House of Commons leader called ‘stupid’ for suggesting broadcasters should be ‘a bit patriotic’ about negotiations with the EUAndrea Leadsom, the leader of the House of Commons, has come under fire for calling on broadcasters to be “a bit patriotic” in their Brexit coverage. Leadsom said: “It would be helpful if broadcasters were willing to be a bit patriotic. Leadsom, a leading Brexit campaigner, also faced challenges over her CV during the leadership contest, particularly some of the roles she had held in the City. The German chancellor, Angela Merkel, said they did not represent a “breakthrough” in the Brexit talks. May insisted her offer was “fair and serious” and should reassure EU nationals in the UK that their lives will not be affected.

Source: The Guardian June 24, 2017 09:14 UTC