Forgive us for blowing our own trumpet but the big event today is the Mirror’s EU debate . Our panel will see Peter Mandelson, John McDonnell and Ayesha Hazarika make the case for remain and Nigel Farage, Andrea Leadsom and Dreda Say Mitchell argue for leave. ITV’s Mark Austin will be on hand to keep order. For those unable to attend we will be running a live stream and blog on Mirror.co.uk from 3pm and you can submit questions on Twitter using #MirrorLiveEU. Look out also for Kevin Maguire’s verdict on the panelists and our analysis on the discussion. In an interview in today’s Mirror, Farage has set the cat among the Brexit pigeons by suggesting there will have to be another referendum if the result is not clear cut. If Tories in the leave camp feel the same then Cameron’s chances of putting the Tory party back together after the vote on June 23 will require more than a couple of tubes of Pritt Stick. Mr McDonnell has also set out his views on the … [Read more...] about Nigel Farage has unfinished business: Mirror Politics morning briefing
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Ajit Pawar, Devendra Fadnavis meet for the first time after Maharashtra fiasco
Mumbai: As eyebrows were raised over their first joint public appearance after the fall of the 80-hour- long government last month, NCP leader Ajit Pawar on Monday said he and former CM Devendra Fadnavis discussed "weather" during the meeting. In a stunning turn of events, Fadnavis had on November 23 returned as chief minister propped up by Ajit Pawar, who was made his deputy. Both were sworn in a hush-hush early morning ceremony but the government lasted only 80 hours. On Sunday, Fadnavis, now the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly and Pawar, leading contender for the deputy CM's post in the Maha Vikas Aghadi government headed by Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, were seen together for the first time since the fall of their short-lived government. Untitled Carousel 'There is no evidence': NCP leader and ex-Deputy CM Ajit Pawar gets ACB clean-chit in irrigation scam caseIn its enquiry report, the ACB has also stated that 'There is no evidence on record to say that the Secretary … [Read more...] about Ajit Pawar, Devendra Fadnavis meet for the first time after Maharashtra fiasco
Meeting on pending Central Excise and Service Tax cases held
A meeting to explain the procedure to be adopted for settling pending Central Excise and Service Tax-related cases under ‘Sabka Cishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019’ to taxpayers was held here on Saturday.In order to clear pending cases, the advantages and other features of the scheme was explained to participants by officials of GST and Central Excise Department, led by the Assistant Commissioner, Thanjavur Division, A.T.Panneerselvam, at the meeting. Taxpayers registered under GST in Thanjavur, Pudukottai, Kumbakonam, Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam and the chartered accountants and GST consultants from the areas attended the meeting.The participants were also briefed about the simplified GST monthly return form to be introduced from the first quarter of the next financial year, a press release said. … [Read more...] about Meeting on pending Central Excise and Service Tax cases held
Putin Will Be Briefed About Rivlin’s Appeal for Pardon of Convicted Israeli Woman – Kremlin
"After it [the appeal] arrives via diplomatic channels, it will be reported and considered by the Russian president", Peskov told reporters. He did not comment on media reports that Russia and Israel were discussing at the highest level the possibility of exchanging Issachar for Alexei Burkov, who is suspected of "hacking" and is going to be extradited to the United States. "I will not comment on it, this refers to the content of bilateral contacts, which we do not publish, unlike other countries", Peskov said. Rivlin wrote on Twitter that on Sunday he had asked Putin to pardon the Israeli woman Naama Issachar, who had been sentenced on Friday to 7.5 years in prison for smuggling and possession of drugs. Issachar was detained on 9 April in Sheremetyevo airport en route from New Delhi to Tel Aviv with some 9 grams (0.32 ounces) of drugs. She pleaded guilty to drug possession but denied her guilt of smuggling. © AFP 2019 / JOHN THYSIsraeli President Reuven Rivlin The office of … [Read more...] about Putin Will Be Briefed About Rivlin’s Appeal for Pardon of Convicted Israeli Woman – Kremlin
Top legislator meets President of Russia’s Tatarstan
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (L) and President of the Republic of Tartastan, Russia, Rustam Minnikhanov (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – Continuing her official visit to Russia, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on December 9 met with President of the Republic of Tartastan, Russia, Rustam Minnikhanov. President Minnikhanov affirmed that his republic attaches importance to relations with Vietnam, and thanked Vietnamese leaders for their support to the acceleration of relations and cooperation between the two countries’ localities. He held that bilateral economic relations and trade have not matched up with the potential, and the two sides should further boost relations to increase trade. The president briefed his guest on his republic’s potential and pointed to the fields the two sides can cooperate in such as education, science and tourism. NA Chairwoman Ngan affirmed that Vietnam always attaches importance to the comprehensive … [Read more...] about Top legislator meets President of Russia’s Tatarstan
Does Emma Willis have children, how did she meet husband Matt and what TV show does the Comic Relief host present?
EMMA Willis has established herself as one of Britain's most loved and talented TV hosts. As well as being the face of The Voice, Emma has also featured on a number of other shows - let's get the lowdown... How old is Emma Willis? What's her background? Emma Willis, 42, from Birmingham, is a popular radio and television presenter. She hosts The Voice UK and The Voice Kids. Before presenting, Emma was a model and worked for a number of big companies such as Marie Claire, Elle, Vogue, GAP and Chanel. During an appearance on Who Do You Think You Are? in July 2017, Emma was left stunned by the discovery that she has a murderous relative in her family.How did Emma meet husband Matt Willis and how many children do they have? Emma and Matt Willis met while she was working for MTV and he was in the boyband Busted and their friendship started to become something more in late 2004. By 2005, the pair had officially started dating and after spending two years together, Matt … [Read more...] about Does Emma Willis have children, how did she meet husband Matt and what TV show does the Comic Relief host present?