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Donald Trump has branded Meghan Markle as ‘nasty’ ahead of his UK visit. Meghan has been a vocal critic of the former reality TV star, backing his rival Hillary Clinton and suggesting before the 2016 election she would leave the US if he won. In an interview with the Sun, the president Trump claimed he […]

A Tory MP has been well and truly mocked on social media for claiming that Brexit had to be delivered – because otherwise he would lose his job. https://twitter.com/bbradleymp/status/1134473603918028800 Ben Bradley was quoting a video from Jeremy Hunt on Twitter, when he included the message: “To help me win in my marginal seat, you need […]

Donald Trump has claimed Nigel Farage has been ‘banned’ from meeting the US president, as he gave his backing for Boris Johnson to be prime minister. Trump said ahead of his state visit he thinks the former foreign secretary would be “excellent” as a successor to Theresa May. Speaking to the Sun, Trump said: “I […]

Nigel Farage’s argument that all Brexiteers want politicians to get on with Brexit was shot down in flames as a Leave voter called up his radio show to tell him he wants a second referendum. The chipper Brexit Party leader introduced LBC caller Adam from Newport, who asked Farage how he was doing. “OK… ish” […]

For 500 years, Verrocchio has been overshadowed by his more famous pupil, Leonardo Da Vinci. Claudia Pritchard reports on a new exhibition attempting to draw him into the limelight. The distinctions between painter, sculptor, goldsmith and architect were more blurred in 15th century Italy than today, and it was not uncommon for artists and craftsmen […]

The Balkan nation is dotted with thousands of shelters built by its former dictator. Garth Cartwright talks to the photojournalist behind a new book about what this peculiar heritage represents. Bunkers from the book ‘Metamorphosis: The Reuse of Albanian Bunkers from the Communist Era’ – Credit: Archant Some five summers ago I wandered the southern […]

Young people stand to lose the most from Brexit – and they know it. Youth activist LEO BUCKLEY reports on an exclusive poll of 16-18 year-olds. This chart shows the priorities of young people. Photo: Leo Buckley – Credit: Archant Nigel, if we end up with another referendum on Europe, you had better hope the […]

The former prime minister has been awarded a new job at an American artifical firm. Cameron will lead the advisory board of Afiniti, which specialises in AI-based behavioural pairing technology, after the chief executive of the business praised the former prime minister for his “leadership through period of complexity”. He will join former and current […]

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The Kurds look like they will not receive much of a dividend for their heroic role in defeating terror, says PAUL KNOTT In the recent defeat of the forces of Isis in Syria, it is hard to overstate the role played by the Kurdish people. As the US and its partners attacked the jihadis largely […]

The chief executive of a company that had hoped to make the new blue passports for the United Kingdom after Brexit has resigned after operating profits fell by 74% after the government awarded the contract to a French company. Martin Sutherland announced plans to step down from the banknote and passport-maker after five years. The […]

In this week’s Brex Factor, STEVE ANGLESEY takes a look at Nigel Farage’s team of Brexiteer MEPs. Their ranks include a resident of France, an actor with no credits to her name and someone with the middle name England. Meet the Brexit Party’s new MEPs… DAVID BULL (Constituency: North West) Former presenter on TV’s Most […]

YouGov has hit back at accusations from Nigel Farage that the Lib Dems’ lead in the polls ‘looks like an establishment attempt to suppress the truth’. You Gov have released a poll showing the Lib Dems top in the country, with @brexitparty_uk second. They did not have the BP option on the list and we […]

It was not just Labour members lending their votes to the Liberal Democrats in the European elections. ED SHACKLE is a Conservative member who voted for the anti-Brexit party as a warning to the leadership contenders. The results of the EU elections have been taken as evidence for any number of narratives. But all sides […]

Elton John has said he is ‘sick to death’ of Brexit and its politicians in a concert in Italy, saying he is a European and not a ‘stupid, colonial English idiot’. His words at a concert in Italy’s Arena di Verona drew massive cheers as he made an appeal for more love in the world. […]

A full recount of one of Ireland’s three European election constituencies could take more than a month to complete. Sinn Fein candidate Liadh Ni Riada requested a recheck and recount as she was about to be eliminated on Wednesday after the 18th round of counting in the Ireland South constituency. A recheck of Mrs Ni […]

If it doesn’t adopt a ‘clear, credible’ position on Brexit, Labour will be complicit in Boris Johnson becoming prime minister and the forcing of no deal, said Alastair Campbell. Expelled Labour figure @campbellclaret says that the party will be "complicit" in Boris Johnson becoming PM and forcing a no-deal Brexit, unless they adopt a "credible […]

