Politics

Barack Obamas farewell speech

Barack Obamas farewell speech

Barack Obama delivers an emotional speech in his final address as outgoing US president on 10 January in Chicago during which he hailed First Lady Michelle Obama. Jan 11, 2017
Jeremy Corbyn: ‘We’re not going to block the referendum vote’

Jeremy Corbyn: ‘We’re not going to block the referendum vote’

In a speech Jeremy Corbyn made on 10 January he stated that Labour does not rule out backing continued freedom of movement when Britain quits the European Union, the Labour leader said. Jeremy Corbyn made the comment during a speech just hours after it was briefed that he was not wedded to the principle. The Labour leader also suggested a cap on pay for the UKs highest earners in order to create a more equal society. Jan 10, 2017
Boris Johnson jets to US to improve UK ties to Trump administration

Boris Johnson jets to US to improve UK ties to Trump administration

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has declared that Britain will be ‘first in line’ for a trade deal with the US. Johnson jetted to New York on 8 January to meet with Trumps son-in-law Jared Kushner, who will serve as a senior White House adviser, and chief strategist Steve Bannon. He also flew to Washington to meet with senior Congressional leaders. Barack Obama had warned that Britain would be ‘at the back of the queue’ before the EU referendum vote. Jan 10, 2017
Prev 805 806 807 808 809 810 811 812 813 814 Next