There are only a few months left until the UK formally exits the EU. So far, the debate about Brexit has been framed mainly in economic terms. Should the UK crash out of the bloc without a mutual exit agreement, the … Read More
With six months to go before Britain formally leaves the European Union on March 29, 2019, Brexit has never looked more baffling. Last week, the UK’s official opposition Labour Party formally backed a policy that could lead to a second … Read More
The prospect of Britain crashing out of the EU without a deal on trade or customs has intensified after Theresa May admitted yesterday that negotiations are at an “impasse” and accused European leaders of a lack of respect. In a … Read More
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, and British Prime Minister Theresa May wait for the beginning of the plenary session of the informal EU summit in Salzburg, Austria, Thursday, September 20, 2018. Source: Associated Press The British government on Friday accused … Read More
UK has ‘shown a lot of flexibility,’ says Dominic Raab. The U.K. has “made compromises” and “showed ambition” in divorce negotiations, and it’s now time for the EU to do the same, according to Britain’s Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab. Speaking … Read More
EU migrant workers harvesting lettuce in West Lancashire. Photograph: Alamy Stock Photo Reaction to the MAC report from thinktanks and academics And here is some reaction to the MAC report from thinktanks and academics. From Stephen Clarke, senior economic analyst … Read More
THE EUROPEAN Parliament elections in May next year will put the EU leadership under severe pressure to strike a Brexit deal with Britain, according to former Vote Leave campaigner Gisela Stuart. Former Labour MP Gisela Stuart has predicted that the … Read More
Survey of Unite, Unison and GMB members reveals 2-1 support for new referendum. Poll of union members will likely send shockwaves through the political establishment on the eve of party conference season. Photograph: Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP/Getty Images Members of Britain’s three … Read More
Research suggests 2.6 million people who voted for Brexit in 2016 now want to stay in the European Union. Those calling for a second referendum on leaving the EU say enough people have switched from supporting Leave to supporting Remain that … Read More
Well here’s a funny thing. For weeks now all we’ve heard is Remainers telling us that the public has changed its mind and no longer wants to leave the EU. Leave campaigners are renewing their Brexit battle (Image: GETTY) It’s the … Read More