Patrick Timms
Patrick is a freelance translator – and political journalist and commentator – who makes regular media appearances. He has a background in educational IT, along with youth support work. In 2019, he stood as a Conservative Councillor candidate in Crewe West.
John Bercow steps down as Speaker, Labour launches election campaign
31 October 2019 | UK NEWS
The Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, has today stepped down from his role as the House...
Commons approves General Election on 12 December, Parliament to dissolve on...
29 October 2019 | UK NEWS
MPs have voted tonight by 438 votes to 20 to approve a General Election on Thursday 12 December. The...
EU grants Brexit extension, Parliament votes down early election
28 October 2019 | UK NEWS
The European Council has confirmed its intention to grant an extension to the Brexit process under Article 50 until...
EU delays Brexit extension decision, PM calls on Corbyn to back...
25 October 2019 | UK NEWS
EU leaders have decided to delay their decision on a Brexit extension until early next week, it has emerged...
Queen’s Speech vote passes, PM to table election for 12 December
24 October 2019 | UK NEWS
The parliamentary vote on the Government's Queen's Speech, setting out its legislative agenda for the coming parliamentary session across...
EDITORIAL: Why not just ratify the WA post-Brexit?
24 October 2019 | ANALYSIS
While we have a Parliament in deadlock, having expressed support for the Prime Minister's new Withdrawal Agreement but not for...
Speaker refuses second WA vote, Government publishes WA Bill
21 October 2019 | UK NEWS
The Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, has refused a Government request to bring the Prime Minister's...
Letwin amendment passed, PM vows not to extend Brexit
19 October 2019 | UK NEWS
The Government has pulled its widely-anticipated Meaningful Vote on Prime Minister Boris Johnson's new Brexit deal, which was signed...
New Brexit deal struck with EU, Juncker does not want extension
17 October 2019 | UK NEWS
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has just (shortly after 10:30am) tweeted that "we've got a great new deal that takes...
First Queen’s Speech in two years, PM refuses to resign if...
14 October 2019 | UK NEWS
Her Majesty the Queen delivered her 65th Queen's Speech today (the 67th of her reign), shortly before noon, setting...