Boris Johnson says the UK is ready for any eventuality The chances of the UK leaving the European Union without a trade deal have risen sharply as negotiations have been threatened by London’s insistence that it have full autonomy over … Read More
German Chancellor Angela Merkel. (PA) Germany has reportedly scrapped plans to discuss Brexit at a high-level meeting next week because Britain and the EU have made no “tangible progress” over the summer. According to The Guardian, Germany — which holds the … Read More
A Cabinet Office “reasonable worst-case scenario” document, dated July 2020, has been leaked to a national newspaper. A government spokeswoman said it ‘reflects a responsible government ensuring we are ready for all eventualities’ Emergency plans drawn up by the government … Read More
My regular column is available to subscribers on www.thesundaytimes.co.uk This is an excerpt. So far during this crisis, there has been a lot of emphasis, understandably, on what it means for the economy in general, for unemployment, and for the … Read More
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Germany will continue to push to seal a new partnership agreement with Britain by the end of the year, but the European Union should also prepare for an abrupt split from 2021, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on … Read More
The European Union is preparing to grant Britain a flexible three-month Brexit extension, according to a leaked draft of an agreement set to be signed off by Brussels. French President Emmanuel Macron had been pushing for a short extension of around two … Read More
Emmanuel Macron, France’s president, speaks during a news conference at a European Union leaders summit in Brussels, Belgium, on Oct. 18, 2019. , Photographer: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — French President Emmanuel Macron blocked the European Union’s attempt to delay Brexit … Read More
BREXIT PARTY MEP Rupert Lowe has hit out at the EU, branding the institution a “federal superstate” that has “sacrificed Britain on the alter”. Mr. Lowe launched a scathing attack on the European Union as he condemned the bloc for … Read More
It appears increasingly unlikely PM will hit deadline for deal laid down in Benn act. With a Brexit delay forced on him, Johnson could fight a general election on a platform of a hard Brexit. Photograph: Han Yan/Xinhua/Barcroft Media Boris … Read More
Jean-Claude Juncker, chief of the European Union’s executive arm, says border controls will be placed on the Irish border if Britain leaves the bloc without a deal. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker listens Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019 in Strasbourg, eastern … Read More