9 December 2018 | UK NEWS
Leading the agenda:
– Boris Johnson has attacked May’s Brexit deal on The Andrew Marr Show, stating she could do “much better”. Many have stated this is part of his preparation for a leadership challenge.
– Thousands of people marched on the streets of London today in both support of and opposition to Brexit. It has been reported a few thousands marched in support of Brexit, whilst 15,000 marched in opposition.
– Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay has confirmed the Commons vote on Tuesday will not be postponed, despite recent rumours to the contrary.
– The Committee on Exiting the European Union has stated May’s Brexit deal does not give enough clarity or certainty about the UK’s future relationship with the bloc.
General:
– The UK Government has warned the health sector of medicine shortages in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
– Chinese company Huawei has promised to invest £2bn in the company’s equipment and software. This is following pressure from British security agencies which claim serious faults exist in the company’s technology infrastructure.
– The NHS will be banned from purchasing fax machines by next month. The machines are set to be phased out entirely by 2020.
– Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd has suggested the UK can follow alternative Brexit paths if May’s deal is rejected on Tuesday.
