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Premier, OT Leaders Meet With UK Prime Minister
Last week, Premier Michael Dunkley concluded his UK visit with a stop at No. 10 Downing street for a Courtesy Visit with British Prime Minister, Theresa May. Premier Dunkley was joined at No. 10 by other Overseas Territories leaders. Premier Dunkley and OT leaders were in London much of last week for the UK Joint Ministerial Council on European Negotiations... Read more of this article
British MPs Seeking Public Register Amendment
A group of British MPs is seeking to make amendments to a Bill requiring British Overseas Territories to introduce public registers, with a cross-party group of 80 MPs reportedly backing the amendment. According to a report from the Guardian, “The UK’s Overseas Territories face renewed pressure to abandon corporate secrecy after 80 MPs joined... Read more of this article
SSM In Territories Discussed In UK Parliament
While the UK Government “cannot ensure that same-sex marriages are recognised in all Territories” they did write to all Territories “to advise them of the change in UK law” and “to encourage them to introduce similar provisions in their territories.” This was stated in the British Parliament by Parliamentary Under-Secretary... Read more of this article
Premier Presents Boris Johnson With Shorts
While in the UK for the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council meetings, Premier Michael Dunkley met with Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, taking the opportunity to present him with pink Bermuda Shorts. A spokesperson said, “Last evening, Premier Michael Dunkley along with other OT leaders had a courtesy visit with Boris Johnson, Secretary... Read more of this article
Theresa May Becomes Britain’s Prime Minister
Theresa May was formally named Britain’s Prime Minister today, with the new Prime Minister speaking outside No 10 Downing Street, promising to “fight ‘burning injustice’ in British society, govern for the poor and marginalised, and create a union ‘between all of our citizens’.” The speech was given after Ms.... Read more of this article
Premier Dunkley Writes To UK Opposition Leader
Premier Michael Dunkley wrote to UK Opposition Leader Jeremy Corbyn to provide information about Bermuda in light of the Leader of the Opposition’s recent comments in Parliament about the Island in the wake of the Panama Papers’ release. Mr Corbyn — who had previously suggested that the UK should consider imposing “direct rule” over... Read more of this article
Cameron & Corbyn Spar Over OTs In Parliament
UK Prime Minister David Cameron and Opposition Leader Jeremy Corbyn sparred in Parliament over matters related to the Overseas Territories, with Mr Corbyn calling Bermuda a “tax haven”, and Mr Cameron asking how Mr Corbyn plans to “force” the OTs, asking “have we finally found a potential Prime Minister” who wants... Read more of this article
Baroness Praises SCARS In UK Parliament
During a debate in the UK Parliament last week, Baroness Anelay praised the work of local charity Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS], whose mission is to “reduce the risk of child sexual abuse and to be an advocate and voice for children who have been sexually molested as well as their affected family.” Baroness Massey of Darwen... Read more of this article
Corbyn: Should Consider “Direct Rule” Of BOTs
Following a data leak dubbed the ‘Panama Papers’ showing the law firm registered “more than 100,000 secret firms to the British Virgin Islands,” the UK’s Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn has said the UK should consider imposing “direct rule” over British Overseas Territories if they do not comply with UK tax... Read more of this article
Baroness Sharples In ‘Panama Papers’ Leak
Conservative politician Pamela Sharples, the widow of Sir Richard Sharples, has been named as part of ‘Panama Papers’ leak. An article by The Argus said, “Life Peer Baroness Sharples has been named in the Panama Papers, a massive leak of confidential offshore bank details. “Lewes-educated Pamela Sharples is one of three UK politicians... Read more of this article
“Views On Reform To Be Taken Into Account”
“We will continue to consult the Territories in order for their views on reform to be taken into account,” Britain’s Minister for Europe said in response to a question asking if the views of Britain’s Overseas Territories are represented during the renegotiation of the UK’s relationship with Europe. Prime Minister David... Read more of this article
UK MP Asks About Territories Taking Refugees
During this week’s session of Parliament in the United Kingdom, a Labour MP asked if the UK Government plans to “distribute Syrian refugees amongst the British Overseas Territories [BOTs],” with the Minister of State responding that the BOTs have not been asked to take refugees, and also pointing out that immigration is a responsibility... Read more of this article
