Gavin Cordon and Shaun Connolly, Press Association 17 October, 2018 13:06 Theresa May has vowed to protect the "precious Union of the United Kingdom" as she battles to keep her faltering hopes of a Brexit deal alive. As the British prime minister prepared to address leaders of the remaining 27 member states in Brussels, she insisted that she remained committed to securing an agreement with the EU. However, during exchanges at Prime Minister's Questions, Jeremy Corbyn said the Tories were too "weak and divided" to negotiate effectively with Brussels. Mrs May travels to Brussels for what had been billed as "the moment of truth" in the negotiations amid growing concerns the two sides will be unable to bridge the gap over the key issue of the Northern Ireland border. In the Commons however she made clear she would not accept any "backstop" arrangement to ensure the border with the Republic remains open which effectively drew a border between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK. … [Read more...] about Brexit: Theresa May says she will not allow Brussels to break up United Kingdom
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May vows she will not allow Brussels to break up the United Kingdom
News / UK and world by Press Association October 17, 2018, 12:59 pm FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter Theresa May has vowed to protect the “precious Union of the United Kingdom” as she battles to keep her faltering hopes of a Brexit deal alive. As the Prime Minister prepared to address leaders of the remaining 27 member states in Brussels, she insisted that she remained committed to securing an agreement with the EU. However, during exchanges at Prime Minister’s Questions, Jeremy Corbyn said the Tories were too “weak and divided” to negotiate effectively with Brussels. Mrs May travels to Brussels for what had been billed as “the moment of truth” in the negotiations amid growing concerns the two sides will be unable to bridge the gap over the key issue of the Northern Ireland border. In the Commons however she made clear she would not accept any “backstop” arrangement to ensure … [Read more...] about May vows she will not allow Brussels to break up the United Kingdom
‘I will defend our United Kingdom until my last breath’ vows David Mundell
0 Have your say Scottish Secretary David Mundell has vowed to “defend our United Kingdom until my last breath,” after being accused of a power grab. SNP MP Patrick Grady had accused Mr Mundell of “presiding over a power grab” during Scottish Questions in the Commons, adding: “Scottish Tories... have never wanted the Scottish Parliament to succeed and are using Brexit to undermine it.”Mr Mundell responded: “He and his colleagues want to break up the United Kingdom.” Mr Mundell was unapologetic about his ultimatum over a Brexit which in any way separates the UK.“I make no apology for making absolutely clear that the integrity of the UK is a red line for me and my Scottish Conservative colleagues in any deal on leaving the EU,” he told the Commons during Scottish Questions.“The position is exactly the same for our Prime Minister.“I know those on the SNP benches’ preference would be a … [Read more...] about ‘I will defend our United Kingdom until my last breath’ vows David Mundell
Ian Murray: How the Tories threaten to break up the United Kingdom
0 Have your say THE SNP thrives on grievance. Rather than govern in the public interest, Nicola Sturgeon will always seize the opportunity to blame Westminster for Scotland’s ills. The problem is that the Tories repeatedly hand them that opportunity.The Nationalists are dreaming of a hard Brexit: they couldn’t care less about the impact on jobs in England or Wales; they just want another excuse to drum up support for Scottish independence.And with the Chequers plan delivering just that – a hard Brexit – the Prime Minister has played right into Nicola Sturgeon’s hands.Today, the Tory government has called a debate in the Commons on “strengthening the Union”. At the moment, it is the Tories who are weakening the Union.By careering towards the cliff-edge of a hard Brexit, the UK Government is creating divisions that risk tearing apart the fabric of the United Kingdom. That’s why the Tories are now as big a threat to … [Read more...] about Ian Murray: How the Tories threaten to break up the United Kingdom
‘Baby Trump’ balloons are coming to New Jersey after flying in the United Kingdom
Activists in New Jersey are bringing "Baby Trump" blimps to the United States after seeing the diaper-clad balloon's scene-stealing appearances during protests against President Donald Trump's visit to the United Kingdom.They plan to fly the 20-foot tall caricature near the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, where the President spends many summer weekends.Jim Girvan, one of the organizers, told CNN that they've gotten permission from UK activists to make their own balloons from the original creators' patterns and molds.Their GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $17,000 -- more than triple their original goal -- in three days and Girvan says the money is still pouring in.They're now planning to buy three balloons, so they can appear at protests and events all over the US.Girvan is also the organizer of the People's Motorcade, which holds protests outside of Trump National every Saturday, except during the winter. He says they've developed a good relationship … [Read more...] about ‘Baby Trump’ balloons are coming to New Jersey after flying in the United Kingdom