Lib Dems resolve to back UK rejoining EU at ‘future date’ with public approval
The Liberal Democrats will back Britain rejoining the European Union at an “appropriate future date” subject to public approval, the party has resolved.
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Swiss reject nationalist plan to limit jobs for EU citizens
Voters in Switzerland have strongly rejected a nationalist party’s proposal to limit the number of European Union citizens allowed to live and work in the country.
Chefs and celebrities in warning against low-quality foods in new trade deals
Celebrities and chefs including Jamie Oliver and Joe Wicks are urging the Government not to open the floodgates to low-quality food imports under post-Brexit trade deals.
A-level results fiasco has put university students at risk – Lib Dem leader
The rising Covid-19 problem at universities has been made worse by the Government’s “incompetence” over A-level results, the leader of the Liberal Democrats has said.
No 10 drops food blockade fears amid Brexit deal optimism
Downing Street has dropped suggestions that Brussels could block food exports from Britain to Northern Ireland as it signalled optimism over trade deal negotiations with the EU.
Shoppers will ‘face higher prices for weekly shop’ after no-deal Brexit
Shoppers will face higher prices for their weekly shop due to mammoth tariffs unless a free trade deal is secured with the EU, a leading trade body has warned.
NI Protocol must be implemented in full and in good faith – Coveney
The Northern Ireland Protocol must be implemented in full to give the region’s businesses the certainty they crave, Simon Coveney has said.
Attorney General defends controversial powers to override Brexit deal
The Government’s top legal adviser has faced calls to resign as she defended controversial Brexit legislation which enables the UK to break international law.
Vulnerable people who are EU citizens could ‘fall through cracks’ after Brexit
Children in care and modern slavery victims who are EU citizens could “fall through the cracks” and lose their right to live in the UK after Brexit, immigration experts have warned.
Making HGVs obtain permits to enter Kent ‘pointless and counterproductive’
Requiring hauliers to obtain special permits to enter Kent from neighbouring counties will be “pointless”, an industry body has claimed.
Brexit: Michael Gove says Scottish fish exports will be ‘prioritised’ in the event of chaos at ports
Lorries transporting fish and shellfish to the continent will be "prioritised" at UK ports following the end of the Brexit transition, Michael Gove has said.
UK Government has set trajectory for no-deal Brexit, Stormont minister claims
The UK Government has set a trajectory for a no trade deal Brexit, a Stormont minister has warned.
Ending Brexit transition in 100 days is ‘act of extraordinary recklessness’
The UK Government is committing an “act of extraordinary recklessness” by ending the Brexit transition period in just 100 days’ time, Scotland’s Constitution Secretary said.
HGVs will need permits to enter Kent to prevent post-Brexit gridlock – Gove
Hauliers will need special permits to gain access to Kent as the Government confirmed controversial plans to create an “internal border” in an attempt to avoid post-Brexit gridlock.
Include climate change in new environmental body’s remit, ministers urged
A new environmental body faces having its credibility undermined if the Government refuses to allow it to scrutinise climate change policies, MSPs have warned.
EU not contemplating blocking Northern Ireland food supplies, says retail group
The EU is not contemplating blocking food supplies to Northern Ireland, a representative of the country’s largest supermarkets has said.
Ministers accused of trying to shift blame over potential Brexit border chaos
Hauliers reacted angrily after ministers warned of 7,000-truck-long queues in Kent if they fail to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period.
Leaked Brexit letter warns of 7,000 trucks queuing in Kent with waits of two days
Ministers have warned of 7,000 truck-long queues in Kent after the Brexit transition period ends as a worst-case scenario if hauliers fail to prepare for changes to customs rules.
No-deal Brexit could hit UK economy three times as hard as coronavirus
Failure to reach an agreement with the EU in post-Brexit trade talks could hit Britain’s economy three times harder in the long term than coronavirus, a think tank has warned.
MPs back Government compromise on controversial powers to override Brexit deal
Boris Johnson’s controversial Brexit legislation enabling the UK to break international law has cleared a major Commons hurdle after MPs backed a Government compromise.
Northern Ireland protocol makes NI Europe’s pawn – DUP
Northern Ireland could become Europe’s “pawn” if the Northern Ireland protocol is introduced, a senior Democratic Unionist has said.
Scott Begbie: Our brave new world is soon going to be harsh reality post-EU
I am so excited for the brave new world of post-Brexit Britain and the myriad benefits it will bring.
NI border control posts ‘almost certainly’ not ready in time, Poots says
Border control posts at Northern Ireland’s ports will “almost certainly” not be ready in time due to a dispute over IT with the EU, Stormont minister Edwin Poots has said.
Buckland defends controversial Brexit legislation amid law-breaking fears
The Justice Secretary has “no qualms” with Government plans to override the Brexit divorce deal, despite warnings he is failing to uphold the rule of law.
EU-UK Brexit talks challenging, Irish minister claims
Ireland’s Foreign Affairs minister Simon Coveney has said the EU-UK Brexit negotiations have been challenging in recent weeks and that the EU has his full support.
Government ‘driving horse and cart through Good Friday Agreement’
The British Government is driving a horse and cart through the Good Friday Agreement, critics said.
Liam Fox hopes for more EU support as Hungary breaks ranks on WTO chief vote
UK World Trade Organisation nominee Liam Fox is hoping to snare further European Union votes as the bloc showed signs of a split over who should be the next director general.
‘Get your priorities straight’: Lib Dem leader tells rivals to drop Brexit and independence ‘distractions’ during pandemic
Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson should drop the "distractions" of Scottish independence and Brexit and focus on people’s concerns during the coronavirus pandemic, Sir Ed Davey has said.
Amal Clooney quits as UK envoy over Johnson’s Brexit Bill
Amal Clooney has quit as Britain’s special envoy on media freedom in protest at the Government’s “lamentable” decision to override the Brexit divorce settlement, in breach of international law.
Sir Keir Starmer says he has confidence in Richard Leonard but declines to be drawn on Scottish Labour leader’s claim
Sir Keir Starmer has said he has confidence in Richard Leonard but refused to be drawn on the Scottish Labour leader’s view that he is the best man for the job.