Michael Gove and Andrea Leadsom to stand down at general election

Seventy-eight Tory MPs are quitting rather than standing, beating 1997’s record number

The Guardian
Britain is becoming a toxic chemical dumping ground – yet another benefit of Brexit

Perhaps our government imagines bulldog spirit will protect us from the dangerous substances that Europe rules unsafe, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian
#AndreaLeadsom 'delighted at #Brexit'. That's someone blinded by nationalism talking. #OBR forecasts say 'leaving the EU would reduce UK's potential GDP by 4%. Also Science, Environment, Tech, Farming, Cooperation etc all negatively effected https://rb.gy/elmam4 #RejoinEU
Andrea Leadsom: Brexit checks are the price of ‘being a sovereign state again’

Health minister and Brexiter says businesses experiencing ‘some friction’ should adapt to changes in trade rules

The Guardian

More red tape, higher prices, more barriers to trade, medicine shortages, longer NHS waiting lists, more expensive holidays, various embarrassing prime ministers, corrupt government, useless ministers, loss of global political influence, is the cost of removing your freedoms and reducing your rights, Andrea.

#brexit #andrealeadsom #ukpolitics

https://www.politico.eu/article/brexit-red-tape-freedom-uk-minister-andrea-leadsom/

Brexit red tape is ‘price you pay’ for freedom, UK minister insists

Andrea Leadsom downplays new trade “frictions” and says sovereignty more important.

POLITICO
“It's lies. It's all lies. Some of them are just prettier than others, that's all. People see what they think is there.”
Terry Pratchett; Monstrous Regiment
#Discworld #AndreaLeadsom #JacobReesMogg #JohnsonsOvenReadyDeal #ToryLiars #ToryGaslighting #Brexshit
Andrea Leadsom's INSANE take on the Palestine ceasefire protest

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A spokesperson for Leadsom said: “Dame Andrea Leadsom’s declarations have been transparent and accurate in accordance with the rules and the law at all times.”

Well she would say that, wouldn’t she?

In fact, it’s pretty much what they all say in response to any alleged wrongdoing: “all the rules were followed”. Just like Johnson’s lockdown parties…

#AndreaLeadsom #Tories #Shareholdings #CoflictOfInterest

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/jul/10/andrea-leadsom-held-shares-in-barclays-when-questioning-banks-ex-boss

Andrea Leadsom held shares in Barclays when questioning bank’s ex-boss

Exclusive: Revelation about Tory former minister raises questions about adequacy of transparency rules

The Guardian
Boris Johnson rejects revolution in favour of modest cabinet reshuffle

Move is the latest sign that PM could take a more cautious approach to government

Bereaved parents to be entitled to two weeks' paid leave from work

Jack’s Law, for parents who lose a child under 18, will come into force in April, says government

Don't relax fracking rules

I've just signed a petition calling on Minister for Energy to not relax fracking rules. Will you sign it too and ensure the UK doesn't suffer from even more earthquakes?