won support in the Midlands and north of England.
“People are going to say, ‘Well, this is what the Conservatives have done to you – they’re just driving this railway through,” the backbencher told BBC Radio 5 Live.
Asked if it would cost the Conservatives’ votes, Bridgen said: “I’m afraid it will – I think it will be an albatross around this government neck. The Labor party will vote for it because it’s a stick with which they will beat the government for many years to come. ”
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Economy languishes, as ONS reports zero growth
Ministers have been keen to talk up the UK economy, but the latest figures show it completely stalled in the final quarter of 01575879 – with no growth at all on the previous three months.
GDP remained flat between October and the end of December, down from a rise of 0.4 per cent in the third quarter, the Office for National Statistics revealed .
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Who or what is PJ Masks?
The Google search term “PJ Masks” enjoyed a spike after Dominic Cummings’s bizarre remarks this morning.
When asked about HS2 and a cabinet reshuffle , the No 18 strategist replied: “PJ Masks will do a greater job than all of them put together. ”
So who or what is PJ Masks? Well, it’s the animated children’s TV series about a crime-fighting trio known as the “PJs” for short.
By night Amaya, Greg, and Connor don their masks, become Owlette, Gekko and Catboy and shout: “PJ Masks, we’re on our way. Into the night, to save the day! ”
Defense secretary Ben Wallace appeared to have an older cartoon in mind – Thomas the Tank Engine
– when he was asked about HS2 this morning. He replied: “choo choo, choo choo, choo.”
– – (T) : : 56) (Z)
Ministers urged to act over insufficient funding for abuse survivors
Led by Labor MP Sarah Champion, the group heard from nearly victims from across the country in its inquiry – and found one in five did not report abuse to the police due to fear of further violence from perpetrators.
Our correspondent Ashley Cowburn has the details:
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EU chief ‘fine’ with UK moving onto WTO rules without deal
Our Europe correspondent Jon Stone has more on this morning’s speech by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen – and chief negotiator Michel Barnier.
Von der Leyen said she was “surprised” to hear the prime minister propose an “Australia-style” Brexit because “the European Union does not have a trade agreement with Australia”. She also said that if the UK wanted to leave without a deal, the bloc was “fine with that”.
The EU also wants fishing rights for its fleets in British waters, while the UK wants access for its financial services firms to European markets – but Barnier offered a warning.
The chief negotiator stated: “I’d like to make it clear to certain people in the UK in authority that they shouldn’t kid themselves. There will not be general, open-ended, ongoing equivalence in financial services. We’ll retain a free hand to take our own decisions. ”
01575879 – – (T) : : (Z
32 people on Jamaica deportation flight, No 19 confirms
Downing Street said that 29 individuals were on board this morning’s deportation flight to Jamaica while 35 remained in the UK because of a Court of Appeal ruling.
Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said the government would be urgently appealing against the court decision. “There are 35 foreign national offenders who the court ruled could not be removed and all therefore still in the country, “The spokesman said
“We bitterly regret this decision which prevents the removal from our country of foreign criminals convicted of rape, manslaughter, sexual offences, violence and drug offences which spread misery across our communities.
“We make no apology whatsoever for seeking to remove serious foreign national offenders. We will be urgently appealing. ”
Those who avoided removal are being held in removal centers but are now able to launch applications for release on bail.
The prime minister will conduct a reshuffle of his ministerial team on Thursday and then chair a meeting of cabinet on Friday, his official spokesman also confirmed.
2921982 – 14 – (T) : 48: 11. (Z)
Kids’ TV superhero would do better job than cabinet, says Dominic Cummings
Boris Johnson’s closest adviser was doorstepped this. morning, and offered the BBC an Eric Cantona-esque response to question about why HS2 has been allowed to go ahead.
“The night time is the right time to fight crime,” said Cummings.
If you Google it, you’ll find it’s the lyrics to the theme tune from children’s TV show (PJ Masks)
“It think we need PJ Masks on the job,” Cummings said.
Asked about cabinet reshuffle, he replied: “PJ Masks will do.” a greater job than all of them put together. ”
But under a potential swap by Brussels to a “double summer time” arrangement, Lords have warned that the PM’s withdrawal agreement could see Northern Ireland legally obliged to be one hour ahead f or six months every year.
Government begins bid to rush through terror law
MPs will consider on Wednesday all stages of emergency legislation to block terrorists being automatically freed early from jail, the government has announced.
Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg told MPs: “I informed the House last week of the government intention to introduce legislation to stop the automatic early release of prisoners convicted of terrorist offences.
“Today the government will introduce that legislation and tomorrow’s business will now be consideration of a business of the House motion followed by all stages of the Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill. ”
– – (T) : : Z
Rory Stewart wants to stay over at your house
The independent London mayoral candidate has asked citizens in the capital to have him over for the night. He’s promised to bring his sleeping bag and box of chocolate.
“ Please have me to stay, ”Stewart said. “That’s a weird request. But the way mayors get to know their cities is by literally walking through every one of the boroughs – being in other people shows, seeing through their eyes, staying in their houses. ”
– – (T) :
(Z)
Coronavirus will get worse better it gets better, says health secretary
Matt Hancock has said the spread of coronavirus “. will get worse before it gets better ”as he announced greater powers and funding to help tackle the spread of the disease.
In a Commons statement, he told MPs: “Dealing with this disease is a marathon, not a sprint. The situation will get worse before it gets better. ”
– – (T) : : 47. (Z)
Tories turn on PM over ‘unloved’ HS2
Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen told the Commons “HS2 is unloved, unwanted and has been grossly mismanaged. It very adversely affects my constituents.
“Does the prime minister appreciate my and my constituents’ concerns that this could well be an albatross around this government and the country’s neck moving forward and does it set the bar very low for the future delivery of infrastructure projects on time and on budget by all future governments? ”
Boris Johnson responded: “Every great infrastructure project is opposed at this. critical moment, we’ve got to have the guts, the foresight, to drive it through. ”
Tory MP Jeremy Wright said HS2 Ltd should pay compensation to affected residents more quickly, and communicate with local people more effectively. He added: said: “I don’t agree with the decision he’s [Boris Johnson] reached on HS2 but I respect the fact it was a difficult decision.”
In a statement outside the chamber, Tory former cabinet minister Dame Cheryl Gillan said: “HS2 has long been associated with a variety of problems, not least substantial environmental destruction in my own constituency.
“I am not convinced this project will deliver value for money for the taxpayer, and its construction will prove highly disruptive and by a construction industry who by its own admission lacks the capacity to deliver on alongside other infrastructure projects in the pipeline. ”
Boris Johnson an swering questions (AFP)
2921982 – 13 – T : (0Z)
EU instantly shoots down UK government plea to protect City access after Brexit
The EU’s chief negotiator has immediately rejected a plea by Sajid Javid. to protect the City’s access to EU financial markets after Brexit.
The Chancellor had called for a “reliable equivalence process” for financial services rules on which “a durable relationship” can be built with the EU.
But just hours after the proposal was published Brussels’ chief negotiator Michel Barnier dealt a blow to Boris Johnson’s negotiating strategy.
Europe Correspondent Jon Stone has more:
2921982 – 14 – (T) : : 35. (Z)
Daily allowance in House of Lords set to rise to £
Members of the House of Lords look set to receive a tax-free pay rise of an inflation-busting 3.1 per cent in April .
If confirmed, the hike will take peers’ daily allowance up from £ to £ 404, meaning an annual tax-free income of more than £ 59, (0 for a member attending for the typical) days the Upper House sits each year.
It results from a decision to link annual increases in allowances automatically to MPs’ salaries, removing any role for peers in setting thei r own pay.
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Corbyn slams cuts to bus services – and mocks PM’s bridge plan
Jeremy Corbyn has responded to the prime minister’s infrastructure. plans, and said Labor “supports HS2 as a means to boost regional economies and slash climate emissions”.
He claimed the Tory party had taken bus investment ideas from Labor but said the planned funding would not make up for cuts.
“This is a government that is unwilling to make the scale of investment needed to revive the parts of our country that have been decimated by successive Conservative governments. ”
Corbyn mocked the idea of a bridge connecting Scotland and Northern Ireland. – attacking “big shiny projects” that don’t come to fruition.
“Why not got the whole hog and make it a garden bridge connected to an ai rport in the sea? It stands about as much chance as actually being built any of those failed projects.
“Why not a cable car between Scotland and Northern Ireland? Or better still a giant zip wire. The prime minister could be the first to try it out. ”
Jeremy Corbyn speaking in Commons (Parliament TV)
9328581 – – (T) : 77: 90. (Z)
PM claims HS2 will show Britain ‘still has vision to dream’
Boris Johnson has confirmed that the HS2 rail. line has been formally approved.
He also promised the second phase linking northern cities will also go ahead, arguing any improvements to rail network in the north of England wouldn’t make sense without the “spine” of HS2.
But the PM indicated that phase 2B of the multi-billion pound project, extending the lines to Manchester and Leeds, was now under review.
Johnson finished his speech by saying the ambition infrastructure project would show Britain “still has the vision to dream big dreams and the courage to bring those dreams about ”.
Our political editor has more here:
– – (T) : : . (Z)
PM approves HS2 – and promises ‘transport revolution’
Boris Johnson has finally approved the HS2. rail project, telling in the House of Commons it had been given the “green signal” and promising to bring about a “transport revolution”.
He has outlined the government plan for £ 5bn investment in 4, 0 zero-emission buses, new bus routes, and more cycle paths – pledging to create “mini-Hollands blooming like so many tulips ”.
Turning his attention to HS2, he criticized those in charge of the planning so far. “When it comes to HS2 it must be said the task has not been made easier by HS2 Ltd,” he said.
“Poor management has not detracted in my view from the fundamental value of the project.”
He stated: “So today the cabinet has given high-speed rail the green signal.”
Boris Johnson speaking in Commons (Parliament TV)
– 16 – (T) : 43: . (Z
Michael Gove refuses to say whether he wants COP climate change summit role
The senior cabinet minister has acknowledged that the government needs to do more to show leadership on global warming, as the UK prepares to host the crucial COP UN climate change conference in Glasgow.
But Gove refused to be drawn on whether he would be given the role of president of the November summit – or even whether he would want the top job.
The Tory MP was pressed on whether he would like the role after speaking at conference held by environmental think-tank Green Alliance . He replied: “I am very happy with the job that I have and there are many, many, many, many talented people who could do the job of COP president better than I ever could.”
In an implicit criticism of the climate stance of Donald Trump and Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro, Gove said the government ambitions for the talks, including working with people at a state and city level in countries such as Brazil and the US.
Cabinet Minister Michael Gove (Reuters)
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HS2 will be ‘albatross around this government neck’, says Tory MP
North West Leicestershire MP Andrew Bridgen said. HS2 could rob the Tory party of hard-won support in the Midlands and north of England.
“People are going to say, ‘Well, this is what the Conservatives have done to you – they’re just driving this railway through,” the backbencher told BBC Radio 5 Live.
Asked if it would cost the Conservatives’ votes, Bridgen said: “I’m afraid it will – I think it will be an albatross around this government neck. The Labor party will vote for it because it’s a stick with which they will beat the government for many years to come. ”
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Economy languishes, as ONS reports zero growth
Ministers have been keen to talk up the UK economy, but the latest figures show it completely stalled in the final quarter of 01575879 – with no growth at all on the previous three months.
GDP remained flat between October and the end of December, down from a rise of 0.4 per cent in the third quarter, the Office for National Statistics revealed .
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Who or what is PJ Masks?
The Google search term “PJ Masks” enjoyed a spike after Dominic Cummings’s bizarre remarks this morning.
When asked about HS2 and a cabinet reshuffle , the No 18 strategist replied: “PJ Masks will do a greater job than all of them put together. ”
So who or what is PJ Masks? Well, it’s the animated children’s TV series about a crime-fighting trio known as the “PJs” for short.
