A group of pro-Israel Democrats who accompanied Pelosi on the trip — including House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Eliot Engel of New York and Middle East panel Chairman Ted Deutch of Florida — also expressed hope that Trump’s proposal could lead to direct negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians to ultimately result in a two-state solution.
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Netanyahu reportedly backing away from proposed Likud party primary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly shrinking away from a suggested Likud party primary proposal after close allies warned he has more to lose than gain in the contest.
Instead, Netanyahu is weighing a whether to hold an internal leadership contest next year after Foreign Minister Israel Katz made the suggestion Thursday evening, according to Israeli broadcaster Channel 12.
Israel Election Results: Netanyahu Considers Snap Primary to Dispel ‚Rebellion Illusion‘; Likud Rival: I‘m Ready
The party‘s central committee will meet Thursday to discuss advancing the primaries.
Israel Election Results: In Netanyahu‘s Party, Assassins Never Get to Sit on the Throne
Gideon Sa‘ar is gunning for the top spot in Likud – and the premiership. But can he do it in a party where loyalty is the key to succession?
Live: UK‘s next Prime Minister to be announced
Watch live as the result of the Conservative leadership contest is announced, with Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt vying for the job of Prime Minister.
New UK prime minister: Johnson and Hunt await Conservative leadership vote
The outcome of the ballot of about 160,000 Tory members will be revealed at just before midday. The victor will officially become prime minister on Wednesday.
Good riddance to these anti-democrats
Philip Hammond and Alan Duncan are among the most duplicitous politicians in Britain today.
Jeremy Hunt could be fired TODAY if Boris Johnson thrashes him in Tory leadership vote
– Foreign Secretary has gone head to head with Johnson to be next Prime Minister
– They were often at loggerheads during campaign, with Hunt branding his rival a ‚coward‘
– Now Johnson‘s allies say he will have ‚free hand‘ to fire Hunt if he wins by large margin
Voting has closed in the Tory leadership contest. What happens next: • Tomorrow: Winner announced by lunchtime • Wednesday: Theresa May steps down as PM • Wednesday eve: New PM enters Downing Street
Jo Swinson defeats Ed Davey to become the new Liberal Democrat leader
The party‘s deputy leader defeated rival Sir Ed Davey in the race to succeed Sir Vince Cable.
Ms Swinson, the MP for East Dunbartonshire, received 47,997 votes, comfortably ahead of her rival on 28,021.
Hammond packs his bags: Chancellor prepares for life as a Remainer rebel MP after his threat to bring down the government and block No Deal, as Boris finalizes his Cabinet including ‚David Davis in the Treasury or as Foreign Secretary‘
Mr Hammond was seen loading an array of luggage including cases, bags and holdalls, into the boot of a black saloon outside his residence at Number 11.
It comes just one day after he threatened to back a vote of no confidence in Boris Johnson if he tires to take Britain out of the EU without a deal in October.
Boris Johnson on track for landslide win as 73 per cent of Tory voters back the PM hopeful, survey reveals
It raises the prospect of him entering 10 Downing Street this week with a huge mandate to deliver Brexit by the end of October.
Mr Johnson has won the support of 73 per cent of those eligible to vote, according to an exclusive survey for The Sun on Sunday.
The figures even suggest his fan base has increased during the four-week campaign in which he was pitched head-to-head with rival Jeremy Hunt 17 times.
New EU Commission president sets up clash with Boris Johnson as she warns Brexit deal is non-negotiable
Ursula von der Leyen, who was confirmed as the first woman president of the European Commission in Strasbourg on Tuesday, has said she would support a Brexit extension but warned the Withdrawal Agreement would not be renegotiated.
Boris Johnson: Trump’s ‘go home’ attack was ‘totally inappropriate’
Boris Johnson, the former U.K. foreign secretary, said Donald Trump‘s Twitter attack on Democratic congresswomen of color was „totally unacceptable,“ adding that he could not understand why the U.S. president had made them.
