Steve Baker resigns as chair of the European Research Group as he celebrates Brexit victory

Chairman of the ERG Steve Baker resigns as he says the battle for Brexit has been won Steve Baker declared victory as he resigned from the European Research Group  He said the PM had ‘the policy, the mandate and the majority’ to deliver Brexit The Wycombe MP said he wanted to spend more time with … Read more

Manchester City ‘hire £20,000-a-day lawyer who helped block Brexit twice’ in UEFA battle

Manchester City ‘hire £20,000-a-day lawyer who helped block Brexit twice’ in bid to get their two-year ban from European football thrown out Manchester City have drafted in the lawyer who helped block Brexit twice  David Pannick QC represented Gina Miller in her successful legal challenges  City are reportedly paying Mr Pannick £20,000 a day for … Read more

‘Please don’t let us die’: Three cystic fibrosis sufferers beg the NHS to fund ‘wonder drug’

It’s been hailed as a wonder drug with the potential to extend the lives of thousands of people with cystic fibrosis.    But patients across the UK still can’t get their hands on Orkambi – despite it being a year since Theresa May promised to take action. The drug, which slows lung deterioration, received its European … Read more

Theresa May opted for another Welsh walking holiday. Where else should she go?

Theresa May opted for a Welsh walking holiday for her Easter break  Even Theresa May’s bitterest enemies would accept that she (in contrast to some MPs) deserves some time off.  Yes, she popped over to Wales for a quick walking holiday earlier this week, but we think a longer getaway is in order. The poor … Read more

FTSE LIVE: Pound steady as May and Corbyn hold Brexit talks

FTSE CLOSE: Pound edges up as May lines up Brexit meetings with Merkel and Macron; Boardroom battle at Barclays; Ashley lashes out at Debenhams bosses By This Is Money Published: 08:24 BST, 8 April 2019 | Updated: 17:07 BST, 8 April 2019 The FTSE 100 closed up 5.02 points at 7451.89 and the pound was … Read more