By night Amaya, Greg, and Connor don their masks, become Owlette, Gekko and Catboy and shout: “PJ Masks, we’re on our way. Into the night, to save the day! ”
Defense secretary Ben Wallace appeared to have an older cartoon in mind – Thomas the Tank Engine
– when he was asked about HS2 this morning. He replied: “choo choo, choo choo, choo.”
– – (T) : : 56) (Z)
Ministers urged to act over insufficient funding for abuse survivors
Led by Labor MP Sarah Champion, the group heard from nearly victims from across the country in its inquiry – and found one in five did not report abuse to the police due to fear of further violence from perpetrators.
Our correspondent Ashley Cowburn has the details:
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EU chief ‘fine’ with UK moving onto WTO rules without deal
Our Europe correspondent Jon Stone has more on this morning’s speech by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen – and chief negotiator Michel Barnier.
Von der Leyen said she was “surprised” to hear the prime minister propose an “Australia-style” Brexit because “the European Union does not have a trade agreement with Australia”. She also said that if the UK wanted to leave without a deal, the bloc was “fine with that”.
The EU also wants fishing rights for its fleets in British waters, while the UK wants access for its financial services firms to European markets – but Barnier offered a warning.
The chief negotiator stated: “I’d like to make it clear to certain people in the UK in authority that they shouldn’t kid themselves. There will not be general, open-ended, ongoing equivalence in financial services. We’ll retain a free hand to take our own decisions. ”
01575879 – – (T) : : (Z
32 people on Jamaica deportation flight, No 19 confirms
Downing Street said that 29 individuals were on board this morning’s deportation flight to Jamaica while 35 remained in the UK because of a Court of Appeal ruling.
Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said the government would be urgently appealing against the court decision. “There are 35 foreign national offenders who the court ruled could not be removed and all therefore still in the country, “The spokesman said
“We bitterly regret this decision which prevents the removal from our country of foreign criminals convicted of rape, manslaughter, sexual offences, violence and drug offences which spread misery across our communities.
“We make no apology whatsoever for seeking to remove serious foreign national offenders. We will be urgently appealing. ”
Those who avoided removal are being held in removal centers but are now able to launch applications for release on bail.
The prime minister will conduct a reshuffle of his ministerial team on Thursday and then chair a meeting of cabinet on Friday, his official spokesman also confirmed.
2921982 – 14 – (T) : 48: 11. (Z)
Kids’ TV superhero would do better job than cabinet, says Dominic Cummings
Boris Johnson’s closest adviser was doorstepped this. morning, and offered the BBC an Eric Cantona-esque response to question about why HS2 has been allowed to go ahead.
“The night time is the right time to fight crime,” said Cummings.
If you Google it, you’ll find it’s the lyrics to the theme tune from children’s TV show (PJ Masks)
“It think we need PJ Masks on the job,” Cummings said.
Asked about cabinet reshuffle, he replied: “PJ Masks will do.” a greater job than all of them put together. ”
Rory Stewart wants to stay over at your house
The independent London mayoral candidate has asked citizens in the capital to have him over for the night. He’s promised to bring his sleeping bag and box of chocolate.
“ Please have me to stay, ”Stewart said. “That’s a weird request. But the way mayors get to know their cities is by literally walking through every one of the boroughs – being in other people shows, seeing through their eyes, staying in their houses. ”
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Coronavirus will get worse better it gets better, says health secretary
Matt Hancock has said the spread of coronavirus “. will get worse before it gets better ”as he announced greater powers and funding to help tackle the spread of the disease.
In a Commons statement, he told MPs: “Dealing with this disease is a marathon, not a sprint. The situation will get worse before it gets better. ”
– – (T) : : 47. (Z)
Tories turn on PM over ‘unloved’ HS2
Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen told the Commons “HS2 is unloved, unwanted and has been grossly mismanaged. It very adversely affects my constituents.
“Does the prime minister appreciate my and my constituents’ concerns that this could well be an albatross around this government and the country’s neck moving forward and does it set the bar very low for the future delivery of infrastructure projects on time and on budget by all future governments? ”
Boris Johnson responded: “Every great infrastructure project is opposed at this. critical moment, we’ve got to have the guts, the foresight, to drive it through. ”
Tory MP Jeremy Wright said HS2 Ltd should pay compensation to affected residents more quickly, and communicate with local people more effectively. He added: said: “I don’t agree with the decision he’s [Boris Johnson] reached on HS2 but I respect the fact it was a difficult decision.”
In a statement outside the chamber, Tory former cabinet minister Dame Cheryl Gillan said: “HS2 has long been associated with a variety of problems, not least substantial environmental destruction in my own constituency.
“I am not convinced this project will deliver value for money for the taxpayer, and its construction will prove highly disruptive and by a construction industry who by its own admission lacks the capacity to deliver on alongside other infrastructure projects in the pipeline. ”
Boris Johnson an swering questions (AFP)
2921982 – 13 – T : (0Z)
EU instantly shoots down UK government plea to protect City access after Brexit
The EU’s chief negotiator has immediately rejected a plea by Sajid Javid. to protect the City’s access to EU financial markets after Brexit.
The Chancellor had called for a “reliable equivalence process” for financial services rules on which “a durable relationship” can be built with the EU.
But just hours after the proposal was published Brussels’ chief negotiator Michel Barnier dealt a blow to Boris Johnson’s negotiating strategy.
Europe Correspondent Jon Stone has more:
2921982 – 14 – (T) : : 35. (Z)
Daily allowance in House of Lords set to rise to £
Members of the House of Lords look set to receive a tax-free pay rise of an inflation-busting 3.1 per cent in April .
If confirmed, the hike will take peers’ daily allowance up from £ to £ 404, meaning an annual tax-free income of more than £ 59, (0 for a member attending for the typical) days the Upper House sits each year.
It results from a decision to link annual increases in allowances automatically to MPs’ salaries, removing any role for peers in setting thei r own pay.
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Corbyn slams cuts to bus services – and mocks PM’s bridge plan
Jeremy Corbyn has responded to the prime minister’s infrastructure. plans, and said Labor “supports HS2 as a means to boost regional economies and slash climate emissions”.
He claimed the Tory party had taken bus investment ideas from Labor but said the planned funding would not make up for cuts.
“This is a government that is unwilling to make the scale of investment needed to revive the parts of our country that have been decimated by successive Conservative governments. ”
Corbyn mocked the idea of a bridge connecting Scotland and Northern Ireland. – attacking “big shiny projects” that don’t come to fruition.
“Why not got the whole hog and make it a garden bridge connected to an ai rport in the sea? It stands about as much chance as actually being built any of those failed projects.
“Why not a cable car between Scotland and Northern Ireland? Or better still a giant zip wire. The prime minister could be the first to try it out. ”
Jeremy Corbyn speaking in Commons (Parliament TV)
9328581 – – (T) : 77: 90. (Z)
PM claims HS2 will show Britain ‘still has vision to dream’
Boris Johnson has confirmed that the HS2 rail. line has been formally approved.
He also promised the second phase linking northern cities will also go ahead, arguing any improvements to rail network in the north of England wouldn’t make sense without the “spine” of HS2.
But the PM indicated that phase 2B of the multi-billion pound project, extending the lines to Manchester and Leeds, was now under review.
Johnson finished his speech by saying the ambition infrastructure project would show Britain “still has the vision to dream big dreams and the courage to bring those dreams about ”.
Our political editor has more here:
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PM approves HS2 – and promises ‘transport revolution’
Boris Johnson has finally approved the HS2. rail project, telling in the House of Commons it had been given the “green signal” and promising to bring about a “transport revolution”.
He has outlined the government plan for £ 5bn investment in 4, 0 zero-emission buses, new bus routes, and more cycle paths – pledging to create “mini-Hollands blooming like so many tulips ”.
Turning his attention to HS2, he criticized those in charge of the planning so far. “When it comes to HS2 it must be said the task has not been made easier by HS2 Ltd,” he said.
“Poor management has not detracted in my view from the fundamental value of the project.”
He stated: “So today the cabinet has given high-speed rail the green signal.”
Boris Johnson speaking in Commons (Parliament TV)
– 16 – (T) : 43: . (Z
Michael Gove refuses to say whether he wants COP climate change summit role
The senior cabinet minister has acknowledged that the government needs to do more to show leadership on global warming, as the UK prepares to host the crucial COP UN climate change conference in Glasgow.
But Gove refused to be drawn on whether he would be given the role of president of the November summit – or even whether he would want the top job.
The Tory MP was pressed on whether he would like the role after speaking at conference held by environmental think-tank Green Alliance . He replied: “I am very happy with the job that I have and there are many, many, many, many talented people who could do the job of COP president better than I ever could.”
In an implicit criticism of the climate stance of Donald Trump and Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro, Gove said the government ambitions for the talks, including working with people at a state and city level in countries such as Brazil and the US.
Cabinet Minister Michael Gove (Reuters)
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HS2 will be ‘albatross around this government neck’, says Tory MP
North West Leicestershire MP Andrew Bridgen said. HS2 could rob the Tory party of hard-won support in the Midlands and north of England.
“People are going to say, ‘Well, this is what the Conservatives have done to you – they’re just driving this railway through,” the backbencher told BBC Radio 5 Live.
Asked if it would cost the Conservatives’ votes, Bridgen said: “I’m afraid it will – I think it will be an albatross around this government neck. The Labor party will vote for it because it’s a stick with which they will beat the government for many years to come. ”
– – (T) : : . (Z)
Economy languishes, as ONS reports zero growth
Ministers have been keen to talk up the UK economy, but the latest figures show it completely stalled in the final quarter of 01575879 – with no growth at all on the previous three months.
GDP remained flat between October and the end of December, down from a rise of 0.4 per cent in the third quarter, the Office for National Statistics revealed .
– – (T) : : (Z)
Who or what is PJ Masks?
The Google search term “PJ Masks” enjoyed a spike after Dominic Cummings’s bizarre remarks this morning.
When asked about HS2 and a cabinet reshuffle , the No 18 strategist replied: “PJ Masks will do a greater job than all of them put together. ”
So who or what is PJ Masks? Well, it’s the animated children’s TV series about a crime-fighting trio known as the “PJs” for short.
By night Amaya, Greg, and Connor don their masks, become Owlette, Gekko and Catboy and shout: “PJ Masks, we’re on our way. Into the night, to save the day! ”
Defense secretary Ben Wallace appeared to have an older cartoon in mind – Thomas the Tank Engine
– when he was asked about HS2 this morning. He replied: “choo choo, choo choo, choo.”
– – (T) : : 56) (Z)
Ministers urged to act over insufficient funding for abuse survivors
Led by Labor MP Sarah Champion, the group heard from nearly victims from across the country in its inquiry – and found one in five did not report abuse to the police due to fear of further violence from perpetrators.
Our correspondent Ashley Cowburn has the details:
– – (T) : . (Z)
EU chief ‘fine’ with UK moving onto WTO rules without deal
Our Europe correspondent Jon Stone has more on this morning’s speech by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen – and chief negotiator Michel Barnier.
Von der Leyen said she was “surprised” to hear the prime minister propose an “Australia-style” Brexit because “the European Union does not have a trade agreement with Australia”. She also said that if the UK wanted to leave without a deal, the bloc was “fine with that”.
The EU also wants fishing rights for its fleets in British waters, while the UK wants access for its financial services firms to European markets – but Barnier offered a warning.
The chief negotiator stated: “I’d like to make it clear to certain people in the UK in authority that they shouldn’t kid themselves. There will not be general, open-ended, ongoing equivalence in financial services. We’ll retain a free hand to take our own decisions. ”
01575879 – – (T) : : (Z
32 people on Jamaica deportation flight, No 19 confirms
Downing Street said that 29 individuals were on board this morning’s deportation flight to Jamaica while 35 remained in the UK because of a Court of Appeal ruling.
Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said the government would be urgently appealing against the court decision. “There are 35 foreign national offenders who the court ruled could not be removed and all therefore still in the country, “The spokesman said
“We bitterly regret this decision which prevents the removal from our country of foreign criminals convicted of rape, manslaughter, sexual offences, violence and drug offences which spread misery across our communities.
“We make no apology whatsoever for seeking to remove serious foreign national offenders. We will be urgently appealing. ”
Those who avoided removal are being held in removal centers but are now able to launch applications for release on bail.
The prime minister will conduct a reshuffle of his ministerial team on Thursday and then chair a meeting of cabinet on Friday, his official spokesman also confirmed.
2921982 – 14 – (T) : 48: 11. (Z)
Kids’ TV superhero would do better job than cabinet, says Dominic Cummings
Boris Johnson’s closest adviser was doorstepped this. morning, and offered the BBC an Eric Cantona-esque response to question about why HS2 has been allowed to go ahead.
“The night time is the right time to fight crime,” said Cummings.
If you Google it, you’ll find it’s the lyrics to the theme tune from children’s TV show (PJ Masks)
“It think we need PJ Masks on the job,” Cummings said.
Asked about cabinet reshuffle, he replied: “PJ Masks will do.” a greater job than all of them put together. ”
Coronavirus will get worse better it gets better, says health secretary
Matt Hancock has said the spread of coronavirus “. will get worse before it gets better ”as he announced greater powers and funding to help tackle the spread of the disease.
In a Commons statement, he told MPs: “Dealing with this disease is a marathon, not a sprint. The situation will get worse before it gets better. ”
– – (T) : : 47. (Z)
Tories turn on PM over ‘unloved’ HS2
Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen told the Commons “HS2 is unloved, unwanted and has been grossly mismanaged. It very adversely affects my constituents.
“Does the prime minister appreciate my and my constituents’ concerns that this could well be an albatross around this government and the country’s neck moving forward and does it set the bar very low for the future delivery of infrastructure projects on time and on budget by all future governments? ”
Boris Johnson responded: “Every great infrastructure project is opposed at this. critical moment, we’ve got to have the guts, the foresight, to drive it through. ”
Tory MP Jeremy Wright said HS2 Ltd should pay compensation to affected residents more quickly, and communicate with local people more effectively. He added: said: “I don’t agree with the decision he’s [Boris Johnson] reached on HS2 but I respect the fact it was a difficult decision.”
In a statement outside the chamber, Tory former cabinet minister Dame Cheryl Gillan said: “HS2 has long been associated with a variety of problems, not least substantial environmental destruction in my own constituency.
“I am not convinced this project will deliver value for money for the taxpayer, and its construction will prove highly disruptive and by a construction industry who by its own admission lacks the capacity to deliver on alongside other infrastructure projects in the pipeline. ”
Boris Johnson an swering questions (AFP)
2921982 – 13 – T : (0Z)
EU instantly shoots down UK government plea to protect City access after Brexit
The EU’s chief negotiator has immediately rejected a plea by Sajid Javid. to protect the City’s access to EU financial markets after Brexit.
The Chancellor had called for a “reliable equivalence process” for financial services rules on which “a durable relationship” can be built with the EU.
But just hours after the proposal was published Brussels’ chief negotiator Michel Barnier dealt a blow to Boris Johnson’s negotiating strategy.
Europe Correspondent Jon Stone has more:
2921982 – 14 – (T) : : 35. (Z)
Daily allowance in House of Lords set to rise to £
Members of the House of Lords look set to receive a tax-free pay rise of an inflation-busting 3.1 per cent in April .
If confirmed, the hike will take peers’ daily allowance up from £ to £ 404, meaning an annual tax-free income of more than £ 59, (0 for a member attending for the typical) days the Upper House sits each year.
It results from a decision to link annual increases in allowances automatically to MPs’ salaries, removing any role for peers in setting thei r own pay.
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Corbyn slams cuts to bus services – and mocks PM’s bridge plan
Jeremy Corbyn has responded to the prime minister’s infrastructure. plans, and said Labor “supports HS2 as a means to boost regional economies and slash climate emissions”.
He claimed the Tory party had taken bus investment ideas from Labor but said the planned funding would not make up for cuts.
“This is a government that is unwilling to make the scale of investment needed to revive the parts of our country that have been decimated by successive Conservative governments. ”
Corbyn mocked the idea of a bridge connecting Scotland and Northern Ireland. – attacking “big shiny projects” that don’t come to fruition.
“Why not got the whole hog and make it a garden bridge connected to an ai rport in the sea? It stands about as much chance as actually being built any of those failed projects.
“Why not a cable car between Scotland and Northern Ireland? Or better still a giant zip wire. The prime minister could be the first to try it out. ”
Jeremy Corbyn speaking in Commons (Parliament TV)
9328581 – – (T) : 77: 90. (Z)
PM claims HS2 will show Britain ‘still has vision to dream’
Boris Johnson has confirmed that the HS2 rail. line has been formally approved.
He also promised the second phase linking northern cities will also go ahead, arguing any improvements to rail network in the north of England wouldn’t make sense without the “spine” of HS2.
But the PM indicated that phase 2B of the multi-billion pound project, extending the lines to Manchester and Leeds, was now under review.
Johnson finished his speech by saying the ambition infrastructure project would show Britain “still has the vision to dream big dreams and the courage to bring those dreams about ”.
Our political editor has more here:
– – (T) : : . (Z)
PM approves HS2 – and promises ‘transport revolution’
Boris Johnson has finally approved the HS2. rail project, telling in the House of Commons it had been given the “green signal” and promising to bring about a “transport revolution”.
He has outlined the government plan for £ 5bn investment in 4, 0 zero-emission buses, new bus routes, and more cycle paths – pledging to create “mini-Hollands blooming like so many tulips ”.
Turning his attention to HS2, he criticized those in charge of the planning so far. “When it comes to HS2 it must be said the task has not been made easier by HS2 Ltd,” he said.
“Poor management has not detracted in my view from the fundamental value of the project.”
He stated: “So today the cabinet has given high-speed rail the green signal.”
Boris Johnson speaking in Commons (Parliament TV)
– 16 – (T) : 43: . (Z
Michael Gove refuses to say whether he wants COP climate change summit role
The senior cabinet minister has acknowledged that the government needs to do more to show leadership on global warming, as the UK prepares to host the crucial COP UN climate change conference in Glasgow.
But Gove refused to be drawn on whether he would be given the role of president of the November summit – or even whether he would want the top job.
The Tory MP was pressed on whether he would like the role after speaking at conference held by environmental think-tank Green Alliance . He replied: “I am very happy with the job that I have and there are many, many, many, many talented people who could do the job of COP president better than I ever could.”
In an implicit criticism of the climate stance of Donald Trump and Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro, Gove said the government ambitions for the talks, including working with people at a state and city level in countries such as Brazil and the US.
Cabinet Minister Michael Gove (Reuters)
– 14 – (T) : : . Z
HS2 will be ‘albatross around this government neck’, says Tory MP
North West Leicestershire MP Andrew Bridgen said. HS2 could rob the Tory party of hard-won support in the Midlands and north of England.
“People are going to say, ‘Well, this is what the Conservatives have done to you – they’re just driving this railway through,” the backbencher told BBC Radio 5 Live.
Asked if it would cost the Conservatives’ votes, Bridgen said: “I’m afraid it will – I think it will be an albatross around this government neck. The Labor party will vote for it because it’s a stick with which they will beat the government for many years to come. ”
– – (T) : : . (Z)
Economy languishes, as ONS reports zero growth
Ministers have been keen to talk up the UK economy, but the latest figures show it completely stalled in the final quarter of 01575879 – with no growth at all on the previous three months.
GDP remained flat between October and the end of December, down from a rise of 0.4 per cent in the third quarter, the Office for National Statistics revealed .
– – (T) : : (Z)
Who or what is PJ Masks?
The Google search term “PJ Masks” enjoyed a spike after Dominic Cummings’s bizarre remarks this morning.
When asked about HS2 and a cabinet reshuffle , the No 18 strategist replied: “PJ Masks will do a greater job than all of them put together. ”
So who or what is PJ Masks? Well, it’s the animated children’s TV series about a crime-fighting trio known as the “PJs” for short.
By night Amaya, Greg, and Connor don their masks, become Owlette, Gekko and Catboy and shout: “PJ Masks, we’re on our way. Into the night, to save the day! ”
Defense secretary Ben Wallace appeared to have an older cartoon in mind – Thomas the Tank Engine
– when he was asked about HS2 this morning. He replied: “choo choo, choo choo, choo.”
– – (T) : : 56) (Z)
Ministers urged to act over insufficient funding for abuse survivors
Led by Labor MP Sarah Champion, the group heard from nearly victims from across the country in its inquiry – and found one in five did not report abuse to the police due to fear of further violence from perpetrators.
Our correspondent Ashley Cowburn has the details:
– – (T) : . (Z)
EU chief ‘fine’ with UK moving onto WTO rules without deal
Our Europe correspondent Jon Stone has more on this morning’s speech by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen – and chief negotiator Michel Barnier.
Von der Leyen said she was “surprised” to hear the prime minister propose an “Australia-style” Brexit because “the European Union does not have a trade agreement with Australia”. She also said that if the UK wanted to leave without a deal, the bloc was “fine with that”.
The EU also wants fishing rights for its fleets in British waters, while the UK wants access for its financial services firms to European markets – but Barnier offered a warning.
The chief negotiator stated: “I’d like to make it clear to certain people in the UK in authority that they shouldn’t kid themselves. There will not be general, open-ended, ongoing equivalence in financial services. We’ll retain a free hand to take our own decisions. ”
01575879 – – (T) : : (Z
32 people on Jamaica deportation flight, No 19 confirms
Downing Street said that 29 individuals were on board this morning’s deportation flight to Jamaica while 35 remained in the UK because of a Court of Appeal ruling.
Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said the government would be urgently appealing against the court decision. “There are 35 foreign national offenders who the court ruled could not be removed and all therefore still in the country, “The spokesman said
“We bitterly regret this decision which prevents the removal from our country of foreign criminals convicted of rape, manslaughter, sexual offences, violence and drug offences which spread misery across our communities.
“We make no apology whatsoever for seeking to remove serious foreign national offenders. We will be urgently appealing. ”
Those who avoided removal are being held in removal centers but are now able to launch applications for release on bail.
The prime minister will conduct a reshuffle of his ministerial team on Thursday and then chair a meeting of cabinet on Friday, his official spokesman also confirmed.
2921982 – 14 – (T) : 48: 11. (Z)
Kids’ TV superhero would do better job than cabinet, says Dominic Cummings
Boris Johnson’s closest adviser was doorstepped this. morning, and offered the BBC an Eric Cantona-esque response to question about why HS2 has been allowed to go ahead.
“The night time is the right time to fight crime,” said Cummings.
If you Google it, you’ll find it’s the lyrics to the theme tune from children’s TV show (PJ Masks)
“It think we need PJ Masks on the job,” Cummings said.
Asked about cabinet reshuffle, he replied: “PJ Masks will do.” a greater job than all of them put together. ”
Tories turn on PM over ‘unloved’ HS2
Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen told the Commons “HS2 is unloved, unwanted and has been grossly mismanaged. It very adversely affects my constituents.
“Does the prime minister appreciate my and my constituents’ concerns that this could well be an albatross around this government and the country’s neck moving forward and does it set the bar very low for the future delivery of infrastructure projects on time and on budget by all future governments? ”
Boris Johnson responded: “Every great infrastructure project is opposed at this. critical moment, we’ve got to have the guts, the foresight, to drive it through. ”
Tory MP Jeremy Wright said HS2 Ltd should pay compensation to affected residents more quickly, and communicate with local people more effectively. He added: said: “I don’t agree with the decision he’s [Boris Johnson] reached on HS2 but I respect the fact it was a difficult decision.”