„It is totally unacceptable in a modern multi-racial country which you’re trying to lead,“ he said of U.S. president‘s remarks at a Conservative party leadership debate hosted by the Sun newspaper and Talk Radio, although he refused to condemn the tweets as „racist.“
JACK DOYLE: Boris will have just 100 days to do or die in his bid to take Britain out of the EU by Halloween if he becomes Prime Minister
The Tory leadership result will be announced on Tuesday week.
Terror cops probe leak of Darroch emails about Trump: Scotland Yard is accused of ‚police state‘ tactics with threat to prosecute publishers who print more secrets
– Police are investigating alleged leaking of ambassador Sir Kim Darroch‘s emails
– Scotland Yard say its counter-terrorism command is leading the investigation
– Met Police say ‚there has been damage caused to UK international relations‘
– They said there is clear public interest in bringing person responsible to justice
Iran tanker row: UK to send second warship to the Gulf
HMS Duncan is currently in the Mediterranean and is expected to join HMS Montrose in the region next week.
Our survey. Next Tory Leader. Johnson 72 per cent, Hunt 28 per cent. 72 per cent overall have voted. On these figures, Johnson has already won.
Last week, it showed the Boris Johnson on 67 per cent and Jeremy Hunt on 29 per cent.
A few days later, YouGov found Johnson on 74 per cent and Hunt on 26 per cent.
Today, our survey shows Johnson on 72 per cent and Hunt on 28 per cent.
We have varied the standard question and added one to ask whether or not respondents have already voted. Seventy-one per cent of respondents say that they have done so (see below).
Jeremy Hunt promises more spending on the Royal Navy to boost ‚hard power‘ in response to Iran crisis
Jeremy Hunt has said the Royal Navy has been “run down too much” as he cited a skirmish between Britain and Iran in the Persian Gulf as proof that more warships are needed.
The Foreign Secretary said the “deeply troubling” events in the Middle East showed that the Navy must be “expanded to meet the threats we face”.
Tory Party members would ditch Nigel Farage if Boris Johnson can deliver Brexit by October 31, says poll
Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party vote would collapse and switch back to the Tories if Boris Johnson succeeded in taking the UK out of the EU by October 31, a poll of Tory party members shows.
The vast majority of Conservative switchers to the Brexit Party would come back to the Tories in a subsequent general election, leaving Mr Farage with a tiny rump, according to the survey by pollsters Orb International for the Telegraph.
Brexit: Furious Tory insider accuses Theresa May of letting parliament lay ‘elephant traps’ for Boris Johnson
(09.07.2019)
Speaking to The Independent on condition of anonymity, the government insider said there was frustration in Conservative ranks that Downing Street was allowing opponents of Brexit opportunities to tie the future prime minister’s hands.
Johnson under fire as Kim Darroch quits as UK ambassador to US
After the ambassador submitted his resignation, explaining that he felt that speculation over his future was “making it impossible for me to carry out my role as I would like”, Johnson faced sharp criticism over his role in the affair, with one minister accusing him of throwing the ambassador “under the bus”.
And in language that will be viewed as an implicit criticism of Johnson’s failure to back Darroch, Theresa May told MPs: “I hope the house will reflect on the importance of defending our values and principles, particularly when they are under pressure.”
Public Split on Kim Darroch Resignation
YouGov have conducted some remarkably speedy polling of the public’s attitude towards the Kim Darroch affair, although the fieldwork was conducted before his resignation.
Boris Johnson insists he is ‚not bluffing‘ about delivering a no-deal Brexit on October 31
The frontrunner to succeed Theresa May in little over a fortnight urged European leaders to „look deep into our eyes“ and understand that the UK will leave the EU with or without an agreement on Halloween, if he becomes prime minister.
