Yesterday, Trump Tweeted that he never directed Michael Cohen to break the law. The president claimed that because he acted on the ‘advice of counsel’, he is off the hook for any crime. Cohen was recently sentenced to…
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After appearing to be at loggerheads with the European Union, the Italian government presented new proposals that would mean it was borrowing less next year. In the face of disciplinary procedures from the EU, Rome finally tabled a…
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After May postponed the Brexit vote in the face of an overwhelming defeat, Downing Street confirmed that the Commons vote will not take place after Christmas, but will instead be postponed until January. A spokesman said it would…
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After Theresa May beat a Tory coup and set about seeking assurances from European leaders, the question on everyone’s lips was when was the Commons vote on the May’s Brexit deal going to take place? Towards the end…
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The stock markets enjoyed a fine day yesterday, initially following reports that China was set to drop its tariffs on American cars from 40% to 15%. However, there was more good news, when the Wall Street Journal reported…
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There was some good news for the eurozone yesterday, as figures released showed industrial production figures increased by 0.2% in October, which is a significant rebound from the 0.6% decline we saw in September. This was in line…
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The Tory rebels certainly pick their moments, as they triggered a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister yesterday, as she was set to fly around Europe seeking concessions from EU27 leaders. Ultimately, the plot failed, although…
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Theresa May defeated the Tory coup last night and is now headed to Brussels to continue seeking concessions. While the prime minister insists her victory gives the Conservatives a ‘renewed mission’, it will surely privately concern her that…
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