Probashbangla24 online Desk : Theresa May is heading to Brussels to speak to EU leaders as she battles to keep hopes of a Brexit deal alive. Expectations of a breakthrough are low, with talks deadlocked over the Irish border issue. EU leaders say it is up to the UK prime minister to come up with fresh…
Probashbangla24 online Desk : Speaker John Bercow is facing calls to quit after a report into bullying in the House of Commons. Women and Equalities Committee chairwoman Maria Miller and senior Labour MP Sir Kevin Barron both said new leadership was needed. It comes after Dame Laura Cox said bullying and harassment were not being dealt…
Probashbangla24 online Desk : Brexit negotiations have hit a “real problem” over the issue of the Irish border, government sources have warned. Ahead of a key summit, the EU is believed to be seeking further reassurances to prevent a so-called hard border involving physical checks. Hopes of a breakthrough were raised when the Brexit secretary made…
Probashbangla24 online Desk : “Disturbing” cases of bullying and sexual harassment have “long been tolerated and concealed” in the House of Commons, according to a report. The report, by Dame Laura Cox QC, said there was a culture of “deference, subservience, acquiescence and silence”. She said the procedures for protecting staff were inadequate and said “broad…
Probashbangla24 online Desk : Cabinet ministers should “exert their collective authority” and rebel against Theresa May’s proposed Brexit deal, ex-Brexit Secretary David Davis has said. The PM has suggested a temporary customs arrangement for the whole UK to remain in the customs union while the Irish border issue is resolved. Brexiteers fear this may be permanent,…
Probashbangla24 online Desk : Coming out in support of the #MeToo campaign, Congress president Rahul Gandhi Friday said it is time everyone learns to treat women with respect and dignity. He added he was glad to see that the space was closing for those who didn’t. “It’s about time everyone learns to treat women with respect…
Probashbangla24 online Desk : Cabinet ministers raised concerns about potential compromises with the EU over Brexit at a No 10 meeting. They are thought to fear the UK will stay in a form of customs union with the EU for an unlimited period, if a trade deal cannot be done in time. No 10 has insisted…
Probashbangla24 online Desk : Theresa May has urged MPs to “put the national interest first” when deciding whether to approve a Brexit deal in a crunch vote likely later this year. Asked about the issue during Prime Minister’s Questions, Mrs May said she was working to secure the best possible agreement that respected the 2016 vote.…
Probashbangla24 online Desk : BNP on Wednesday announced a two-day countrywide programme, including demonstrations and black-flag processions, protesting the verdict in the August 21 grenade attack cases that convicted a number of party leaders, including Tarique Rahman. Besides, party’s different associate bodies will stage demonstrations and form human chains for five days in the next week.…
Probashbangla24 online Desk : SNP MPs would “undoubtedly” vote for a new Brexit referendum if it were put to them at Westminster, the party’s leader Nicola Sturgeon has said. Campaigners have been pressing for a fresh vote on the exit plans which result from talks with EU leaders. The Scottish first minister said the UK was…