A new shock poll from YouGov has put the Liberal Democrats in first place – ahead of the Brexit Party. The party came second in the European elections and the new YouGov poll for The Times suggested its popularity has increased even further. The Lib Dems were on 24%, ahead of the Brexit Party on […]

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has sent a warning from the ‘coal face’ of business to Conservative leadership candidates about the ‘severe’ consequences of a no-deal Brexit. Businesses are "hugely concerned" about the prospect of a no-deal #Brexit, says CBI director general Carolyn Fairbairn, after warning letter to Tory leadership candidates https://t.co/Pbb5OOEWvx pic.twitter.com/fSdlVFKPk6— BBC […]

A Labour MP has laid bare the ‘big swizz’ of Brexit Party arguments when a newly-elected MEP tried to claim that the 2016 Leave vote was solely for a hard Brexit. On BBC’s Question Time, broadcast from Epsom, Brexit Party MEP Alex Phillips was in full flow with the claim that Leavers voted in 2016 […]

Cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker came out for a second referendum on BBC Question Time. Speaking from, he admitted, the position of an outsider “with no skin in the game”, he said a second referendum is “perfectly reasonable” given that new information has come to light. He also argued against a no deal Brexit, which he […]

Gordon Brown has warned Tory leadership hopefuls must reject Nigel Farage’s ‘toxic them-versus-us nationalism’ if they try to appease ‘back-seat driver’ Nigel Farage. In a speech in Peterborough ahead of next Thursday’s by-election, Brown will say a battle is raging for the “soul” of Britain, with “two views of our future competing against each other”. […]

Liverpool football club manager Jürgen Klopp has criticised Jeremy Corbyn for putting his aspirations to be prime minister before what is best for the UK with Brexit. In a comprehensive interview with Channel 4 News ahead of Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final he was asked for his views on the state of politics in the […]

It is entirely likely that a new prime minister could seek a no-deal Brexit by October 31, says JAMES BALL. Whoever wins the Tory leadership race will inherit perhaps the least enviable position in political history: a deadlocked and exhausted parliament, unable to achieve anything; recent election results putting the party on a desultory 9%; […]

In advance of his state visit to the UK, Donald Trump has praised his ‘friends’ Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson. "Nigel Farage is a friend of mine. Boris is a friend of mine." Trump says he may meet with the 2 politicians during his U.K. visit next week pic.twitter.com/MA8Io6f348— TicToc by Bloomberg (@tictoc) May 30, […]

Last week’s elections may be the beginning of the end for the Labour leader. But even his departure may not save his party and Remain, says Steven Fielding Labour’s performance in the European elections was appalling. For a party aspiring to form the next government, winning just 14% of the vote and coming third behind […]

Iain Duncan Smith is wondering why he isn’t included in the flurry of legal activity around Boris Johnson, saying: ‘What about me?’ Private prosecutor Marcus J Ball. Photograph: Supplied. – Credit: Archant Tory leadership hopeful Boris Johnson will face court in a private prosecution brought by campaigner Marcus Ball, who says that the politician deliberately […]

BONNIE GREER says Britain should ignore President Donald Trump during his visit next week. To understand Donald John Trump, you have to understand New York City. New York is not only a place, it is a state of mind; and an aspiration. “If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere” is not […]

Jacob Rees-Mogg’s book The Victorians – Twelve Titans who Forged Britain has flopped, selling 734 copies in its first week after a critical thrashing in the press. The £20 hardback, consisting of 12 short biographies, was quickly recognised as an ideological project by everyone including Amazon reviewer N.Entwistle, who added: “It is a shame there […]

The old European order has fallen – but that is no reason to despair. In its place a more vibrant, responsive one is emerging, far more capable of responding to the challenges ahead, says JOHN KAMPFNER A couple of Sundays ago, I was sitting in a traditional pub in Aachen. That beautiful old German city […]

The Liberal Democrat leadership race is taking shape as Vince Cable prepares to step down. Just two possibilities remain: home affairs spokesman Ed Davey and deputy leader Jo Swinson. Initial rumours had suggested that MPs Layla Moran, Tom Brake and Norman Lamb might run, but each has since confirmed that they have no plans to […]

Readers have their say on the European elections. The upside of the Brexit Party’s European election win is the chance for voters to discover what they really stand for (apart from “I’m tired of Brexit”, which is understandable). Nigel Farage wants to destroy the NHS as we know it by opening it up to insurance […]