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.
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...
Corbyn and McDonnell to stand down if Labour loses GE, Brexit...
11 October 2019 | UK NEWS
The Shadow Chancellor, John McDonnell, has said in an interview with Alastair Campbell (formerly of the Labour Party) published...
Brexit deal looking increasingly unlikely, Parliament is prorogued once more
8 October 2019 | UK NEWS
According to sources in Downing Street this morning, a successful Brexit deal between the UK and the EU is...
Opposition leaders remain divided, EU yet to respond to PM’s Brexit...
7 October 2019 | UK NEWS
It is understood in Westminster that a meeting of Opposition party leaders has once again failed to reach agreement...
PM to submit Brexit proposals this week, Opposition parties consider strategy
1 October 2019 | UK NEWS
The Prime Minister is set to present his proposals for a Brexit deal to the European Union by the...
PM’s prorogation of Parliament ruled unlawful by Supreme Court
24 September 2019 | UK NEWS
The Supreme Court has handed down its judgment that the Prime Minister's advice to the Queen to prorogue Parliament...
Labour in-fighting during Conference season reaches fever pitch
22 September 2019 | UK NEWS
The Labour Party's conference season has suffered a rocky start, following an aborted attempt to abolish the elected position...