We can say that if the British Parliament had a motto it would be “Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll”. Why; For the simple reason of repeated complaints of alcohol consumption, drug use, pornographic surveillance, sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior of MPs and employees inside government buildings. After all, the fines for “Partygate”, which […]
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New British sanctions against Russia
Britain today announced a new round of sanctions against Russia over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s financial network, including his ex-wife and relatives. “We are exposing and targeting the dark web that underpins Putin’s luxurious lifestyle and tightening the noose around him,” said Foreign Minister Liz Tras in a statement. “We […]
Britain: Government refuses to release intelligence report on Lebedev’s appointment to House of Lords
The British government refused to release the report received by the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson from the secret services before appointing the Russian tycoon Evgeny Lebedev in the House of Lords. Johnson is under pressure over his friendship with Lebedev. In March, a Labor petition was passed by parliament asking for the details of […]
EU continues to worry that British government will abandon Northern Ireland Protocol
The European Union continues to worry that Britain will unilaterally ‘break’ the Northern Ireland Protocol agreement, European Commission Vice President Maros Sefsovic said today. “There continues to be serious concern that the UK Government intends to proceed with a unilateral course of action,” Sefsovic said in a statement following a telephone conversation with British Foreign […]
Britain says it will take action on Northern Ireland if Brussels does not show flexibility
Britain has no choice but to take action unless the European Union shows more flexibility in talks on post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland, Foreign Secretary Liz Tras said today. Reaching an agreement that will keep the peace in Northern Ireland and protect the EU single market without imposing a hard border between the British […]
EU-London trade war over Brexit?
British Foreign Secretary Liz Trace remains uncompromising on the Northern Ireland Protocol. Strict tones from European leaders. It is clear that the United Kingdom, or rather London, does not have the upper hand in the negotiations at the moment. On the one hand, it must respect the agreement it signed in 2019 with the EU […]
Britain: Espionage legislation revised
Britain will improve its espionage legislation as it faces threats to its national security ranging from cyberattacks to harmful public influence and could undermine the British economy, the Home Secretary said today. Priti Patel announced that the reforms will include the establishment of a Program for the Official Recording of Exercises of Public Exercise from […]
British Defense Secretary: Putin and his generals today reflect fascism that was defeated 77 years ago
Russian military commanders should be prosecuted for war crimes and military failures in Ukraine, said British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace. Speaking at the British National Army Museum, which coincides with the annual Red Square parade in Moscow on the Day of Victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, Wallace said Russian generals were as […]
Britain announces new trade sanctions on Russia
The British government on Sunday announced a new package of trade sanctions against Russia and Belarus over the invasion of Ukraine, which includes export bans for industry and higher customs duties, especially on palladium. “This large package of sanctions will do even more damage to the Russian war machine,” said International Trade Minister Anne-Marie Trevelian, […]
Britain and Germany have announced additional financial support for Ukraine
The British government has announced that it will provide an additional και 1.3 billion (€ 1.87 billion) in military and financial assistance to Ukraine ahead of a video conference today of G7 leaders invited by Ukrainian President Volodymyr. Zelensky. Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson is among the main supporters of Kiev’s efforts to repel an […]