In a statement outside the chamber, Tory former cabinet minister Dame Cheryl Gillan said: “HS2 has long been associated with a variety of problems, not least substantial environmental destruction in my own constituency.
“I am not convinced this project will deliver value for money for the taxpayer, and its construction will prove highly disruptive and by a construction industry who by its own admission lacks the capacity to deliver on alongside other infrastructure projects in the pipeline. ”
Boris Johnson an swering questions (AFP)
2921982 – 13 – T : (0Z)
EU instantly shoots down UK government plea to protect City access after Brexit
The EU’s chief negotiator has immediately rejected a plea by Sajid Javid. to protect the City’s access to EU financial markets after Brexit.
The Chancellor had called for a “reliable equivalence process” for financial services rules on which “a durable relationship” can be built with the EU.
But just hours after the proposal was published Brussels’ chief negotiator Michel Barnier dealt a blow to Boris Johnson’s negotiating strategy.
Europe Correspondent Jon Stone has more:
2921982 – 14 – (T) : : 35. (Z)
Daily allowance in House of Lords set to rise to £
Members of the House of Lords look set to receive a tax-free pay rise of an inflation-busting 3.1 per cent in April .
If confirmed, the hike will take peers’ daily allowance up from £ to £ 404, meaning an annual tax-free income of more than £ 59, (0 for a member attending for the typical) days the Upper House sits each year.
It results from a decision to link annual increases in allowances automatically to MPs’ salaries, removing any role for peers in setting thei r own pay.
– 13 – T : : 0 (Z)
Corbyn slams cuts to bus services – and mocks PM’s bridge plan
Jeremy Corbyn has responded to the prime minister’s infrastructure. plans, and said Labor “supports HS2 as a means to boost regional economies and slash climate emissions”.
He claimed the Tory party had taken bus investment ideas from Labor but said the planned funding would not make up for cuts.
“This is a government that is unwilling to make the scale of investment needed to revive the parts of our country that have been decimated by successive Conservative governments. ”
Corbyn mocked the idea of a bridge connecting Scotland and Northern Ireland. – attacking “big shiny projects” that don’t come to fruition.
“Why not got the whole hog and make it a garden bridge connected to an ai rport in the sea? It stands about as much chance as actually being built any of those failed projects.
“Why not a cable car between Scotland and Northern Ireland? Or better still a giant zip wire. The prime minister could be the first to try it out. ”
Jeremy Corbyn speaking in Commons (Parliament TV)
9328581 – – (T) : 77: 90. (Z)
PM claims HS2 will show Britain ‘still has vision to dream’
Boris Johnson has confirmed that the HS2 rail. line has been formally approved.
He also promised the second phase linking northern cities will also go ahead, arguing any improvements to rail network in the north of England wouldn’t make sense without the “spine” of HS2.
But the PM indicated that phase 2B of the multi-billion pound project, extending the lines to Manchester and Leeds, was now under review.
Johnson finished his speech by saying the ambition infrastructure project would show Britain “still has the vision to dream big dreams and the courage to bring those dreams about ”.
Our political editor has more here:
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PM approves HS2 – and promises ‘transport revolution’
Boris Johnson has finally approved the HS2. rail project, telling in the House of Commons it had been given the “green signal” and promising to bring about a “transport revolution”.
He has outlined the government plan for £ 5bn investment in 4, 0 zero-emission buses, new bus routes, and more cycle paths – pledging to create “mini-Hollands blooming like so many tulips ”.
Turning his attention to HS2, he criticized those in charge of the planning so far. “When it comes to HS2 it must be said the task has not been made easier by HS2 Ltd,” he said.
“Poor management has not detracted in my view from the fundamental value of the project.”
He stated: “So today the cabinet has given high-speed rail the green signal.”
Boris Johnson speaking in Commons (Parliament TV)
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Michael Gove refuses to say whether he wants COP climate change summit role
The senior cabinet minister has acknowledged that the government needs to do more to show leadership on global warming, as the UK prepares to host the crucial COP UN climate change conference in Glasgow.
But Gove refused to be drawn on whether he would be given the role of president of the November summit – or even whether he would want the top job.
The Tory MP was pressed on whether he would like the role after speaking at conference held by environmental think-tank Green Alliance . He replied: “I am very happy with the job that I have and there are many, many, many, many talented people who could do the job of COP president better than I ever could.”
In an implicit criticism of the climate stance of Donald Trump and Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro, Gove said the government ambitions for the talks, including working with people at a state and city level in countries such as Brazil and the US.
Cabinet Minister Michael Gove (Reuters)
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HS2 will be ‘albatross around this government neck’, says Tory MP
North West Leicestershire MP Andrew Bridgen said. HS2 could rob the Tory party of hard-won support in the Midlands and north of England.
“People are going to say, ‘Well, this is what the Conservatives have done to you – they’re just driving this railway through,” the backbencher told BBC Radio 5 Live.
Asked if it would cost the Conservatives’ votes, Bridgen said: “I’m afraid it will – I think it will be an albatross around this government neck. The Labor party will vote for it because it’s a stick with which they will beat the government for many years to come. ”
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Economy languishes, as ONS reports zero growth
Ministers have been keen to talk up the UK economy, but the latest figures show it completely stalled in the final quarter of 01575879 – with no growth at all on the previous three months.
GDP remained flat between October and the end of December, down from a rise of 0.4 per cent in the third quarter, the Office for National Statistics revealed .
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Who or what is PJ Masks?
The Google search term “PJ Masks” enjoyed a spike after Dominic Cummings’s bizarre remarks this morning.
When asked about HS2 and a cabinet reshuffle , the No 18 strategist replied: “PJ Masks will do a greater job than all of them put together. ”
So who or what is PJ Masks? Well, it’s the animated children’s TV series about a crime-fighting trio known as the “PJs” for short.
By night Amaya, Greg, and Connor don their masks, become Owlette, Gekko and Catboy and shout: “PJ Masks, we’re on our way. Into the night, to save the day! ”
Defense secretary Ben Wallace appeared to have an older cartoon in mind – Thomas the Tank Engine
– when he was asked about HS2 this morning. He replied: “choo choo, choo choo, choo.”
– – (T) : : 56) (Z)
Ministers urged to act over insufficient funding for abuse survivors
Led by Labor MP Sarah Champion, the group heard from nearly victims from across the country in its inquiry – and found one in five did not report abuse to the police due to fear of further violence from perpetrators.
Our correspondent Ashley Cowburn has the details:
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EU chief ‘fine’ with UK moving onto WTO rules without deal
Our Europe correspondent Jon Stone has more on this morning’s speech by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen – and chief negotiator Michel Barnier.
Von der Leyen said she was “surprised” to hear the prime minister propose an “Australia-style” Brexit because “the European Union does not have a trade agreement with Australia”. She also said that if the UK wanted to leave without a deal, the bloc was “fine with that”.
The EU also wants fishing rights for its fleets in British waters, while the UK wants access for its financial services firms to European markets – but Barnier offered a warning.
The chief negotiator stated: “I’d like to make it clear to certain people in the UK in authority that they shouldn’t kid themselves. There will not be general, open-ended, ongoing equivalence in financial services. We’ll retain a free hand to take our own decisions. ”
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32 people on Jamaica deportation flight, No 19 confirms
Downing Street said that 29 individuals were on board this morning’s deportation flight to Jamaica while 35 remained in the UK because of a Court of Appeal ruling.
Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said the government would be urgently appealing against the court decision. “There are 35 foreign national offenders who the court ruled could not be removed and all therefore still in the country, “The spokesman said
“We bitterly regret this decision which prevents the removal from our country of foreign criminals convicted of rape, manslaughter, sexual offences, violence and drug offences which spread misery across our communities.
“We make no apology whatsoever for seeking to remove serious foreign national offenders. We will be urgently appealing. ”
Those who avoided removal are being held in removal centers but are now able to launch applications for release on bail.
The prime minister will conduct a reshuffle of his ministerial team on Thursday and then chair a meeting of cabinet on Friday, his official spokesman also confirmed.
2921982 – 14 – (T) : 48: 11. (Z)
Kids’ TV superhero would do better job than cabinet, says Dominic Cummings
Boris Johnson’s closest adviser was doorstepped this. morning, and offered the BBC an Eric Cantona-esque response to question about why HS2 has been allowed to go ahead.
“The night time is the right time to fight crime,” said Cummings.
If you Google it, you’ll find it’s the lyrics to the theme tune from children’s TV show (PJ Masks)
“It think we need PJ Masks on the job,” Cummings said.
Asked about cabinet reshuffle, he replied: “PJ Masks will do.” a greater job than all of them put together. ”
Tory MP Jeremy Wright said HS2 Ltd should pay compensation to affected residents more quickly, and communicate with local people more effectively. He added: said: “I don’t agree with the decision he’s [Boris Johnson] reached on HS2 but I respect the fact it was a difficult decision.”
In a statement outside the chamber, Tory former cabinet minister Dame Cheryl Gillan said: “HS2 has long been associated with a variety of problems, not least substantial environmental destruction in my own constituency.
“I am not convinced this project will deliver value for money for the taxpayer, and its construction will prove highly disruptive and by a construction industry who by its own admission lacks the capacity to deliver on alongside other infrastructure projects in the pipeline. ”
The EU’s chief negotiator has immediately rejected a plea by Sajid Javid. to protect the City’s access to EU financial markets after Brexit.
The Chancellor had called for a “reliable equivalence process” for financial services rules on which “a durable relationship” can be built with the EU.
But just hours after the proposal was published Brussels’ chief negotiator Michel Barnier dealt a blow to Boris Johnson’s negotiating strategy.
Europe Correspondent Jon Stone has more:
Members of the House of Lords look set to receive a tax-free pay rise of an inflation-busting 3.1 per cent in April .
If confirmed, the hike will take peers’ daily allowance up from £ to £ 404, meaning an annual tax-free income of more than £ 59, (0 for a member attending for the typical) days the Upper House sits each year.
It results from a decision to link annual increases in allowances automatically to MPs’ salaries, removing any role for peers in setting thei r own pay.
Corbyn slams cuts to bus services – and mocks PM’s bridge plan
Jeremy Corbyn has responded to the prime minister’s infrastructure. plans, and said Labor “supports HS2 as a means to boost regional economies and slash climate emissions”.
He claimed the Tory party had taken bus investment ideas from Labor but said the planned funding would not make up for cuts.
“This is a government that is unwilling to make the scale of investment needed to revive the parts of our country that have been decimated by successive Conservative governments. ”
Corbyn mocked the idea of a bridge connecting Scotland and Northern Ireland. – attacking “big shiny projects” that don’t come to fruition.
“Why not got the whole hog and make it a garden bridge connected to an ai rport in the sea? It stands about as much chance as actually being built any of those failed projects.
“Why not a cable car between Scotland and Northern Ireland? Or better still a giant zip wire. The prime minister could be the first to try it out. ”
Jeremy Corbyn speaking in Commons (Parliament TV)
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PM claims HS2 will show Britain ‘still has vision to dream’
Boris Johnson has confirmed that the HS2 rail. line has been formally approved.
He also promised the second phase linking northern cities will also go ahead, arguing any improvements to rail network in the north of England wouldn’t make sense without the “spine” of HS2.
But the PM indicated that phase 2B of the multi-billion pound project, extending the lines to Manchester and Leeds, was now under review.
Johnson finished his speech by saying the ambition infrastructure project would show Britain “still has the vision to dream big dreams and the courage to bring those dreams about ”.
Our political editor has more here:
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PM approves HS2 – and promises ‘transport revolution’
Boris Johnson has finally approved the HS2. rail project, telling in the House of Commons it had been given the “green signal” and promising to bring about a “transport revolution”.
