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Brexit first on government’s agenda in Queen’s Speech
The first and most important piece of legislation announced by the Queen is the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill, which will lay out the plans for Britain’s departure from the EU.
“My government’s priority has always been to secure the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union on 31 October,” the Queen says, at the start of her speech. “My government intends to work towards a new partnership with the European Union, based on free trade and friendly cooperation.”
Johnson plans to put the bill before MPs next week, once debate on the Queen’s Speech has wrapped up — but it’s not clear if he’ll get the chance, given that his perilous position in Parliament means he is at risk of losing the vote on his agenda.
Even more pressing is the fact that Johnson is yet to agree any deal with the EU. If he hasn’t done so by the EU summit at the end of this week, he’s mandated by law to request another Brexit extension.
“An immigration bill, ending free movement, will lay the foundation for a fair, modern and global immigration system,” the speech adds.
“My Government remains committed to ensuring that resident European citizens, who have built their lives in, and contributed so much to, the United Kingdom, have the right to remain. The bill will include measures that reinforce this commitment,” she added.
“Steps will be taken to provide certainty, stability and new opportunities for the financial services and legal sectors.”
The pomp is underway
Threats against female politicians in Britain
Early one Sunday morning, British politician Heidi Allen answered her front door to be confronted by a man who had been harassing her.
Brexit: Deal ‘essentially impossible’ after PM-Merkel call – No 10
Boris Johnson is poised to give up on Brexit deal talks with the EU after speaking to the German chancellor, Angela Merkel, with a No 10 source briefing that an agreement looked “essentially impossible not just now but ever”, my colleague Rowena Mason reports.
DAY 3: Corby Big Films Week 3.
DAY 4: Corby Big Films Week 3.
MONDAY 21st October
An evening at the SAVOY with BAFTA-winning ‘Blue Planet’, cameraman, Doug Alla
Douglas “Doug” Allan, FRSGS, is a Scottish wildlife cameraman and photographer best known for his work in polar regions and underwater. Allan is one of twin brothers born in Dunfermline in Scotland, the son of a photographer and photojournalist who ran his own photography shop in the town.
7-9pm ‘Frozen Seas’ – the final film of the festival celebrates the team behind David Attenborough with special guest, BAFTA-winning ‘Blue Planet’ Cameraman, Doug Allan taking your questions after the screening. Doug will also be selling and signing copies of his remarkable book ‘Freeze Frame – a wildlife cameraman’s adventure on ice’.
DAY 2: Corby Big Films Week 3.
SATURDAY 19th October Environmental Films Day at The Core at Corby Cube
2–5pm – ‘A Breath of Fresh Air’ – 12 video shorts / workshops – features a message from David Attenborough, ‘Tori the Eco Warrior’, a re-recording of Joni Mitchell’s ‘Big Yellow Taxi’ and live Q&A with the BAFTA nominated producer and director.
FREE EVENT – just turn up or to guarantee a seat
7.30–9.30 More details and tickets for ‘Wilderland’ available from www.thecorecorby.com – or call 01536 470470
COST £15/£13 Concessions.
Over 1 million people sign a petition opposing Boris Johnson’s plans to suspend Parliament
Boris Johnson’s plans to cancel parliament has ignited protest across the nation and over 1.3 million have signed an online petition urging the prime minister to cancel the plan of suspending or proroguing parliament.
This petition was posted on the UK Government and Parliament Petitions page after the announcement of the prorogation on Wednesday morning.
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