UK ‘blocked’ EU bid to raise China steel tariff that could have protected industry | Daily Mail Online

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English: The Daily Mail clock, just off Kensington High Street (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Daily Mail reports that George Osborne and David Cameron were accused of being more concerned with courting China than the fate of Tata steelworkers after it emerged they opposed a 66 per cent tariff.

Source: UK ‘blocked’ EU bid to raise China steel tariff that could have protected industry | Daily Mail Online

Once again we see that Osborne is quicker to appease his chums in the city than protect British industry and British jobs. Osborne’s reliance on monetary policy and austerity has provided little incentive to stimulate investment and create jobs. What about increasing exports and the competitive position of the UK with skills improvement?

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The Britain-bashers’ moral outrage will not solve this migration crisis – Boris Johnson – Telegraph

English: Mayor of London, Boris Johnson poses ...

English: Mayor of London, Boris Johnson poses for a photo prior to ringing the opening bell at NASDAQ on September 14, 2009. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

According to London Mayor & MP, Boris Johnson, recognising that not all migrants are refugees is the first step to finding a constructive way forward. Continue reading