The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were welcomed to Ireland today by President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina, who said: ‘Delighted to welcome you. You’ve had lots of exciting things happening in your family.’ Prince William and Kate began their first official visit to Ireland for a post-Brexit charm …
Read More »Carrie Symonds’s marriage and a baby were always non-negotiable
It was almost four months ago that Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared that a General Election win for the Tories – and a green light for his Brexit deal – would provoke a baby boom similar to the one seen after the London 2012 Olympics. ‘Cupid’s darts will fly once …
Read More »Prince William and Kate Middleton will tour Ireland for the first time in March
Prince William and Kate Middleton will build on the Queen’s work and focus on ‘remembrance and reconciliation’ during next month’s Republic of Ireland visit, Kensington Palace reveals William and Kate Middleton will make their first ever visit to Ireland Cambridges’s busy three-day tour will take place between 3rd and 5th …
Read More »The Holiday Guru answers traveller queries, from Louisiana swamp tours to post-Brexit passport rules
What is the best Louisiana swamp tour and are dogs allowed on UK trains? The Holiday Guru answers traveller queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 10:19, 15 February 2020 | Updated: 10:19, 15 February 2020 The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions. This week passport expiry …
Read More »‘Who are the fruitcakes and loonies now? Nigel Farage blasts Remainers REFUSING to use Brexit 50p
Triumphant Nigel Farage says the EU is now ‘more frightened of us than we are of them’ after Brexit and blasts Remainers REFUSING to use historic 50p coins Three million commemorative Brexit 50p coins have entered circulation It have sparked a furious backlash among pro-EU campaigners Farage attacked objections, saying: ‘Who …
Read More »Commemorative gold Brexit 50p coins sell out by lunchtime even though they are priced at £945 each
Commemorative gold Brexit 50p coins sell out by lunchtime even though they are priced at £945 each The gold coins- sold by the Royal Mint – were part of a limited edition of 1,500 Brexiteers looking for memorabilia faced a queuing system to access website Two-piece coin set, priced at …
Read More »‘Today is the day’: Boris Johnson hails ‘the dawn of a new era’ as UK splits from EU
Boris Johnson insisted it will be ‘full steam ahead’ after Brexit today as he gathered his Cabinet in Leave-backing Sunderland hours before the historic moment. After three-and-a-half years of turmoil, the UK’s legal membership of the EU will come to an end on the stroke of 11pm – opening a …
Read More »Editorial: Only working-class action can defend workers’ rights
TRADE union determination to “generate industrial power in the workplace” is the correct approach to attacks on our rights from the Boris Johnson government. Discussions on the impact of leaving the EU on our rights have generated more heat than light. A misplaced faith in the EU to protect workers’ …
Read More »The Brexit 50p coin has arrived… here’s how I made it happen
It seemed like a good idea. Up until now, the Government had produced three special 50p pieces – in 1973, 1992 and 1998 – marking key stages in Britain’s membership. So why not a fourth to commemorate its exit? I called Craig Mackinlay, a Eurosceptic Conservative backbencher, and asked him …
Read More »Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says UK will have ‘weak position’ in trade talks with EU
Leo Varadkar taunted Britain last night – saying it has become a ‘small country’ as it presses ahead with Brexit. The Irish leader said the EU would have the ‘upper hand’ in post-Brexit trade talks, which formally begin after Britain leaves on Friday. He warned the bloc would try to …
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