He has outlined the government plan for £ 5bn investment in 4, 0 zero-emission buses, new bus routes, and more cycle paths – pledging to create “mini-Hollands blooming like so many tulips ”.
Turning his attention to HS2, he criticized those in charge of the planning so far. “When it comes to HS2 it must be said the task has not been made easier by HS2 Ltd,” he said.
“Poor management has not detracted in my view from the fundamental value of the project.”
He stated: “So today the cabinet has given high-speed rail the green signal.”
Boris Johnson speaking in Commons (Parliament TV)
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Michael Gove refuses to say whether he wants COP climate change summit role
The senior cabinet minister has acknowledged that the government needs to do more to show leadership on global warming, as the UK prepares to host the crucial COP UN climate change conference in Glasgow.
But Gove refused to be drawn on whether he would be given the role of president of the November summit – or even whether he would want the top job.
The Tory MP was pressed on whether he would like the role after speaking at conference held by environmental think-tank Green Alliance . He replied: “I am very happy with the job that I have and there are many, many, many, many talented people who could do the job of COP president better than I ever could.”
In an implicit criticism of the climate stance of Donald Trump and Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro, Gove said the government ambitions for the talks, including working with people at a state and city level in countries such as Brazil and the US.
Cabinet Minister Michael Gove (Reuters)
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HS2 will be ‘albatross around this government neck’, says Tory MP
North West Leicestershire MP Andrew Bridgen said. HS2 could rob the Tory party of hard-won support in the Midlands and north of England.
“People are going to say, ‘Well, this is what the Conservatives have done to you – they’re just driving this railway through,” the backbencher told BBC Radio 5 Live.
Asked if it would cost the Conservatives’ votes, Bridgen said: “I’m afraid it will – I think it will be an albatross around this government neck. The Labor party will vote for it because it’s a stick with which they will beat the government for many years to come. ”
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Economy languishes, as ONS reports zero growth
Ministers have been keen to talk up the UK economy, but the latest figures show it completely stalled in the final quarter of 01575879 – with no growth at all on the previous three months.
GDP remained flat between October and the end of December, down from a rise of 0.4 per cent in the third quarter, the Office for National Statistics revealed .
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Who or what is PJ Masks?
The Google search term “PJ Masks” enjoyed a spike after Dominic Cummings’s bizarre remarks this morning.
When asked about HS2 and a cabinet reshuffle , the No 18 strategist replied: “PJ Masks will do a greater job than all of them put together. ”
So who or what is PJ Masks? Well, it’s the animated children’s TV series about a crime-fighting trio known as the “PJs” for short.
By night Amaya, Greg, and Connor don their masks, become Owlette, Gekko and Catboy and shout: “PJ Masks, we’re on our way. Into the night, to save the day! ”
Defense secretary Ben Wallace appeared to have an older cartoon in mind – Thomas the Tank Engine
– when he was asked about HS2 this morning. He replied: “choo choo, choo choo, choo.”
– – (T) : : 56) (Z)
Ministers urged to act over insufficient funding for abuse survivors
Led by Labor MP Sarah Champion, the group heard from nearly victims from across the country in its inquiry – and found one in five did not report abuse to the police due to fear of further violence from perpetrators.
Our correspondent Ashley Cowburn has the details:
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EU chief ‘fine’ with UK moving onto WTO rules without deal
Our Europe correspondent Jon Stone has more on this morning’s speech by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen – and chief negotiator Michel Barnier.
Von der Leyen said she was “surprised” to hear the prime minister propose an “Australia-style” Brexit because “the European Union does not have a trade agreement with Australia”. She also said that if the UK wanted to leave without a deal, the bloc was “fine with that”.
The EU also wants fishing rights for its fleets in British waters, while the UK wants access for its financial services firms to European markets – but Barnier offered a warning.
The chief negotiator stated: “I’d like to make it clear to certain people in the UK in authority that they shouldn’t kid themselves. There will not be general, open-ended, ongoing equivalence in financial services. We’ll retain a free hand to take our own decisions. ”
01575879 – – (T) : : (Z
32 people on Jamaica deportation flight, No 19 confirms
Downing Street said that 29 individuals were on board this morning’s deportation flight to Jamaica while 35 remained in the UK because of a Court of Appeal ruling.
Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said the government would be urgently appealing against the court decision. “There are 35 foreign national offenders who the court ruled could not be removed and all therefore still in the country, “The spokesman said
“We bitterly regret this decision which prevents the removal from our country of foreign criminals convicted of rape, manslaughter, sexual offences, violence and drug offences which spread misery across our communities.
“We make no apology whatsoever for seeking to remove serious foreign national offenders. We will be urgently appealing. ”
Those who avoided removal are being held in removal centers but are now able to launch applications for release on bail.
The prime minister will conduct a reshuffle of his ministerial team on Thursday and then chair a meeting of cabinet on Friday, his official spokesman also confirmed.
2921982 – 14 – (T) : 48: 11. (Z)
Kids’ TV superhero would do better job than cabinet, says Dominic Cummings
Boris Johnson’s closest adviser was doorstepped this. morning, and offered the BBC an Eric Cantona-esque response to question about why HS2 has been allowed to go ahead.
“The night time is the right time to fight crime,” said Cummings.
If you Google it, you’ll find it’s the lyrics to the theme tune from children’s TV show (PJ Masks)
“It think we need PJ Masks on the job,” Cummings said.
Asked about cabinet reshuffle, he replied: “PJ Masks will do.” a greater job than all of them put together. ”
He claimed the Tory party had taken bus investment ideas from Labor but said the planned funding would not make up for cuts.
“This is a government that is unwilling to make the scale of investment needed to revive the parts of our country that have been decimated by successive Conservative governments. ”
Corbyn mocked the idea of a bridge connecting Scotland and Northern Ireland. – attacking “big shiny projects” that don’t come to fruition.
“Why not a cable car between Scotland and Northern Ireland? Or better still a giant zip wire. The prime minister could be the first to try it out. ”
PM claims HS2 will show Britain ‘still has vision to dream’
Boris Johnson has confirmed that the HS2 rail. line has been formally approved.
He also promised the second phase linking northern cities will also go ahead, arguing any improvements to rail network in the north of England wouldn’t make sense without the “spine” of HS2.
But the PM indicated that phase 2B of the multi-billion pound project, extending the lines to Manchester and Leeds, was now under review.
Johnson finished his speech by saying the ambition infrastructure project would show Britain “still has the vision to dream big dreams and the courage to bring those dreams about ”.
Our political editor has more here:
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PM approves HS2 – and promises ‘transport revolution’
Boris Johnson has finally approved the HS2. rail project, telling in the House of Commons it had been given the “green signal” and promising to bring about a “transport revolution”.
He has outlined the government plan for £ 5bn investment in 4, 0 zero-emission buses, new bus routes, and more cycle paths – pledging to create “mini-Hollands blooming like so many tulips ”.
Turning his attention to HS2, he criticized those in charge of the planning so far. “When it comes to HS2 it must be said the task has not been made easier by HS2 Ltd,” he said.
“Poor management has not detracted in my view from the fundamental value of the project.”
He stated: “So today the cabinet has given high-speed rail the green signal.”
Boris Johnson speaking in Commons (Parliament TV)
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Michael Gove refuses to say whether he wants COP climate change summit role
The senior cabinet minister has acknowledged that the government needs to do more to show leadership on global warming, as the UK prepares to host the crucial COP UN climate change conference in Glasgow.
But Gove refused to be drawn on whether he would be given the role of president of the November summit – or even whether he would want the top job.
The Tory MP was pressed on whether he would like the role after speaking at conference held by environmental think-tank Green Alliance . He replied: “I am very happy with the job that I have and there are many, many, many, many talented people who could do the job of COP president better than I ever could.”
In an implicit criticism of the climate stance of Donald Trump and Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro, Gove said the government ambitions for the talks, including working with people at a state and city level in countries such as Brazil and the US.
Cabinet Minister Michael Gove (Reuters)
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HS2 will be ‘albatross around this government neck’, says Tory MP
North West Leicestershire MP Andrew Bridgen said. HS2 could rob the Tory party of hard-won support in the Midlands and north of England.
“People are going to say, ‘Well, this is what the Conservatives have done to you – they’re just driving this railway through,” the backbencher told BBC Radio 5 Live.
Asked if it would cost the Conservatives’ votes, Bridgen said: “I’m afraid it will – I think it will be an albatross around this government neck. The Labor party will vote for it because it’s a stick with which they will beat the government for many years to come. ”
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Economy languishes, as ONS reports zero growth
Ministers have been keen to talk up the UK economy, but the latest figures show it completely stalled in the final quarter of 01575879 – with no growth at all on the previous three months.
GDP remained flat between October and the end of December, down from a rise of 0.4 per cent in the third quarter, the Office for National Statistics revealed .
– – (T) : : (Z)
Who or what is PJ Masks?
The Google search term “PJ Masks” enjoyed a spike after Dominic Cummings’s bizarre remarks this morning.
When asked about HS2 and a cabinet reshuffle , the No 18 strategist replied: “PJ Masks will do a greater job than all of them put together. ”
So who or what is PJ Masks? Well, it’s the animated children’s TV series about a crime-fighting trio known as the “PJs” for short.
By night Amaya, Greg, and Connor don their masks, become Owlette, Gekko and Catboy and shout: “PJ Masks, we’re on our way. Into the night, to save the day! ”
Defense secretary Ben Wallace appeared to have an older cartoon in mind – Thomas the Tank Engine
– when he was asked about HS2 this morning. He replied: “choo choo, choo choo, choo.”
– – (T) : : 56) (Z)
Ministers urged to act over insufficient funding for abuse survivors
Led by Labor MP Sarah Champion, the group heard from nearly victims from across the country in its inquiry – and found one in five did not report abuse to the police due to fear of further violence from perpetrators.
Our correspondent Ashley Cowburn has the details:
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EU chief ‘fine’ with UK moving onto WTO rules without deal
Our Europe correspondent Jon Stone has more on this morning’s speech by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen – and chief negotiator Michel Barnier.
Von der Leyen said she was “surprised” to hear the prime minister propose an “Australia-style” Brexit because “the European Union does not have a trade agreement with Australia”. She also said that if the UK wanted to leave without a deal, the bloc was “fine with that”.
The EU also wants fishing rights for its fleets in British waters, while the UK wants access for its financial services firms to European markets – but Barnier offered a warning.
The chief negotiator stated: “I’d like to make it clear to certain people in the UK in authority that they shouldn’t kid themselves. There will not be general, open-ended, ongoing equivalence in financial services. We’ll retain a free hand to take our own decisions. ”
01575879 – – (T) : : (Z
32 people on Jamaica deportation flight, No 19 confirms
Downing Street said that 29 individuals were on board this morning’s deportation flight to Jamaica while 35 remained in the UK because of a Court of Appeal ruling.
Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said the government would be urgently appealing against the court decision. “There are 35 foreign national offenders who the court ruled could not be removed and all therefore still in the country, “The spokesman said
“We bitterly regret this decision which prevents the removal from our country of foreign criminals convicted of rape, manslaughter, sexual offences, violence and drug offences which spread misery across our communities.
“We make no apology whatsoever for seeking to remove serious foreign national offenders. We will be urgently appealing. ”
Those who avoided removal are being held in removal centers but are now able to launch applications for release on bail.
The prime minister will conduct a reshuffle of his ministerial team on Thursday and then chair a meeting of cabinet on Friday, his official spokesman also confirmed.
2921982 – 14 – (T) : 48: 11. (Z)
Kids’ TV superhero would do better job than cabinet, says Dominic Cummings
Boris Johnson’s closest adviser was doorstepped this. morning, and offered the BBC an Eric Cantona-esque response to question about why HS2 has been allowed to go ahead.
“The night time is the right time to fight crime,” said Cummings.