The warning, in an interview with The Sunday Telegraph, will rankle in Brussels where EU figures insist they will not re-open the exit deal agreed with Theresa May. Mr Johnson hopes to secure changes by making clear that he will walk away if Brussels refuses to budge, after Mrs May failed to deliver on a similar promise in March.
Iran risks UK following US in pulling out of Iran nuclear deal warns Jeremy Hunt
(01.07.2019)
The Tory leadership hopeful made the announcement after Tehran said it had amassed more low-enriched uranium than permitted under its 2015 agreement with major powers. The Foreign Secretary told Sky News that Britain still supported the pact. He added: “We want to preserve that deal because we don’t want Iran to have nuclear weapons but if Iran breaks that deal then we are out of it as well.”
Revealed: The Major Remain Campaign Donors Bankrolling Hunt’s Campaign
Overall that’s over £225,000 Hunt’s backers have donated to anti-Brexit campaigns, parties and politicians, before sticking their financial clout behind him. Tory members might well be wondering what he’s telling his hardline Remain donors that he isn’t telling them…
Boris Johnson set for landslide in battle to reach No 10
Boris Johnson is on course to enter Downing Street with a resounding victory this month, according to a poll of Conservative Party members.
Mr Johnson is backed by 74 per cent with Jeremy Hunt on 26 per cent, according to a YouGov/Times poll taken as Tories start to receive ballot papers.
Our final Next Tory Leader survey before ballot papers arrive finds Johnson on 67 per cent and Hunt on 29 per cent
The majority of replies on which this result is based came in on July 3 – the day on which at least some ballot papers were dispatched to the best part, we are told, of about 160,000 Conservative Party members. So a small minority of these survey responses will have been returned at the same time as real votes. CCHQ expects a high turnout.
Tory leadership contest: Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt make new promises as voting nears
The pledges come two days before ballot papers are posted to the party members.
Voting closes on 22 July, with the winner expected to be announced the following day.
Exclusive: Jeremy Hunt warns of ‘serious consequences’ if China fails to honour Hong Kong agreement
(03.07.2019)
The foreign secretary, Jeremy Hunt, has warned China of “serious consequences” if it fails to honour its agreement over Hong Kong.
Speaking to Channel 4 News, Mr Hunt said China needs to honour a 1984 treaty that guarantees basic freedoms to the former British colony for 50 years.
Boris says ALL his Cabinet ministers must back a ‚do or die‘ Brexit by Halloween – as Remainers plot ‚grossly irresponsible‘ bid to block No Deal by CUTTING OFF vital funding to Whitehall departments
– Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt continuing to trade blows in Tory leader contest
– Mr Johnson made clear all ministers must be ready for No Deal by October 31
– Comments came amid confusion on whether he would try to suspend Parliament
– Remainer MPs are launching another attempt to block No Deal Brexit next week
Tory members STILL want Boris to be PM despite Carrie rows and campaign ‘cowardice’: Hunt‘s charm offensive is not enough to stop showboating BoJo as latest polls reveal the favourite is miles ahead in race for No 10
Boris Johnson remains the overwhelming choice of Tory members to be the next party leader and prime minister despite a week of serious campaign setbacks, a new poll reveals today.
Japan‘s foreign minister reveals he has privately begged Boris and Hunt to avoid a No-Deal Brexit amid fears it will devastate the automotive industry
Japan‘s Foreign Minister has warned that Britain leaving the EU without a trade deal could threaten the UK‘s automotive industry.
Tarō Kōno today said that a No Deal exit would have ‚very negative‘ consequences for more than 1,000 Japanese firms operating in the UK.
Tory leadership vote news LIVE: Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt clash over Brexit in battle for Number 10
The candidates are set to clash again this evening as they take part in a digital hustings streamed live over Facebook and Twitter.
