Politics
Brexit: General election ‘more likely’ if MPs take control away from Theresa May
A general election is ‘more likely’ if MPs take control of the Brexit process, Stephen Barclay said this morning. The Brexit Secretary made the comments as a warning to MPs against trying to seize control of the process away from Theresa May . His intervention comes ahead of proposals for a series of ‘indicative votes’ […]
Business
Frank Field demands action on ‘rampant injustice’ in the gig economy | Business
The government should take action to end the “rampant injustice” facing some workers in the gig economy, according to a report by the independent MP Frank Field. Field, who is chair of the work and pensions select committee, is calling for a fast-track system for employment tribunals involving worker status cases, as well as the […]
Celebrity
Larry Cohen, The Stuff and It’s Alive Director, Dies at 77
He also helmed “God Told Me To” and wrote “Maniac Cop,” among many others. Larry Cohen, a revered figure in the horror genre best known for directing such films as “It’s Alive,” “Gold Told Me To,” and “The Stuff,” has died at 77. The filmmaker began his decades-spanning career by writing for television in the […]
Sport
Netherlands v Germany, Northern Ireland Belarus and more Euro 2020 clockwatch – live! | Football
9.01pm GMT21:01 Germany have steadied themselves. In general, they’ve had a bit more midfield class and the legs and skill up front. 8.57pm GMT20:57 I heartily recommend Slovenia as a holiday destination. Here’s the glorious Lake Bohinj. Nice. Photograph: Peter Elia/The Man who hiked the world 8.56pm GMT20:56 GOAL! Slovenia 1-1 FYR Macedonia (Bardhi, 47) […]
