The Fox and the Henhouse
‘Mr Cameron’s apparent concern about corruption is truly heart-warming, but given that the City of London is widely recognised as the global centre of dirty money-laundering, and given that the City of London is rather […]
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Cameron faces Conservative mutiny over EU referendum
‘Downing Street has been left in chaos over whether to force ministers to quit if they want to vote for Britain to leave the EU after a backlash from backbenchers. The Prime Minister was forced […]
Cameron says ministers must back his EU deal or they’re out. Oh, the referendum’s not rigged then?
‘David Cameron has suggested he expects all members of the government to back him over any EU deal. Speaking at the G7 summit in Germany, he said he was confident he could secure sufficient reforms […]
Snowden: NSA spies on Cameron; could have ‘backdoor’ into GCHQ
‘Snowden said the UK’s security agency, GCHQ, along with other US allies, was also irresponsible in letting the NSA install surveillance technology, and dictate how it is used. “Even the systems that are operating in […]
France and Germany plot closer ties for EU in blow to Cameron
‘Germany and France have agreed a pact to bring the Eurozone closer together without the need for treaty change in a potential blow to Britain’s plans for EU reform. Angela Merkel, the German Chancellor, and […]
Tough new jail terms for web paedophiles: Cameron to announce crackdown that will see offenders who broadcast live images of child abuse locked up for 14 years
‘Paedophiles face tougher jail sentences under an internet porn crackdown to be launched by David Cameron this week. The Prime Minister will unveil plans to allow offenders to be jailed for up to 14 years […]
We’re ruled by a cosy elite who all go to the same dinner parties, says former No10 policy guru chief Steve Hilton
‘David Cameron’s former chief strategist has launched a stinging attack on the ‘insular ruling class’ threatening Britain’s democracy. Steve Hilton said too many of those at the heart of government go to the same dinner […]
EU referendum: 1.5 million foreigners could get to vote
‘Up to 1.5 million foreigners could be given a decisive vote in the referendum on whether Britain should leave the European Union, senior Conservatives fear. Ministers have been confronted in private by Eurosceptic MPs who […]
Pay big pharma to solve antibiotics crisis, says UK government review
‘Pharmaceutical companies should be given cash incentives of up to $3bn to find and develop new antibiotics desperately needed to keep infections at bay, according to a UK government review. Jim O’Neill, the economist and […]
How obeying the law will no longer be enough to protect you from the police
‘Obeying the law will no longer be enough to guarantee you are able to live peacefully in the UK without harassment from the state. David Cameron is set to announce a string of new powers […]
Cameron faces Tory backbench rebellion over plans to scrap the Human Rights Act
‘David Cameron is facing diplomatic isolation and his first backbench rebellion over plans to scrap the Human Rights Act and exempt the Government from implementing unfavourable European Court of Human Rights rulings. Mr Cameron has […]
Blow for Cameron as Germany REJECTS demand for EU treaty change in first Brussels talks since the election
‘David Cameron’s bid to overhaul Britain’s relationship with Brussels suffered a major blow today after Germany rejected the prospect of EU treaty change. The Prime Minister has promised to introduce new rules to ban EU […]
Time to call Sturgeon’s bluff, Cameron urged: Senior Tories tell PM to give Scotland complete financial independence
‘Senior Conservatives are urging David Cameron to ‘call the SNP’s bluff’ by giving Scotland complete financial independence. Cabinet sources say the newly re-elected Prime Minister should hand Nicola Sturgeon the full control of tax and […]
David Cameron to unveil new limits on extremists’ activities (freedom of speech)
‘A counter-terrorism bill including plans for extremism disruption orders designed to restrict those trying to radicalise young people is to be included in the Queen’s speech, David Cameron will tell the national security council on […]