Boris ‚vows to IGNORE MPs‘ efforts to block No Deal‘ as poll shows Britain wants Brexit more than ever: 57% now want to leave EU (MORE than at the referendum) and 28% would be happy to crash out
– Mr Johnson‘s allies say bid by MPs to block No Deal would have ‚zero legal effect‘
– Supporter Dominic Raab says Boris could see off blocking bid and ‚get us out‘
– Team Johnson allies turn on Liam Fox over criticism of favourite‘s Brexit Plan B
– It came as new poll showed majority of people still want some form of Brexit
– Some 28 per cent back No Deal and 13 per cent want Theresa May‘s deal
– Some 16 per cent are in favour of a softer Brexit and 43 per cent want to stay
– Tories and The Brexit Party both on 22 per cent in latest general election poll
Boris vows to take Britain out of the ‘prison’ of the EU by October 31 ‘do or die’ as he blasts Theresa May’s ‘pathetic gloom’
In an interview with talkRADIO he said: „We are getting ready to come out on October the 31st. Come what may. Do or die.“
He refused to delay Brexit again with another extension like Mrs May did twice, and said his „positive energy“ would unlock the talks.
Boris blasted: „I‘ve never seen such morosity and gloom from a government.
Boris Johnson clashes with Bank of England chief over whether Britain can strike a deal to continue free trade with EU after Brexit
In a stormy LBC interview, Mr Johnson was repeatedly challenged by interviewer Nick Ferrari to say if he was accusing Mark Carney of being wrong.
Mr Johnson insisted Britain would be allowed to use world trade laws to enjoy a period without any changes to tariffs that would endanger exports, something the Bank Governor and many others have stressed would be impossible to demand without agreement in Brussels.
It‘s been three long years since we voted to Leave – which is why we can, must and will do so by October 31
It is incredible, it is infuriating, it is disgraceful that it should now be three whole years since the EU referendum result; and I can tell that the whole country is positively aching for us to get it done. You can feel the impatience building like a giant thunderstorm on a hot June day.
I know that if we fail again, we face a democratic explosion and a deluge in which both major parties may be swept away. And so, my friends, it is absolutely vital that we keep our eyes on the prize. It has been a long and parching march, but the oasis is finally in sight. We are so nearly there.
UK could join US in assault on Iran, Jeremy Hunt says
The Foreign Secretary’s comments came as Foreign Office minister Andrew Murrison held talks with the Tehran government at the weekend where he said he was “clear” about the UK’s concerns over Iran’s activities.
While campaigning in Scotland for the Tory leadership Mr Hunt said Britain would weigh up military intervention in Iran on a “case-by-case basis”.
Jeremy Hunt says Boris Johnson ‚refusing‘ to answer ‚difficult‘ questions amid scrutiny over flat row
Conservative leadership hopeful Jeremy Hunt has accused rival Boris Johnson of refusing to answer „difficult“ questions amid scrutiny of his private life.
Boris Johnson row: The couple next door passionate about their opposition to Tories
“Just gave Boris Johnson the finger,” she wrote, referring to her greeting for the prospective Tory leader staying at his girlfriend’s flat in the same block as Ms Leigh’s apartment in south east London.
Ms Leigh, an American theatre producer, director and writer, has now deleted her Twitter account – possibly because the influence she and her husband, Tom Penn, have had over the leadership race became immeasurable this weekend.
The hacking of Boris Johnson’s home: The Guardian’s invasion of Boris’s privacy is a new low for broadsheet journalism.
Is it right to record a couple’s private conversations, through the walls of their home, and then publish their words verbatim in a national newspaper? Most people would say no. Most people would consider that a grotesque invasion of privacy. Most people would think it profoundly morally wrong to spy on a couple’s most intimate moments and then salaciously expose those moments to readers hungry for scandal.
Carrie Symonds: Who is Boris Johnson‘s partner?
n 2018, PR Week listed her in its top 10 figures in political communications – second only to No10 chief Robbie Gibb.
Prior to the role, Ms Symonds was a special adviser to Sajid Javid during his tenure as Communities Secretary …