Von der Leyen’s tea with the King The King welcomed Ms von der Leyen to Windsor Castle after the deal was agreed. A Buckingham Palace spokesman said: “The King is pleased to meet any world leader if they are visiting Britain, and it is the Government’s advice that he should do so.” However, palace sourcesContinue reading “Frontpage news for Tuesday February 28, 2023”
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Brexiteers left in the dark, kept out of the loop by Tory Eurosceptics and the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
Yesterday the Telegraph Home Affairs Editor Charles Hymas wrote that frustrations are being fuelled by the fact that Brexiteers feel they have been left in the dark during the talks. One Eurosceptic MP said Downing Street had kept them and colleagues out of the loop because it wanted to “set everything up” and present theContinue reading “Brexiteers left in the dark, kept out of the loop by Tory Eurosceptics and the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)”
The Telegraph for the sabbath of 2023 February 24-25
On February 24, 1582 the Gregorian calendar was introduced by Pope Gregory XIII. In what year was it adopted in Britain – supposedly resulting in public uproar over 11 lost days? (See at the bottom for the Trivia answer.) World news: Bird flu kills school girl in Cambodia Scientists testing a dozen people for avianContinue reading “The Telegraph for the sabbath of 2023 February 24-25”
The Telegraph Frontpage Friday 2023 February 17
By Matthew Robinson Good morning. The Prime Minister is in Northern Ireland to try to end the deadlock over border trade after securing changes to the Brexit deal from Brussels. And Nicola Sturgeon’s independence strategy is in disarray as the special party conference she hoped would endorse her “de facto referendum” plan has been scrapped.Continue reading “The Telegraph Frontpage Friday 2023 February 17”
The Telegraph Frontpage for 2023 February 14
A new Brexit deal is expected to be announced in the next fortnight after the UK watered down its hardline resistance to European judges ruling on issues in Northern Ireland.
The Telegraph Frontpage for Monday 2023 January 16
By Danny Boyle We have the latest on the police investigation after traces of uranium were found in cargo at Heathrow Airport. Forecasters are warning of icy rush-hour commutes in this week’s cold snap after snow fell in areas including the Cumbrian village of Nenthead, pictured above. And, on Blue Monday, we offer tips toContinue reading “The Telegraph Frontpage for Monday 2023 January 16”
Public opinion on the ECJ spells trouble for Sunak
The European courts have come to represent everything Brexiteers hate about the EU Credit: Rex Public opinion on the ECJ spells trouble for Sunak By Tony Diver, SUNDAY POLITICAL EDITOR (ACTING) European judges have become the bogeymen of British politics. Seldom a day goes by when the newspapers do not refer to the overweening influenceContinue reading “Public opinion on the ECJ spells trouble for Sunak”
The Telegraph looking at the 4th week of August 2022
During Brexit negotiations, it was clear that the UK was not willing to pay the painful economic price Credit: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Britain must show the EU it’s not all talk and no trousers when it comes to ‘no deal’ Britain is yet to follow through on a single “no deal” threat it has madeContinue reading “The Telegraph looking at the 4th week of August 2022”
The Telegraph looking at the third week of August 2022
August 15 By Danny Boyle The heatwave is set to be broken by thunderstorms, but they are unlikely to help shrinking water supplies. And, as A-level students await their results, we explain why they might be disappointed. Prepare to be disappointed with A-levels, pupils told A-level students are receiving their results this week – andContinue reading “The Telegraph looking at the third week of August 2022”
The Independent looking at the week of May 12-18
The Independent wants you to be well informed and looks at some important matters for the period of May 8 -18
Some View on the World 