England coach Eddie Jones jokes Welsh secret weapons are daffodils and goats

England coach Eddie Jones jokes Welsh secret weapons are daffodils and goats

England Rugby union coach Eddie Jones made a strange reference to goats and daffodils as Wales secret weapons ahead of the two countries Six Nations clash in Cardiff on 11 February. Jones also went on to say that England were prepared for any shenanigans from Wales, as England try to make it 16 successive wins in a row. Feb 10, 2017
Sadiq Khan promises to fight for London and pokes fun at Donald Trump

Sadiq Khan promises to fight for London and pokes fun at Donald Trump

At a gathering of London businesses at the London Transport Museum on 8 February, London Mayor Sadiq Khan poked fun at US President Donald Trump and the use of alternative facts. Khan also joked about the attendance of the gathering, referencing the Trump administration claims that up to 1.5 million people were at his inauguration, when actually there were far fewer. The speech also had a serious tone as well, as the London Mayor promised to fight for businesses in London so that they can still have access to the Single Market and the best talent from around the world. Feb 9, 2017
House of Commons passes Brexit trigger Article 50

House of Commons passes Brexit trigger Article 50

UK Prime Minister Theresa May won approval from Parliaments lower chamber on 8 February to trigger Britains exit from the European Union. The bill passed straight through the lower house despite attempts by pro-EU MPs to make amendments to the bill. Lawmakers (MPs) voted 494 to 122 in favour of legislation giving May the right to trigger Article 50, ending days of intense debate. Feb 9, 2017