If you Google it, you’ll find it’s the lyrics to the theme tune from children’s TV show (PJ Masks)
“It think we need PJ Masks on the job,” Cummings said.
Asked about cabinet reshuffle, he replied: “PJ Masks will do.” a greater job than all of them put together. ”
He also promised the second phase linking northern cities will also go ahead, arguing any improvements to rail network in the north of England wouldn’t make sense without the “spine” of HS2.
But the PM indicated that phase 2B of the multi-billion pound project, extending the lines to Manchester and Leeds, was now under review.
Johnson finished his speech by saying the ambition infrastructure project would show Britain “still has the vision to dream big dreams and the courage to bring those dreams about ”.
– – (T) : : . (Z)
PM approves HS2 – and promises ‘transport revolution’
Boris Johnson has finally approved the HS2. rail project, telling in the House of Commons it had been given the “green signal” and promising to bring about a “transport revolution”.
He has outlined the government plan for £ 5bn investment in 4, 0 zero-emission buses, new bus routes, and more cycle paths – pledging to create “mini-Hollands blooming like so many tulips ”.
Turning his attention to HS2, he criticized those in charge of the planning so far. “When it comes to HS2 it must be said the task has not been made easier by HS2 Ltd,” he said.
“Poor management has not detracted in my view from the fundamental value of the project.”
He stated: “So today the cabinet has given high-speed rail the green signal.”
Boris Johnson speaking in Commons (Parliament TV)
– 16 – (T) : 43: . (Z
Michael Gove refuses to say whether he wants COP climate change summit role
The senior cabinet minister has acknowledged that the government needs to do more to show leadership on global warming, as the UK prepares to host the crucial COP UN climate change conference in Glasgow.
But Gove refused to be drawn on whether he would be given the role of president of the November summit – or even whether he would want the top job.
The Tory MP was pressed on whether he would like the role after speaking at conference held by environmental think-tank Green Alliance . He replied: “I am very happy with the job that I have and there are many, many, many, many talented people who could do the job of COP president better than I ever could.”
In an implicit criticism of the climate stance of Donald Trump and Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro, Gove said the government ambitions for the talks, including working with people at a state and city level in countries such as Brazil and the US.
Cabinet Minister Michael Gove (Reuters)
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HS2 will be ‘albatross around this government neck’, says Tory MP
North West Leicestershire MP Andrew Bridgen said. HS2 could rob the Tory party of hard-won support in the Midlands and north of England.
“People are going to say, ‘Well, this is what the Conservatives have done to you – they’re just driving this railway through,” the backbencher told BBC Radio 5 Live.
Asked if it would cost the Conservatives’ votes, Bridgen said: “I’m afraid it will – I think it will be an albatross around this government neck. The Labor party will vote for it because it’s a stick with which they will beat the government for many years to come. ”
– – (T) : : . (Z)
Economy languishes, as ONS reports zero growth
Ministers have been keen to talk up the UK economy, but the latest figures show it completely stalled in the final quarter of 01575879 – with no growth at all on the previous three months.
GDP remained flat between October and the end of December, down from a rise of 0.4 per cent in the third quarter, the Office for National Statistics revealed .
– – (T) : : (Z)
Who or what is PJ Masks?
The Google search term “PJ Masks” enjoyed a spike after Dominic Cummings’s bizarre remarks this morning.
When asked about HS2 and a cabinet reshuffle , the No 18 strategist replied: “PJ Masks will do a greater job than all of them put together. ”
So who or what is PJ Masks? Well, it’s the animated children’s TV series about a crime-fighting trio known as the “PJs” for short.
By night Amaya, Greg, and Connor don their masks, become Owlette, Gekko and Catboy and shout: “PJ Masks, we’re on our way. Into the night, to save the day! ”
Defense secretary Ben Wallace appeared to have an older cartoon in mind – Thomas the Tank Engine
– when he was asked about HS2 this morning. He replied: “choo choo, choo choo, choo.”
– – (T) : : 56) (Z)
Ministers urged to act over insufficient funding for abuse survivors
Led by Labor MP Sarah Champion, the group heard from nearly victims from across the country in its inquiry – and found one in five did not report abuse to the police due to fear of further violence from perpetrators.
Our correspondent Ashley Cowburn has the details:
– – (T) : . (Z)
EU chief ‘fine’ with UK moving onto WTO rules without deal
Our Europe correspondent Jon Stone has more on this morning’s speech by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen – and chief negotiator Michel Barnier.
Von der Leyen said she was “surprised” to hear the prime minister propose an “Australia-style” Brexit because “the European Union does not have a trade agreement with Australia”. She also said that if the UK wanted to leave without a deal, the bloc was “fine with that”.
The EU also wants fishing rights for its fleets in British waters, while the UK wants access for its financial services firms to European markets – but Barnier offered a warning.
The chief negotiator stated: “I’d like to make it clear to certain people in the UK in authority that they shouldn’t kid themselves. There will not be general, open-ended, ongoing equivalence in financial services. We’ll retain a free hand to take our own decisions. ”
01575879 – – (T) : : (Z
32 people on Jamaica deportation flight, No 19 confirms
Downing Street said that 29 individuals were on board this morning’s deportation flight to Jamaica while 35 remained in the UK because of a Court of Appeal ruling.
Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said the government would be urgently appealing against the court decision. “There are 35 foreign national offenders who the court ruled could not be removed and all therefore still in the country, “The spokesman said
“We bitterly regret this decision which prevents the removal from our country of foreign criminals convicted of rape, manslaughter, sexual offences, violence and drug offences which spread misery across our communities.
“We make no apology whatsoever for seeking to remove serious foreign national offenders. We will be urgently appealing. ”
Those who avoided removal are being held in removal centers but are now able to launch applications for release on bail.
The prime minister will conduct a reshuffle of his ministerial team on Thursday and then chair a meeting of cabinet on Friday, his official spokesman also confirmed.
2921982 – 14 – (T) : 48: 11. (Z)
Kids’ TV superhero would do better job than cabinet, says Dominic Cummings
Boris Johnson’s closest adviser was doorstepped this. morning, and offered the BBC an Eric Cantona-esque response to question about why HS2 has been allowed to go ahead.
“The night time is the right time to fight crime,” said Cummings.
If you Google it, you’ll find it’s the lyrics to the theme tune from children’s TV show (PJ Masks)
“It think we need PJ Masks on the job,” Cummings said.
Asked about cabinet reshuffle, he replied: “PJ Masks will do.” a greater job than all of them put together. ”
Boris Johnson has finally approved the HS2. rail project, telling in the House of Commons it had been given the “green signal” and promising to bring about a “transport revolution”.
He has outlined the government plan for £ 5bn investment in 4, 0 zero-emission buses, new bus routes, and more cycle paths – pledging to create “mini-Hollands blooming like so many tulips ”.
Turning his attention to HS2, he criticized those in charge of the planning so far. “When it comes to HS2 it must be said the task has not been made easier by HS2 Ltd,” he said.
“Poor management has not detracted in my view from the fundamental value of the project.”
He stated: “So today the cabinet has given high-speed rail the green signal.”
Boris Johnson speaking in Commons (Parliament TV)
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Michael Gove refuses to say whether he wants COP climate change summit role
The senior cabinet minister has acknowledged that the government needs to do more to show leadership on global warming, as the UK prepares to host the crucial COP UN climate change conference in Glasgow.
But Gove refused to be drawn on whether he would be given the role of president of the November summit – or even whether he would want the top job.
The Tory MP was pressed on whether he would like the role after speaking at conference held by environmental think-tank Green Alliance . He replied: “I am very happy with the job that I have and there are many, many, many, many talented people who could do the job of COP president better than I ever could.”
In an implicit criticism of the climate stance of Donald Trump and Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro, Gove said the government ambitions for the talks, including working with people at a state and city level in countries such as Brazil and the US.
Cabinet Minister Michael Gove (Reuters)
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HS2 will be ‘albatross around this government neck’, says Tory MP
North West Leicestershire MP Andrew Bridgen said. HS2 could rob the Tory party of hard-won support in the Midlands and north of England.
“People are going to say, ‘Well, this is what the Conservatives have done to you – they’re just driving this railway through,” the backbencher told BBC Radio 5 Live.
Asked if it would cost the Conservatives’ votes, Bridgen said: “I’m afraid it will – I think it will be an albatross around this government neck. The Labor party will vote for it because it’s a stick with which they will beat the government for many years to come. ”
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Economy languishes, as ONS reports zero growth
Ministers have been keen to talk up the UK economy, but the latest figures show it completely stalled in the final quarter of 01575879 – with no growth at all on the previous three months.
GDP remained flat between October and the end of December, down from a rise of 0.4 per cent in the third quarter, the Office for National Statistics revealed .
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Who or what is PJ Masks?
The Google search term “PJ Masks” enjoyed a spike after Dominic Cummings’s bizarre remarks this morning.
When asked about HS2 and a cabinet reshuffle , the No 18 strategist replied: “PJ Masks will do a greater job than all of them put together. ”
So who or what is PJ Masks? Well, it’s the animated children’s TV series about a crime-fighting trio known as the “PJs” for short.
By night Amaya, Greg, and Connor don their masks, become Owlette, Gekko and Catboy and shout: “PJ Masks, we’re on our way. Into the night, to save the day! ”
Defense secretary Ben Wallace appeared to have an older cartoon in mind – Thomas the Tank Engine
– when he was asked about HS2 this morning. He replied: “choo choo, choo choo, choo.”
– – (T) : : 56) (Z)
Ministers urged to act over insufficient funding for abuse survivors
Led by Labor MP Sarah Champion, the group heard from nearly victims from across the country in its inquiry – and found one in five did not report abuse to the police due to fear of further violence from perpetrators.
Our correspondent Ashley Cowburn has the details:
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EU chief ‘fine’ with UK moving onto WTO rules without deal
Our Europe correspondent Jon Stone has more on this morning’s speech by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen – and chief negotiator Michel Barnier.
Von der Leyen said she was “surprised” to hear the prime minister propose an “Australia-style” Brexit because “the European Union does not have a trade agreement with Australia”. She also said that if the UK wanted to leave without a deal, the bloc was “fine with that”.
The EU also wants fishing rights for its fleets in British waters, while the UK wants access for its financial services firms to European markets – but Barnier offered a warning.
The chief negotiator stated: “I’d like to make it clear to certain people in the UK in authority that they shouldn’t kid themselves. There will not be general, open-ended, ongoing equivalence in financial services. We’ll retain a free hand to take our own decisions. ”
01575879 – – (T) : : (Z
32 people on Jamaica deportation flight, No 19 confirms
Downing Street said that 29 individuals were on board this morning’s deportation flight to Jamaica while 35 remained in the UK because of a Court of Appeal ruling.
Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said the government would be urgently appealing against the court decision. “There are 35 foreign national offenders who the court ruled could not be removed and all therefore still in the country, “The spokesman said
“We bitterly regret this decision which prevents the removal from our country of foreign criminals convicted of rape, manslaughter, sexual offences, violence and drug offences which spread misery across our communities.
“We make no apology whatsoever for seeking to remove serious foreign national offenders. We will be urgently appealing. ”
Those who avoided removal are being held in removal centers but are now able to launch applications for release on bail.
The prime minister will conduct a reshuffle of his ministerial team on Thursday and then chair a meeting of cabinet on Friday, his official spokesman also confirmed.
2921982 – 14 – (T) : 48: 11. (Z)
Kids’ TV superhero would do better job than cabinet, says Dominic Cummings
Boris Johnson’s closest adviser was doorstepped this. morning, and offered the BBC an Eric Cantona-esque response to question about why HS2 has been allowed to go ahead.
“The night time is the right time to fight crime,” said Cummings.
If you Google it, you’ll find it’s the lyrics to the theme tune from children’s TV show (PJ Masks)
“It think we need PJ Masks on the job,” Cummings said.
