Brexit Opportunities Abound – Part 2
17/02/2022
Continuing the letter to Jacob Rees-Mogg, reminding him – he seems to need reminding – of the many new opportunities created by Brexit.
The Lib Dems have urged Boris Johnson’s government to close a loophole which peers fear would let illegal cash from Russia and other parts of the world into the UK.
Russia’s leaders do not consider the UK to be their country’s equal in the global system. This creates problems for British policymakers – which Brexit is aggravating.
One of the UK’s top officials in monitoring economic crime has today warned about the “disturbing” prevalence of Russian money laundering in London, claiming up to half of all money laundered from the country is done through the UK.
Did Russia Influence Brexit? - CSIS
21/07/2021
According to the UK Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee, the UK government does not know and—incredibly—did not try to find out.
Banks is suing Guardian journalist for defamation over Brexit backer’s ‘covert relationship’ with Russia.
Russia 'emboldened' by Trump, Brexit and Afghanistan evacuation, says ex-GCHQ boss [2 mins]
11/01/2022
Russia has been "emboldened" by the Trump era, Brexit and the evacuation of Afghanistan, according to former GCHQ Director Professor Sir David Omand.
PM urged to recognise pursuit of no-deal Brexit would be regarded as serious error by US.
Cross-party group files claim to force inquiry into Russian interference in UK elections.
Billionaire founder of think tank that advocates leaving single market obtains right to work anywhere in Europe.
Cross-party group says it will take action if PM fails to order independent investigation.
A group of politicians are threatening legal action unless Boris Johnson orders an independent investigation into Russian interference in elections.
Iter is a collaboration between China, the EU, India, Japan, South Korea, Russia and the US - all of whom are sharing in the costs of construction.
Labour queries why MP used unsecured account for classified government business.
NZ must help build new global grouping
25/07/2020
When great powers fail, New Zealand and other small states must organise to protect their interests, Robert G. Patman writes.
The former Intelligence and Security Committee chairman speaks of his “frustration” and “anger” over the Russia report not being published last year.
A report by the UK Parliament Intelligence and Security Committee says the government was "slow to recognise the threat" posed by Russian, so did not take action to protect the UK from possible interference in the 2016 EU referendum.
Russia's attempts to influence British democracy and the potential vulnerability of parts of the UK political system to anti-democratic meddling during the EU referendum have been detailed in a report prepared by the US Senate, The Guardian reported.
Opinium poll for the Observer also reveals 47% of public think Putin’s government affected UK’s 2019 general election.
Russia report: ‘Inexcusable’ government failed to order investigation into alleged Brexit interference, says former top diplomat
25/07/2020
Former British ambassador to Moscow comments come after publication of damning report by Intelligence and Security Committee.
Intelligence and security committee publishes long-delayed findings on Russian influence over UK politics.
There are a grand total of 175 redactions in the report. Here are the key passages that have left us scratching our heads.
Russia report: Boris Johnson rules out inquiry into Brexit vote as report reveals UK failed to protect EU referendum
21/07/2020
Long-awaited intelligence committee report says threat from Moscow was ‘badly underestimated’.
Use of Twitter ‘bots’ and ‘trolls’ evidence of Kremlin attempts to influence vote, parliamentary report finds.