Was news of the former released to drive Philip Rutnam’s resignation and statement down the news agenda? You might say that – we couldn’t possibly comment.
Coronavirus 1) Emergency laws planned “Emergency laws to tackle coronavirus are being rushed in after the outbreak claimed its first British life yesterday. The measures will be announced next week to ensure public services and the transport network can keep operating if the crisis worsens. The unnamed British victim died in Japan after contracting the […]
The lack of an agreed border with Ireland makes “an Australian-style settlement” more unlikely than would otherwise be the case.
From the political perspective of the Government, there is a rather persuasive argument for ensuring the talks blow up. And the sooner the better.
Crosbie goes to the Health Department. Lewer to the Home Office. Allan to the Leader of the House of Commons.
The Conservatives lost a seat to the Lib Dems in Cambridgeshire. Labour lost a seat to an independent in Manchester.
If there’s one thing which ought to unite even the most passionate partisans of the different proposals, it’s the abject state of British decision-making on infrastructure.
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Transport 1) Heathrow ruling throws ‘dozens’ of projects into doubt “Dozens of airport, road and energy projects have been thrown into doubt after judges delivered a crushing blow to plans for a third runway at Heathrow over its impact on the environment. The Court of Appeal ruled yesterday that the government’s policy on expanding the […]
At the least, we can expect reduced growth worldwide – and a more expansionary Budget next month.
Plus: Will Javid come back? Will Boris Island fly? Hazzer, formerly the Duke of Sussex. And: an ice bath in a Scandi forest.
Let’s use ever-increasing intelligence – and stop the flow of dirty money out of poor countries.
We are left with a scattergun of projects, selected on old information, the best sales pitch, and political favouritism.
On biodiversity, climate change, and the illegal wildlife trade, the UK and her Overseas Territories can play a crucial role.
It may deliver better value than other mega-projects – more ‘levelling up’ across the UK and perhaps even help preserve the union itself.