Asked about cabinet reshuffle, he replied: “PJ Masks will do.” a greater job than all of them put together. ”
Turning his attention to HS2, he criticized those in charge of the planning so far. “When it comes to HS2 it must be said the task has not been made easier by HS2 Ltd,” he said.
“Poor management has not detracted in my view from the fundamental value of the project.”
He stated: “So today the cabinet has given high-speed rail the green signal.”
Michael Gove refuses to say whether he wants COP climate change summit role
The senior cabinet minister has acknowledged that the government needs to do more to show leadership on global warming, as the UK prepares to host the crucial COP UN climate change conference in Glasgow.
But Gove refused to be drawn on whether he would be given the role of president of the November summit – or even whether he would want the top job.
The Tory MP was pressed on whether he would like the role
In an implicit criticism of the climate stance of Donald Trump and Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro, Gove said the government ambitions for the talks, including working with people at a state and city level in countries such as Brazil and the US.
Cabinet Minister Michael Gove (Reuters)
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HS2 will be ‘albatross around this government neck’, says Tory MP
North West Leicestershire MP Andrew Bridgen said. HS2 could rob the Tory party of hard-won support in the Midlands and north of England.
“People are going to say, ‘Well, this is what the Conservatives have done to you – they’re just driving this railway through,” the backbencher told BBC Radio 5 Live.
Asked if it would cost the Conservatives’ votes, Bridgen said: “I’m afraid it will – I think it will be an albatross around this government neck. The Labor party will vote for it because it’s a stick with which they will beat the government for many years to come. ”
– – (T) : : . (Z)
Economy languishes, as ONS reports zero growth
Ministers have been keen to talk up the UK economy, but the latest figures show it completely stalled in the final quarter of 01575879 – with no growth at all on the previous three months.
GDP remained flat between October and the end of December, down from a rise of 0.4 per cent in the third quarter, the Office for National Statistics revealed .
– – (T) : : (Z)
Who or what is PJ Masks?
The Google search term “PJ Masks” enjoyed a spike after Dominic Cummings’s bizarre remarks this morning.
When asked about HS2 and a cabinet reshuffle , the No 18 strategist replied: “PJ Masks will do a greater job than all of them put together. ”
So who or what is PJ Masks? Well, it’s the animated children’s TV series about a crime-fighting trio known as the “PJs” for short.
By night Amaya, Greg, and Connor don their masks, become Owlette, Gekko and Catboy and shout: “PJ Masks, we’re on our way. Into the night, to save the day! ”
Defense secretary Ben Wallace appeared to have an older cartoon in mind – Thomas the Tank Engine
– when he was asked about HS2 this morning. He replied: “choo choo, choo choo, choo.”
– – (T) : : 56) (Z)
Ministers urged to act over insufficient funding for abuse survivors
Led by Labor MP Sarah Champion, the group heard from nearly victims from across the country in its inquiry – and found one in five did not report abuse to the police due to fear of further violence from perpetrators.
Our correspondent Ashley Cowburn has the details:
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EU chief ‘fine’ with UK moving onto WTO rules without deal
Our Europe correspondent Jon Stone has more on this morning’s speech by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen – and chief negotiator Michel Barnier.
Von der Leyen said she was “surprised” to hear the prime minister propose an “Australia-style” Brexit because “the European Union does not have a trade agreement with Australia”. She also said that if the UK wanted to leave without a deal, the bloc was “fine with that”.
The EU also wants fishing rights for its fleets in British waters, while the UK wants access for its financial services firms to European markets – but Barnier offered a warning.
The chief negotiator stated: “I’d like to make it clear to certain people in the UK in authority that they shouldn’t kid themselves. There will not be general, open-ended, ongoing equivalence in financial services. We’ll retain a free hand to take our own decisions. ”
01575879 – – (T) : : (Z
32 people on Jamaica deportation flight, No 19 confirms
Downing Street said that 29 individuals were on board this morning’s deportation flight to Jamaica while 35 remained in the UK because of a Court of Appeal ruling.
Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said the government would be urgently appealing against the court decision. “There are 35 foreign national offenders who the court ruled could not be removed and all therefore still in the country, “The spokesman said
“We bitterly regret this decision which prevents the removal from our country of foreign criminals convicted of rape, manslaughter, sexual offences, violence and drug offences which spread misery across our communities.
“We make no apology whatsoever for seeking to remove serious foreign national offenders. We will be urgently appealing. ”
Those who avoided removal are being held in removal centers but are now able to launch applications for release on bail.
The prime minister will conduct a reshuffle of his ministerial team on Thursday and then chair a meeting of cabinet on Friday, his official spokesman also confirmed.
2921982 – 14 – (T) : 48: 11. (Z)
Kids’ TV superhero would do better job than cabinet, says Dominic Cummings
Boris Johnson’s closest adviser was doorstepped this. morning, and offered the BBC an Eric Cantona-esque response to question about why HS2 has been allowed to go ahead.
“The night time is the right time to fight crime,” said Cummings.
If you Google it, you’ll find it’s the lyrics to the theme tune from children’s TV show (PJ Masks)
“It think we need PJ Masks on the job,” Cummings said.
Asked about cabinet reshuffle, he replied: “PJ Masks will do.” a greater job than all of them put together. ”
HS2 will be ‘albatross around this government neck’, says Tory MP
North West Leicestershire MP Andrew Bridgen said. HS2 could rob the Tory party of hard-won support in the Midlands and north of England.
“People are going to say, ‘Well, this is what the Conservatives have done to you – they’re just driving this railway through,” the backbencher told BBC Radio 5 Live.
Asked if it would cost the Conservatives’ votes, Bridgen said: “I’m afraid it will – I think it will be an albatross around this government neck. The Labor party will vote for it because it’s a stick with which they will beat the government for many years to come. ”
“People are going to say, ‘Well, this is what the Conservatives have done to you – they’re just driving this railway through,” the backbencher told BBC Radio 5 Live.
Asked if it would cost the Conservatives’ votes, Bridgen said: “I’m afraid it will – I think it will be an albatross around this government neck. The Labor party will vote for it because it’s a stick with which they will beat the government for many years to come. ”
Economy languishes, as ONS reports zero growth
Ministers have been keen to talk up the UK economy, but the latest figures show it completely stalled in the final quarter of 01575879 – with no growth at all on the previous three months.
GDP remained flat between October and the end of December, down from a rise of 0.4 per cent in the third quarter, the Office for National Statistics revealed .
The Google search term “PJ Masks” enjoyed a spike after Dominic Cummings’s bizarre remarks this morning.
When asked about HS2 and a cabinet reshuffle , the No 18 strategist replied: “PJ Masks will do a greater job than all of them put together. ”
So who or what is PJ Masks? Well, it’s the animated children’s TV series about a crime-fighting trio known as the “PJs” for short.
By night Amaya, Greg, and Connor don their masks, become Owlette, Gekko and Catboy and shout: “PJ Masks, we’re on our way. Into the night, to save the day! ”
Defense secretary Ben Wallace appeared to have an older cartoon in mind – Thomas the Tank Engine
– when he was asked about HS2 this morning. He replied: “choo choo, choo choo, choo.”
– – (T) : : 56) (Z)
Ministers urged to act over insufficient funding for abuse survivors
Led by Labor MP Sarah Champion, the group heard from nearly victims from across the country in its inquiry – and found one in five did not report abuse to the police due to fear of further violence from perpetrators.
Our correspondent Ashley Cowburn has the details:
– – (T) : . (Z)
EU chief ‘fine’ with UK moving onto WTO rules without deal
Our Europe correspondent Jon Stone has more on this morning’s speech by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen – and chief negotiator Michel Barnier.
Von der Leyen said she was “surprised” to hear the prime minister propose an “Australia-style” Brexit because “the European Union does not have a trade agreement with Australia”. She also said that if the UK wanted to leave without a deal, the bloc was “fine with that”.
The EU also wants fishing rights for its fleets in British waters, while the UK wants access for its financial services firms to European markets – but Barnier offered a warning.
The chief negotiator stated: “I’d like to make it clear to certain people in the UK in authority that they shouldn’t kid themselves. There will not be general, open-ended, ongoing equivalence in financial services. We’ll retain a free hand to take our own decisions. ”
01575879 – – (T) : : (Z
32 people on Jamaica deportation flight, No 19 confirms
Downing Street said that 29 individuals were on board this morning’s deportation flight to Jamaica while 35 remained in the UK because of a Court of Appeal ruling.
Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said the government would be urgently appealing against the court decision. “There are 35 foreign national offenders who the court ruled could not be removed and all therefore still in the country, “The spokesman said
“We bitterly regret this decision which prevents the removal from our country of foreign criminals convicted of rape, manslaughter, sexual offences, violence and drug offences which spread misery across our communities.
“We make no apology whatsoever for seeking to remove serious foreign national offenders. We will be urgently appealing. ”
Those who avoided removal are being held in removal centers but are now able to launch applications for release on bail.
The prime minister will conduct a reshuffle of his ministerial team on Thursday and then chair a meeting of cabinet on Friday, his official spokesman also confirmed.
2921982 – 14 – (T) : 48: 11. (Z)
Kids’ TV superhero would do better job than cabinet, says Dominic Cummings
Boris Johnson’s closest adviser was doorstepped this. morning, and offered the BBC an Eric Cantona-esque response to question about why HS2 has been allowed to go ahead.
“The night time is the right time to fight crime,” said Cummings.
If you Google it, you’ll find it’s the lyrics to the theme tune from children’s TV show (PJ Masks)
“It think we need PJ Masks on the job,” Cummings said.
Asked about cabinet reshuffle, he replied: “PJ Masks will do.” a greater job than all of them put together. ”
When asked about HS2 and a cabinet reshuffle , the No 18 strategist replied: “PJ Masks will do a greater job than all of them put together. ”
So who or what is PJ Masks? Well, it’s the animated children’s TV series about a crime-fighting trio known as the “PJs” for short.
By night Amaya, Greg, and Connor don their masks, become Owlette, Gekko and Catboy and shout: “PJ Masks, we’re on our way. Into the night, to save the day! ”
Defense secretary Ben Wallace appeared to have an older cartoon in mind – Thomas the Tank Engine
– when he was asked about HS2 this morning. He replied: “choo choo, choo choo, choo.”
– – (T) : : 56) (Z)
Ministers urged to act over insufficient funding for abuse survivors
Led by Labor MP Sarah Champion, the group heard from nearly victims from across the country in its inquiry – and found one in five did not report abuse to the police due to fear of further violence from perpetrators.
Our correspondent Ashley Cowburn has the details:
– – (T) : . (Z)
EU chief ‘fine’ with UK moving onto WTO rules without deal
Our Europe correspondent Jon Stone has more on this morning’s speech by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen – and chief negotiator Michel Barnier.
Von der Leyen said she was “surprised” to hear the prime minister propose an “Australia-style” Brexit because “the European Union does not have a trade agreement with Australia”. She also said that if the UK wanted to leave without a deal, the bloc was “fine with that”.
The EU also wants fishing rights for its fleets in British waters, while the UK wants access for its financial services firms to European markets – but Barnier offered a warning.
The chief negotiator stated: “I’d like to make it clear to certain people in the UK in authority that they shouldn’t kid themselves. There will not be general, open-ended, ongoing equivalence in financial services. We’ll retain a free hand to take our own decisions. ”
01575879 – – (T) : : (Z
32 people on Jamaica deportation flight, No 19 confirms
Downing Street said that 29 individuals were on board this morning’s deportation flight to Jamaica while 35 remained in the UK because of a Court of Appeal ruling.
Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said the government would be urgently appealing against the court decision. “There are 35 foreign national offenders who the court ruled could not be removed and all therefore still in the country, “The spokesman said
“We bitterly regret this decision which prevents the removal from our country of foreign criminals convicted of rape, manslaughter, sexual offences, violence and drug offences which spread misery across our communities.
