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Feb 21, 2019 13:12
UK Chancellor Philip Hammond has ostensibly revealed his annoyance at Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson’s threat of sending a warship to the South China Sea, claiming such rhetoric doesn’t make relations with Beijing “simpler.”
- #ICYMI: Desperate times – British diplomacy ain’t what it used to be (VIDEO)
Britain appears to be experimenting with a new form of diplomacy involving desperation, a patronizing tone, and making threats which it’s unable to back up. The results are mixed so far.Feb 22, 2019 13:48 - ‘Holding pen for those who hate Brexit’: New Tory-Labour coalition group roasted onlineThe resignations of three Tory MPs, who have declared allegiance to the new 'Independent Group’ created by Labour rebels, has prompted accusations that it’s merely a single issue neoliberal club with one message - stop Brexit.Feb 20, 2019 18:12
- Three Tory MPs quit party to join rebel Labour MPs’ breakaway groupPM Theresa May has been dealt a severe blow as three pro-EU Conservative MPs have announced their resignations from the party to join forces with eight ex-Labour politicians in the newly-formed ‘Independent Group’.Feb 20, 2019 11:11
- MP who fabricated anti-Semitism scandal leaves Labour, citing ‘culture of racism and anti-Semitism’The latest Labour MP to jump ship over alleged racism and anti-Semitism is Joan Ryan, which is curious, because it was she who was exposed as having created an alleged anti-Semitism scandal within the Labour Party.Feb 20, 2019 22:51
- #ICYMI: Desperate times – British diplomacy ain’t what it used to be (VIDEO)Britain appears to be experimenting with a new form of diplomacy involving desperation, a patronizing tone, and making threats which it’s unable to back up. The results are mixed so far.Feb 22, 2019 13:48
- Gavin Williamson gets dressing down from Chancellor Hammond over China warship rowUK Chancellor Philip Hammond has ostensibly revealed his annoyance at Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson’s threat of sending a warship to the South China Sea, claiming such rhetoric doesn’t make relations with Beijing “simpler.”Feb 21, 2019 13:12
- MP who fabricated anti-Semitism scandal leaves Labour, citing ‘culture of racism and anti-Semitism’The latest Labour MP to jump ship over alleged racism and anti-Semitism is Joan Ryan, which is curious, because it was she who was exposed as having created an alleged anti-Semitism scandal within the Labour Party.Feb 20, 2019 22:51
- ‘Holding pen for those who hate Brexit’: New Tory-Labour coalition group roasted onlineThe resignations of three Tory MPs, who have declared allegiance to the new 'Independent Group’ created by Labour rebels, has prompted accusations that it’s merely a single issue neoliberal club with one message - stop Brexit.Feb 20, 2019 18:12
- Three Tory MPs quit party to join rebel Labour MPs’ breakaway groupPM Theresa May has been dealt a severe blow as three pro-EU Conservative MPs have announced their resignations from the party to join forces with eight ex-Labour politicians in the newly-formed ‘Independent Group’.Feb 20, 2019 11:11
- Chuka Umunna calls on Tory MPs angered at ‘Ukip-isation’ of party to join his Labour rebelsThe newly-formed Independent Group’s ringleader, Chuka Umunna, has issued a ‘come and join us’ plea to pro-EU Conservative MPs, angered at what they see as the infiltration of hardline Brexiteers into their party.Feb 19, 2019 16:32
- Chanel slammed for keeping dogs in ‘tiny cages’ at London boutique (PHOTOS)Luxury brand Chanel has come under fire from their posh clientele for keeping dogs in small cages at one of its London stores. The French brand claimed the dogs were there for “security reasons.”Feb 19, 2019 15:20
- Ex-Labour MP who quit party over ‘racism’ now embroiled in racism row, slammed on social mediaA UK MP who quit the Labour Party over alleged racism, has been caught on live TV appearing to refer to people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds as having a “funny tinge," prompting widespread ridicule.Feb 19, 2019 12:47
- ‘F**king P**i’: Anti-Islamist campaigner Maajid Nawaz assaulted in racially motivated attackMaajid Nawaz, vocal anti-Islamist and founder of the anti-extremist Quilliam Foundation was reportedly assaulted outside a theater in Soho, London, Monday night by a man who called him a “f**king P**i.”Feb 19, 2019 12:20
- ‘They want to wreck Corbyn’s chance of being PM’ – Galloway on quitting Labour MPsGeorge Galloway claims the seven Labour MPs who have resigned from the party are motivated by a desire to thwart a Corbyn-led government, insisting such a move will only benefit the Tories, in an interview for RT.Feb 18, 2019 17:04
- Galloway slams ‘Seven Dwarfs’ for ditching Labour, says he wants to rejoin party (VIDEO)George Galloway says he has formally asked the Labour Party to let him rejoin after his “ridiculous expulsion” by Tony Blair over his opposition to the Gulf War.Feb 18, 2019 14:38
- ‘We are actually f***ed’: BBC airs swear-laden voiceover during Labour split (VIDEO)The BBC has been left red-faced after a voice commenting during their live broadcast of the Labour Party split was heard saying that “between this and Brexit we are actually f***ed.”Feb 18, 2019 13:47
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