Hartlepool MP Mike Hill has signed a motion of no confidence in the Prime Minister over her Brexit deal. Mr Hill backed the motion proposed in Parliament by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn demanding Theresa May hold a meaningful vote on the Withdrawal Agreement before Christmas. Mr Hill said on his Facebook page: “She also is wanting to kick the meaningful vote can further down the road; because she will lose it. “While I’ve been on the Fisheries Bill dealing with the business end of one of the loudest Brexit topics – breaking away from the common fisheries agreement – the rigmarole on the green benches has been unimaginable. “May is truly the captain of a rudderless and sinking ship. Happy to sign the motion of no confidence in her. “The lights may be on, but the cabinet ain’t at home.”Downing Street accused Mr Corbyn of a political “stunt” in tabling the no confidence motion which is non-binding.The wording of the … [Read more...] about Hartlepool MP signs Theresa May no confidence motion over Brexit ‘rigmarole’
Road closures and diversions for six weeks at Hipperholme for gas network upgrade
Drivers through Hipperholme can expect road closures and diversions in the New Year as Northern Gas Networks (NGN) will replace the ageing gas main at Wakefield Road. Work will begin on 3 January and is expected to be completed on 9 February.Read: Nine of the best pictures from the Sowerby Bridge Winterlight FestivalThe major project is part of NGN’s ongoing development of infrastructure in the Halifax area to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas for years to come. In order to complete the scheme safely and efficiently, it will be necessary to introduce some traffic management.A road closure will be placed on Wakefield Road at the junction of Leeds Road from 3 January until 20 January 2019. A clearly signed diversion route will direct motorists to the A649 Wakefield Road, A641 Bradford Road, Whitehall Road East and the A58 Leeds Road, and vice versa.Read: Find out how your child's school performed in latest league tablesNGN’s dedicated Customer Care team … [Read more...] about Road closures and diversions for six weeks at Hipperholme for gas network upgrade
Asylum seekers stake claims on US soil at border
Moises Castillo Associated Press Published 6:51 AM EST Dec 18, 2018 Tijuana, Mexico – Several asylum seekers, joined by two members of the U.S. Congress, waited on a small patch of U.S. soil for hours demanding that their claims be processed immediately, challenging a U.S. policy to make people wait in Mexico if there are capacity constraints. The 21 Honduran asylum seekers camped on U.S. soil at San Diego’s Otay Mesa port of entry, with the official border separating the U.S. and Mexico to the south and U.S. inspection booths to the north, said Nicole Ramos, an attorney at Al Otro Lado, a legal services organization working on behalf of the migrants. The official border marker generally goes unnoticed by people walking toward inspectors. By Monday night, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agreed to process eight unaccompanied children, one mother with five children and one man, Ramos said. But a family of five and one man continued to wait on the small piece of U.S. … [Read more...] about Asylum seekers stake claims on US soil at border
DACA, immigration advocates say they won’t support Trump’s wall but are open to some compromise
As President Donald Trump and leading Democrats clash over border security spending, immigration advocates are increasingly at odds, unsure about compromising with a president committed to limiting all forms of immigration. Though most say they don’t support the construction of a border wall in exchange for a path to citizenship for beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, some feel that Democrats might have to give in to some of Trump’s demands if Congress can find a permanent solution for Dreamers before 2020.DACA, as the program is known, was created by former President Barack Obama’s June 2012 executive order and has granted immigrants brought to the country illegally as children relief from deportation. They also get renewable two-year work permits.“We want something clean that doesn’t go into this notion that many have in Congress that in order to provide some protection for a few, you have to punish … [Read more...] about DACA, immigration advocates say they won’t support Trump’s wall but are open to some compromise
Donegal man (77) killed in freak accident while showing car to mechanics
A Donegal man (77) was killed while showing his car to mechanics on Monday afternoon. Mervyn Orr became entangled in machinery at a garage near St. Johnston, which is only a few miles away from the border.Mr. Orr had taken his car to the garage to be serviced.Emergency services attended the scene including the Air Ambulance Northern Ireland.Mr. Orr died at the scene.Local Donegal County Councillor for the area, Paul Canning, described Mr. Orr's death as "just devastating".“They are a very well-known and respected family and would have been involved in a lot of fund-raising for various charities over the years.“This is just devastating for the entire community on the mouth of Christmas.“The thoughts and prayers of all the people of Donegal are with them at this time and the owner of the garage who I understand is extremely upset by what has happened,” he said.Donegal Darts Club extended their sympathies to Mr. Orr's family, in particular, his son Rodney who is a … [Read more...] about Donegal man (77) killed in freak accident while showing car to mechanics