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Initial ‘Partygate’ report out: What’s in it & what’s next for UK’s embattled PM?

Sue Gray’s initial report into alleged lockdown-breaching events at Downing Street during the pandemic is light on detail, but condemns inappropriate conduct The UK government received Sue Gray’s report into alleged pandemic rule-breaking at Downing Street on Monday morning. Shortly after, a limited version of the Cabinet Office inquiry into ‘Partygate’ was made public. The […]

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Spat over English Channel fishing licenses damages UK’s ‘credibility’ – French President Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron has said the conflict over fishing rights in British waters harms London’s image on the world stage. Paris threatened to hit the UK with sanctions unless the dispute is resolved. The issue of fishing rights is “a test of their credibility” for UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his government, Macron […]

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Paris ‘open to talks’ on fishing rights if London ‘respects UK’s obligations,’ French PM says, as British trawler detained

In an ongoing spat with the UK over fishing rights, France is “open to talks,” but only if London respects its post-Brexit obligations, PM Jean Castex has said, in the wake of French officials detaining a British trawler. “We are always open for talks – morning, afternoon, and evening,” Castex told journalists during a trip […]