{"id":117549,"date":"2018-09-11T09:43:50","date_gmt":"2018-09-11T08:43:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vuelio.com\/uk?p=117549&preview=true&preview_id=117549"},"modified":"2018-09-11T09:43:50","modified_gmt":"2018-09-11T08:43:50","slug":"political-headlines-barniers-brexit-deal-mcdonnells-workplace-and-johnsons-rocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vuelio.com\/uk\/blog\/political-headlines-barniers-brexit-deal-mcdonnells-workplace-and-johnsons-rocks\/","title":{"rendered":"Political Headlines – Barnier’s Brexit deal, McDonnell’s workplace and Johnson’s rocks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today’s Political Headlines include the possible Brexit deal, McDonnell promising to restore the balance of power in the workplace, Johnson to throw rocks at May’s Brexit plans and arrests fall as police budgets are cut.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Brexit deal possible by November, Barnier says<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/strong>The Times <\/span><\/em>reports<\/a> that Michel Barnier, the EU\u2019s chief Brexit negotiator, has claimed that a deal could be agreed in less than two months. Meanwhile, Theresa May has ordered every cabinet minister to tour the country in the run-up to Conservative Party conference, to secure support at home, and Tory aides have been told that Michel Barnier\u2019s stance on the Chequers plan has softened and they should prepare for a Commons vote on it by Christmas.<\/span><\/p>\n

McDonnell promises to \u2018restore the balance of power in the workplace\u2019<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/strong>The BBC reports<\/a> that Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell is to use his speech to the TUC today to \u2018restore the balance of power in the workplace\u2019 by giving workers in insecure employment the same rights as those who are permanently employed, such as sick pay. He will promise new protections for trade unions and greater employee ownership.<\/span><\/p>\n

Johnson to \u2018throw rocks\u2019 at Theresa May\u2019s Brexit plans<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/strong>The Guardian<\/span><\/em> claims<\/a> that Boris Johnson will continue to \u2018throw rocks\u2019 at Theresa May\u2019s Chequers proposals in the lead-up to the Conservative Party Conference in an attempt to persuade her to return to her Lancaster House plan. It adds that he has no current plans to launch a leadership challenge owing to the recent revelations about his personal life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Arrests fall as police budgets are cut<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/strong>The Daily Telegraph<\/span><\/em> carries<\/a> the findings of a report by the National Audit Office which finds that police forces are now struggling as their funding and staffing levels fall. Arrests have decreased, patrols have been cut, fewer crimes result in charges, and proactive work has reduced. The NAO adds that because the Home Office takes a \u2018light touch\u2019 approach, it does not know if the current system is sustainable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Boundary changes won\u2019t be voted on until after Brexit<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/strong>The Financial Times <\/span><\/em>says<\/a> that despite the Boundary Commission publishing its proposed changes to constituency boundaries yesterday, they are unlikely to be voted on until after Brexit in order to prevent further disputes. The plans are opposed by Labour, with Jon Trickett branding them a \u2018Tory stitch-up\u2019, and many Tory MPs, who fear losing their seats.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a31.1trillion economic boost from no-deal Brexit, Rees-Mogg claims<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/strong>The Daily Telegraph<\/span><\/em> reveals<\/a> that Jacob Rees-Mogg will claim that a no-deal Brexit would grow the UK economy by \u00a31.1trillion over 15 years at an event organised by the group Economists for Free Trade, at which he will advocate a Canada-style trade deal with the EU. The Sun <\/span><\/em>has details<\/a> of the European Reform Group\u2019s plans for Northern Ireland which would see the introduction of an \u2018Inland Clearance\u2019 scheme, avoiding a hard border through checks at firms\u2019 premises.<\/span><\/p>\n

Public Health England advisor quits over drinks industry links<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/strong>The Times <\/span><\/em>reports<\/a> that Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, Public Health England\u2019s Chief External Alcohol Advisor has left the body in protest at its links with the drinks industry. It has launched a campaign with the charity Drinkaware, which is funded by the sector. The paper adds that PHE\u2019s tobacco advisor, John Britton, is considering following suit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Network Rail sells \u00a31.5bn of property to private sector<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/strong>The Financial Times <\/span><\/em>reports<\/a> that Network Rail has agreed to sell 5000 commercial properties to the private sector for \u00a31.5bn,delivering \u2018significant additional funding\u2019 to deliver upgrades. However, Labour\u2019s Shadow Rail Minister Rachael Maskell claimed that the deal would \u2018undermine the financial sustainability of the railway and damage small and medium-sized enterprises across the country\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

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