POLITICS
Does Brexit leave the Kremlin smiling?
Amid the chaotic aftermath of the Brexit vote, with both the United Kingdom and Europe in turmoil, one world leader is widely seen as benefiting from the dramatic turn of events. "Brexit is a win for Putin," announced Michael McFaul, a former U.S. ambassador to Russia. Writing in The Washington Post, McFaul said:...
China a Potential Winner in Britain-EU Breakup
China is a potential winner if Britain and the European Union rework trade deals and look for investors after a British exit. Beijing faces a blow from weaker European demand for its exports and pressure to hold its yuan steady in turbulent currency markets. But economists and political analysts say if Britain and the EU split,...
Clinton, Warren Meet for First 2016 Campaign Event
In December, thirteen of the 14 Democratic women serving in the U.S. Senate hosted a fundraiser for their favorite primary candidate: Hillary Clinton. The one who didn't show? Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Six months later, there's little distance between two of the most powerful women in the Democratic Party....
Nicola Sturgeon says MSPs at Holyrood could veto Brexit
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has told the BBC that Holyrood could try to block the UK's exit from the EU. She was speaking following a referendum on Thursday which saw Britain vote by 52% to 48% to leave Europe. However, in Scotland the picture was different with 62% backing Remain and 38% wanting to go....
China warns Brexit will ‘cast shadow’ over global economy
China finance experts have warned that Britain's decision to leave the European Union will "cast a shadow over the global economy". Finance minister Lou Jiwei said the "repercussions and fallout" will emerge over the next five to 10 years. Huang Yiping, a member of China's central bank monetary...
Cameron’s friends blast ‘mendacious’ Leave campaign & hunt for a candidate to ‘stop Boris’
FRIENDS of David Cameron have furiously hit out at Brexit campaigners for leading a “mendacious” campaign against the Prime Minister. Allies of Mr Cameron accused Michael Gove and Boris Johnson of “corroding” trust in politics as Project Fear warnings are proving to be a “reality”. Colleagues...
No second gear? Matt Le Blanc ‘tells Top Gear bosses he’ll quit if Evans isn’t sacked’
MATT Le Blanc has vowed to quit Top Gear unless Chris Evans is kicked off the show, according to reports. The presenter has allegedly grown increasingly frustrated with his co-star’s attitude towards the team on the BBC show. And insiders said the former Friends star delivered an ultimatum to corporation bosses by...
Emotional Adele wows Glastonbury
Pop star Adele has conquered the Glastonbury festival with an emotional set, full of generosity and warmth. The crowd in front of the Pyramid Stage stretched as far as the eye could see, as she opened with a note-perfect rendition of Hello. The star changed one of the lyrics to say "I've been Glastonbury...
Brexit: Hilary Benn sacked as Corbyn faces ‘no confidence’ pressure
Shadow foreign secretary Hilary Benn has been sacked from the shadow cabinet amid claims he was encouraging ministers to resign should Jeremy Corbyn ignore a vote of no confidence. Labour's leader faces a vote of no confidence over claims he was "lacklustre" during the EU referendum. A Labour source told the BBC...
Spanish voters head back to polls in bid to break deadlock
Polls are due to reopen in Spain after the four main parties failed to break the political deadlock from December's inconclusive general election. Opinion polls have suggested that Sunday's election may still not overcome the stalemate. The conservative Popular Party (PP) is tipped to win, but to fall short of a...
Could London become an EU state? Calls for independence after capital votes to Bremain
THE GROWING chasm between prosperous London and the rest of the UK became even wider today as demands in the capital grew to become a breakaway state. The capital was shown to be monumentaly out-of-step wit the rest of Britain after largely voting Remain while the nation voted to Leave the EU. But today the disconnect was...
ANTI-BREXITERS swamp London as it emerges Parliament will have to consider SECOND vote
PROTESTERS calling for a rerun of the historic EU in/out referendum who swamped London's streets today and yesterday have already secured a Parliamentary debate over the issue. Thousands of demonstrators hit the capital's streets and those of Edinburgh today as part of the f**k Bexit rally, banners with slogans such as...