There is real doubt as to Donald Trump ever visiting the UK ever again. The current government is turning up the heat on sexual harassment, assault and rape which includes through investigations to any past incidents.
November 7, 2017
By Josie Cox
One of Donald Trump’s most senior advisers (click here) has told Britain it must scrap EU food standards on genetically modified crops and chlorine-washed chicken if it wants a successful post-Brexit deal with the US.
Speaking at a conference hosted by the Confederation of British Industry on Monday, US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said that other areas that could pose problems to negotiations between the US and the UK after Brexit, included "passporting" of financial services, and future trade tariffs.
But he did say that he hoped the US could become the UK’s number one trading partner after the split, especially considering existing substantial trade flows between the two countries....
They call it an abuse of power. Imagine that. When, not if, Trump's name surfaces, the UK should take every claim seriously and investigate.
November 7, 2017
By Tom Peck
Leaders of the main political parties (click here) have agreed to new cross-party proposals to address sexual harassment, which will include an independent grievance process, improved human resources support, and the establishment of a working group to implement the changes.
Speaking after the meeting, the Prime Minister hailed an “important step forward” as she revealed the plans, which include upgrading an existing helpline in order to provide face-to-face support for staff by the end of this month. Theresa May said: “Sadly over recent days we’ve seen a number of allegations about figures from across the political parties.
“It’s important that those are investigated impartially and some have rightly been referred to the police. I think if this hasn’t happened to you it’s difficult to appreciate the impact this sort of behaviour can have....
...The Tories and Labour are both now running multiple investigations into MPs and frontbenchers following claims of sexually inappropriate behaviour that have already seen a cabinet minister forced out. Meanwhile Labour activist Bex Bailey has already claimed she was raped at a party event in 2011....
They call it an abuse of power. Imagine that. When, not if, Trump's name surfaces, the UK should take every claim seriously and investigate.
November 7, 2017
By Tom Peck
Leaders of the main political parties (click here) have agreed to new cross-party proposals to address sexual harassment, which will include an independent grievance process, improved human resources support, and the establishment of a working group to implement the changes.
Speaking after the meeting, the Prime Minister hailed an “important step forward” as she revealed the plans, which include upgrading an existing helpline in order to provide face-to-face support for staff by the end of this month. Theresa May said: “Sadly over recent days we’ve seen a number of allegations about figures from across the political parties.
“It’s important that those are investigated impartially and some have rightly been referred to the police. I think if this hasn’t happened to you it’s difficult to appreciate the impact this sort of behaviour can have....
...The Tories and Labour are both now running multiple investigations into MPs and frontbenchers following claims of sexually inappropriate behaviour that have already seen a cabinet minister forced out. Meanwhile Labour activist Bex Bailey has already claimed she was raped at a party event in 2011....