“We make no apology whatsoever for seeking to remove serious foreign national offenders. We will be urgently appealing. ”
Those who avoided removal are being held in removal centers but are now able to launch applications for release on bail.
The prime minister will conduct a reshuffle of his ministerial team on Thursday and then chair a meeting of cabinet on Friday, his official spokesman also confirmed.
2921982 – 14 – (T) : 48: 11. (Z)
Kids’ TV superhero would do better job than cabinet, says Dominic Cummings
Boris Johnson’s closest adviser was doorstepped this. morning, and offered the BBC an Eric Cantona-esque response to question about why HS2 has been allowed to go ahead.
“The night time is the right time to fight crime,” said Cummings.
If you Google it, you’ll find it’s the lyrics to the theme tune from children’s TV show (PJ Masks)
“It think we need PJ Masks on the job,” Cummings said.
Asked about cabinet reshuffle, he replied: “PJ Masks will do.” a greater job than all of them put together. ”
By night Amaya, Greg, and Connor don their masks, become Owlette, Gekko and Catboy and shout: “PJ Masks, we’re on our way. Into the night, to save the day! ”
Defense secretary Ben Wallace appeared to have an older cartoon in mind – Thomas the Tank Engine
– – (T) : : 56) (Z)
Ministers urged to act over insufficient funding for abuse survivors
Led by Labor MP Sarah Champion, the group heard from nearly victims from across the country in its inquiry – and found one in five did not report abuse to the police due to fear of further violence from perpetrators.
Our correspondent Ashley Cowburn has the details:
– – (T) : . (Z)
EU chief ‘fine’ with UK moving onto WTO rules without deal
Our Europe correspondent Jon Stone has more on this morning’s speech by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen – and chief negotiator Michel Barnier.
Von der Leyen said she was “surprised” to hear the prime minister propose an “Australia-style” Brexit because “the European Union does not have a trade agreement with Australia”. She also said that if the UK wanted to leave without a deal, the bloc was “fine with that”.
The EU also wants fishing rights for its fleets in British waters, while the UK wants access for its financial services firms to European markets – but Barnier offered a warning.
The chief negotiator stated: “I’d like to make it clear to certain people in the UK in authority that they shouldn’t kid themselves. There will not be general, open-ended, ongoing equivalence in financial services. We’ll retain a free hand to take our own decisions. ”
01575879 – – (T) : : (Z
32 people on Jamaica deportation flight, No 19 confirms
Downing Street said that 29 individuals were on board this morning’s deportation flight to Jamaica while 35 remained in the UK because of a Court of Appeal ruling.
Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said the government would be urgently appealing against the court decision. “There are 35 foreign national offenders who the court ruled could not be removed and all therefore still in the country, “The spokesman said
“We bitterly regret this decision which prevents the removal from our country of foreign criminals convicted of rape, manslaughter, sexual offences, violence and drug offences which spread misery across our communities.
“We make no apology whatsoever for seeking to remove serious foreign national offenders. We will be urgently appealing. ”
Those who avoided removal are being held in removal centers but are now able to launch applications for release on bail.
The prime minister will conduct a reshuffle of his ministerial team on Thursday and then chair a meeting of cabinet on Friday, his official spokesman also confirmed.
2921982 – 14 – (T) : 48: 11. (Z)
Kids’ TV superhero would do better job than cabinet, says Dominic Cummings
Boris Johnson’s closest adviser was doorstepped this. morning, and offered the BBC an Eric Cantona-esque response to question about why HS2 has been allowed to go ahead.
“The night time is the right time to fight crime,” said Cummings.
If you Google it, you’ll find it’s the lyrics to the theme tune from children’s TV show (PJ Masks)
“It think we need PJ Masks on the job,” Cummings said.
Asked about cabinet reshuffle, he replied: “PJ Masks will do.” a greater job than all of them put together. ”
Ministers urged to act over insufficient funding for abuse survivors
Led by Labor MP Sarah Champion, the group heard from nearly victims from across the country in its inquiry – and found one in five did not report abuse to the police due to fear of further violence from perpetrators.
Our correspondent Ashley Cowburn has the details:
– – (T) : . (Z)
EU chief ‘fine’ with UK moving onto WTO rules without deal
Our Europe correspondent Jon Stone has more on this morning’s speech by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen – and chief negotiator Michel Barnier.
Von der Leyen said she was “surprised” to hear the prime minister propose an “Australia-style” Brexit because “the European Union does not have a trade agreement with Australia”. She also said that if the UK wanted to leave without a deal, the bloc was “fine with that”.
The EU also wants fishing rights for its fleets in British waters, while the UK wants access for its financial services firms to European markets – but Barnier offered a warning.
The chief negotiator stated: “I’d like to make it clear to certain people in the UK in authority that they shouldn’t kid themselves. There will not be general, open-ended, ongoing equivalence in financial services. We’ll retain a free hand to take our own decisions. ”
01575879 – – (T) : : (Z
32 people on Jamaica deportation flight, No 19 confirms
Downing Street said that 29 individuals were on board this morning’s deportation flight to Jamaica while 35 remained in the UK because of a Court of Appeal ruling.
Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said the government would be urgently appealing against the court decision. “There are 35 foreign national offenders who the court ruled could not be removed and all therefore still in the country, “The spokesman said
“We bitterly regret this decision which prevents the removal from our country of foreign criminals convicted of rape, manslaughter, sexual offences, violence and drug offences which spread misery across our communities.
“We make no apology whatsoever for seeking to remove serious foreign national offenders. We will be urgently appealing. ”
Those who avoided removal are being held in removal centers but are now able to launch applications for release on bail.
The prime minister will conduct a reshuffle of his ministerial team on Thursday and then chair a meeting of cabinet on Friday, his official spokesman also confirmed.
2921982 – 14 – (T) : 48: 11. (Z)
Kids’ TV superhero would do better job than cabinet, says Dominic Cummings
Boris Johnson’s closest adviser was doorstepped this. morning, and offered the BBC an Eric Cantona-esque response to question about why HS2 has been allowed to go ahead.
“The night time is the right time to fight crime,” said Cummings.
If you Google it, you’ll find it’s the lyrics to the theme tune from children’s TV show (PJ Masks)
“It think we need PJ Masks on the job,” Cummings said.
Asked about cabinet reshuffle, he replied: “PJ Masks will do.” a greater job than all of them put together. ”
Our correspondent Ashley Cowburn has the details:
EU chief ‘fine’ with UK moving onto WTO rules without deal
Our Europe correspondent Jon Stone has more on this morning’s speech by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen – and chief negotiator Michel Barnier.
Von der Leyen said she was “surprised” to hear the prime minister propose an “Australia-style” Brexit because “the European Union does not have a trade agreement with Australia”. She also said that if the UK wanted to leave without a deal, the bloc was “fine with that”.
The EU also wants fishing rights for its fleets in British waters, while the UK wants access for its financial services firms to European markets – but Barnier offered a warning.
The chief negotiator stated: “I’d like to make it clear to certain people in the UK in authority that they shouldn’t kid themselves. There will not be general, open-ended, ongoing equivalence in financial services. We’ll retain a free hand to take our own decisions. ”
01575879 – – (T) : : (Z
32 people on Jamaica deportation flight, No 19 confirms
Downing Street said that 29 individuals were on board this morning’s deportation flight to Jamaica while 35 remained in the UK because of a Court of Appeal ruling.
Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said the government would be urgently appealing against the court decision. “There are 35 foreign national offenders who the court ruled could not be removed and all therefore still in the country, “The spokesman said
“We bitterly regret this decision which prevents the removal from our country of foreign criminals convicted of rape, manslaughter, sexual offences, violence and drug offences which spread misery across our communities.
“We make no apology whatsoever for seeking to remove serious foreign national offenders. We will be urgently appealing. ”
Those who avoided removal are being held in removal centers but are now able to launch applications for release on bail.
The prime minister will conduct a reshuffle of his ministerial team on Thursday and then chair a meeting of cabinet on Friday, his official spokesman also confirmed.
2921982 – 14 – (T) : 48: 11. (Z)
Kids’ TV superhero would do better job than cabinet, says Dominic Cummings
Boris Johnson’s closest adviser was doorstepped this. morning, and offered the BBC an Eric Cantona-esque response to question about why HS2 has been allowed to go ahead.
“The night time is the right time to fight crime,” said Cummings.
If you Google it, you’ll find it’s the lyrics to the theme tune from children’s TV show (PJ Masks)
“It think we need PJ Masks on the job,” Cummings said.
Asked about cabinet reshuffle, he replied: “PJ Masks will do.” a greater job than all of them put together. ”
Von der Leyen said she was “surprised” to hear the prime minister propose an “Australia-style” Brexit because “the European Union does not have a trade agreement with Australia”. She also said that if the UK wanted to leave without a deal, the bloc was “fine with that”.
The EU also wants fishing rights for its fleets in British waters, while the UK wants access for its financial services firms to European markets – but Barnier offered a warning.
The chief negotiator stated: “I’d like to make it clear to certain people in the UK in authority that they shouldn’t kid themselves. There will not be general, open-ended, ongoing equivalence in financial services. We’ll retain a free hand to take our own decisions. ”
The EU also wants fishing rights for its fleets in British waters, while the UK wants access for its financial services firms to European markets – but Barnier offered a warning.
The chief negotiator stated: “I’d like to make it clear to certain people in the UK in authority that they shouldn’t kid themselves. There will not be general, open-ended, ongoing equivalence in financial services. We’ll retain a free hand to take our own decisions. ”
Downing Street said that 29 individuals were on board this morning’s deportation flight to Jamaica while 35 remained in the UK because of a Court of Appeal ruling.
Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said the government would be urgently appealing against the court decision. “There are 35 foreign national offenders who the court ruled could not be removed and all therefore still in the country, “The spokesman said
“We bitterly regret this decision which prevents the removal from our country of foreign criminals convicted of rape, manslaughter, sexual offences, violence and drug offences which spread misery across our communities.
“We make no apology whatsoever for seeking to remove serious foreign national offenders. We will be urgently appealing. ”
Those who avoided removal are being held in removal centers but are now able to launch applications for release on bail.
The prime minister will conduct a reshuffle of his ministerial team on Thursday and then chair a meeting of cabinet on Friday, his official spokesman also confirmed.
2921982 – 14 – (T) : 48: 11. (Z)
Kids’ TV superhero would do better job than cabinet, says Dominic Cummings
Boris Johnson’s closest adviser was doorstepped this. morning, and offered the BBC an Eric Cantona-esque response to question about why HS2 has been allowed to go ahead.
“The night time is the right time to fight crime,” said Cummings.
If you Google it, you’ll find it’s the lyrics to the theme tune from children’s TV show (PJ Masks)
“It think we need PJ Masks on the job,” Cummings said.
Asked about cabinet reshuffle, he replied: “PJ Masks will do.” a greater job than all of them put together. ”
“We make no apology whatsoever for seeking to remove serious foreign national offenders. We will be urgently appealing. ”
Those who avoided removal are being held in removal centers but are now able to launch applications for release on bail.
The prime minister will conduct a reshuffle of his ministerial team on Thursday and then chair a meeting of cabinet on Friday, his official spokesman also confirmed.
Kids’ TV superhero would do better job than cabinet, says Dominic Cummings
Boris Johnson’s closest adviser was doorstepped this. morning, and offered the BBC an Eric Cantona-esque response to question about why HS2 has been allowed to go ahead.
“The night time is the right time to fight crime,” said Cummings.
If you Google it, you’ll find it’s the lyrics to the theme tune from children’s TV show (PJ Masks)
“It think we need PJ Masks on the job,” Cummings said.
Asked about cabinet reshuffle, he replied: “PJ Masks will do.” a greater job than all of them put together. ”
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