Brexit: The week ahead
As Cabinet tensions on Brexit continue, Theresa May is likely to face another tough few days ahead of the Christmas break.
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Brexit business impact concerns most Irish hoteliers, survey shows
Nine out of 10 Irish hoteliers are concerned about the impact of Brexit on their business next year, a survey showed.
May to warn against second Brexit poll
Theresa May will condemn calls for a second Brexit referendum, as Cabinet tensions on EU withdrawal continue to break into the open.
May will warn that new Brexit poll would damage democracy
Theresa May will hit out at calls for a new Brexit referendum, claiming such a move would send a message to millions of voters that democracy does not deliver.
Saturday Night Live satirises Theresa May’s week after confidence vote
Saturday Night Live has taken aim at Prime Minister Theresa May and former Conservative party leader David Cameron in a political Christmas sketch.
May allies distance themselves from new referendum reports
Key allies of Theresa May have distanced themselves from reports they are involved in planning for a new Brexit referendum.
Scottish fishing industry bosses warn over ‘EU retribution’
European leaders should not seek “retribution on the UK” over post-Brexit fishing arrangements, an association of fisherman in Scotland has warned.
Giggling Squid to keep spreading tentacles despite being hampered by Brexit
Thai restaurant chain Giggling Squid has said Brexit uncertainty has held back its expansion plans, but vowed to keep opening sites as rivals retrench.
Downing Street rubbishes claims no deal Brexit could hit holiday plans
Downing Street has dismissed reports that people will be advised not to book holidays after March next year according to contingency plans being drawn-up for a no deal Brexit.
Hunt says UK would ‘flourish and prosper’ even without Brexit deal
Cabinet tensions over the prospect of a no deal Brexit look set to heighten after Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt insisted the UK would “flourish and prosper” even without an exit agreement.
May launches stinging attack on Blair over referendum call
Theresa May has hit out at Tony Blair, accusing him of “insulting” the British people and the office of prime minister by “undermining” Brexit talks with calls in Brussels for a second referendum.
Labour must ‘come off the fence’ and back a second EU vote, says MP
Jeremy Corbyn needs to “come off the fence” and back another vote on EU membership, according to one of his MPs.
PM urged not to ‘run down the clock’ on giving MPs a meaningful Brexit vote
Theresa May has been told by a former minister not to “run down the clock” on giving MPs a proper say on Brexit.
What next for Theresa May and the Withdrawal Agreement?
Theresa May’s tough EU summit has seen her return from Brussels without the legal alterations to the Brexit deal demanded by MPs opposed to the agreement.
Theresa May pushes on with Brexit agenda after tough EU summit
Theresa May is set for another tough political week as she battles to keep her Brexit plans on track after a bruising EU summit in Brussels.
Tories undermining devolution and making case for independence, claim SNP
The Conservative Government is “making the case for independence” with its attempt to block Scottish efforts to prepare laws for Brexit, the SNP has claimed.
Farage urges Leave voters to prepare for ‘worst case scenario’ second referendum
Nigel Farage has said he believes the UK may face a second Brexit referendum in the coming months and has urged Leave campaigners to “get ready for every situation”.
Gary Lineker says Brexit should be settled by penalty shootout
Gary Lineker has said that he thinks Brexit should be settled by a game of football.
Theresa May’s Brexit quest hits backstop turbulence in Brussels
A defiant Theresa May has insisted her efforts to win fresh assurances on her Brexit deal remain on track after another bruising encounter with EU leaders.
Everything you need to know about Brexit
The countdown to Brexit is nearing the 100-day mark, and yet a lot remains uncertain.
May’s post-Brexit trade deal suggestion dismissed by Taoiseach
Ireland’s Taoiseach has dismissed one of Theresa May’s suggestions aimed at winning parliamentary support for her Brexit deal.
How Twitter reacted to a week of Brexit chaos
Christmas may be drawing near but the last week in Westminster has been suspiciously absent of festive spirit, featuring a cancelled Commons vote, furious MPs, a no-confidence bid and heated exchanges in Brussels.
Theresa May’s Brexit deal will pass, says Michael Gove
Michael Gove has said he believes the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal will survive.
May promises further talks with EU to get ‘assurances’ on backstop
Britain is to have talks with the EU over the coming days about how to obtain “further assurances” which might persuade MPs to back the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, Theresa May has said.
Blair urges May to ‘stop banging head against brick wall’ over Brexit
Theresa May must stop banging her head against a brick wall over Brexit, Tony Blair has urged, as he reiterated calls for a second referendum.
EU vote cost almost £10m to deliver in Scotland
The cost of staging the EU referendum in Scotland amounted to around £10 million, according to figures published by the Electoral Commission.
PM must stand up to EU leaders on backstop: Arlene Foster
Arlene Foster has warned the Prime Minister not to roll over in the face of EU intransigence.
EU united on need for border backstop, Leo Varadkar says
Irish premier Leo Varadkar has said the European Union (EU) is as one on the need for a border backstop in the Withdrawal Agreement.
Paloma Faith: Theresa May should be courageous and step down as PM
Paloma Faith has called for Theresa May to step down as Prime Minister, saying it would be the most “courageous” thing she could do.
Bank expected to hold rates at 0.75% amid Brexit turmoil
Bank of England policymakers are set to keep interest rates on hold at 0.75% after recent turmoil in Westminster and as Brexit uncertainty reigns.