Human cost of EU’s spite: Trade war looms after Brussels’ ‘indefensible’ block on seafood

There’s a bitter north-easterly wind whipping the waves as Chris Ranger moors his ageing sailboat and steps off with a small net of oysters. ‘This time last year, I’d be selling 1,500 of these for Valentine’s Day,’ he says. ‘But Covid has closed the UK market and Brexit has ended EU exports. I’m down to a … Read more

Priti Patel slams far right ‘thugs’ over ‘utterly indefensible hooliganism’ in London

Priti Patel lashed out at far right hooligans who attacked police in central London, accusing them today of ‘utterly indefensible hooliganism’ that left 38 officers injured. The Home Secretary told the Commons she gave police her ‘full backing’ to tackle yobs responsible for violence scenes in Westminster on Saturday. She accused ‘so-called protesters’ of acting … Read more

JK Rowling slams Dominic Cummings’ ‘indefensible hypocrisy’

JK Rowling slams Dominic Cummings’ ‘indefensible hypocrisy’ for driving across country during coronavirus lockdown despite government advice to ‘stay at home’ The Harry Potter author took to social media to criticise the PM’s chief advisor Mr Cummings drove 260 miles in March despite clear Government restrictions  No10 insisted the journey was ‘essential’ as ministers defended … Read more