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Blair: ‘It’s gut-wrenching Labour isn’t committed to stopping Brexit’

Tony Blair has hit out at Jeremy Corbyn’s “abject refusal” to lead the UK “out of the Brexit nightmare”. The former prime minister is to say it is “gut-wrenching” that Labour is not leading the call for a People’s Vote. And he will condemn the “stupidity” of the “far left” for denigrating the record of the New Labour years in government. In a speech in London, Blair will argue that left-wing populism is not the answer to populism on the right and instead the “progressive centre” must recognise and address…

Corbyn joins opposition leaders to call for ‘meaningful’ Brexit vote

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The leaders of Westminster’s opposition parties have joined forces to urge Theresa May to allow amendments to the government’s “meaningful vote” on Brexit – which could lead to a People’s Vote. Labour’s Jeremy Corbyn, the SNP’s Ian Blackford, Lib Dem Sir Vince Cable and Plaid Cymru’s Liz Saville Roberts used a joint letter to the prime minister to seek assurances over the “meaningful vote” on the Brexit agreement. Recent interventions from Government ministers have suggested that you and your government may seek to limit or constrain the process on the…

Labour MP plotted with brother to evade speeding prosecution, court hears

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A Labour MP plotted with her brother to evade a speeding prosecution by pretending a Russian man had been behind the wheel, a court has heard. Fiona Onasanya, MP for Peterborough, is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of perverting the course of justice. She denies the charge. Shortly after 10pm on 24 July last year, Ms Onasanya’s Nissan Micra was allegedly caught by a speed camera doing 41mph in a 30mph zone in the village of Thorney, in Cambridgeshire. Ms Onasanya, 35, was sent a notice by the…

Brexit negotiations ‘in the endgame,’ says UK Prime Minister Theresa May

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UK Prime Minister Theresa May declared Brexit negotiations were “in the endgame” Monday night, but warned that clinching a deal was “immensely difficult.” Addressing leaders of London’s financial district, where anxiety is mounting about the economic impact of a no-deal Brexit, May said that an agreement would not come “at any cost.” “Any deal must ensure we take back control of our laws, borders and money,” she said. “It must secure the ability to strike new trade deals around the world.” Michel Barnier, the chief European Union negotiator, earlier that…

Keira Knightley and Ellie Bamber dazzle in fairytale inspired gowns as they attend the star-studded UK premiere of new Disney film The Nutcracker and The Four Realms

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They are talented actresses known for their daring looks on the red carpet as they arrived at the UK premiere of their new Disney film The Nutcracker and The Four Realms at London’s Vue Westfield on Thursday. Keira, 33, who plays the Sugar Plum Fairy in the flick, dressed to impress in an off-the-shoulder frothy lace gown, which cinched in at her slender waist with a satin pink sash. Steal the show in a Chanel dress like Keira’s It’s safe to say Keira Knightley stole the show when she attended…

Harry and Meghan announce they are expecting their first child – five months after getting married

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The Queen has today congratulated Meghan Markle and Prince Harry as they announced they are expecting their first royal baby. Harry and Meghan told Her Majesty she would be having her eighth great-grandchild next spring during Princess Eugenie’s wedding at Windsor Castle on Friday. Their happy news emerged after the couple were seen beaming as they touched down in Sydney for their first major international tour since they married in May. Meghan, 37, is in ‘good health’ and has had a successful 12 week scan – suggesting that the baby…

Royal Wedding 2018 Live Updates: Celebrities arrives at Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s big day

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Princess Eugenie showed off her scars as she married Jack Brooksbank in the second royal wedding of the year in Windsor today. The low back feature on the dress – designed by Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos, who founded the British based label Peter Pilotto – was at the specific request of the bride who had surgery aged 12 to correct scoliosis. As she walked down the aisle, the newest member of the Royal family mouthed to his bride that she looked ‘perfect’. After a traditional ceremony, during which…

Eugenie Royal Wedding: George and Charlotte’s starring roles revealed – and Robbie Williams’ daughter is bridesmaid

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Eugenie Royal Wedding: George and Charlotte’s starring roles revealed – and Robbie Williams’ daughter is bridesmaid Groom Jack Brooksbank has asked his brother, Thomas Brooksbank, to be his best man, while Eugenie’s older sister Princess Beatrice will be her maid of honour Princes George and Princess Charlotte have been given starring roles at Princess Eugenie’s wedding to Jack Brooksbank . They will join Robbie Williams’s daughter Theodora in the bridal party for the celebrations on Friday, Buckingham Palace has revealed. Princess Charlotte and Theodora will be bridesmaids, and Prince George…

Bloomberg HQ in London wins Stirling prize for architecture

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The European headquarters of Bloomberg has won the Riba Stirling prize for architecture. The Royal Institute of British Architects gives out the award each year to the UK’s best new building. The building, which is in Bank, is the world’s most sustainable office and largest stone building in the City of London. It beat the likes of Bushey Cemetery and the New Tate St Ives to the prize. The Bloomberg HQ was the 23rd recipient of the prize and the design by Foster + Partners was described as having a…

UK Government pledges “more timely payments” for small businesses

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Proposed measures to end the problem of late payments to small businesses by large companies which “abuse their position in the market” have been put forward by small business minister Kelly Tolhurst. Nearly a quarter of UK businesses report that late payments are a threat to their survival, according to the government. Tackling the problem could add £2.5bn to the UK economy and keep an extra 50,000 businesses open each year, according to research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Among the proposals is a call for evidence on…