Nationalists in Northern Ireland will not be discriminated against – Varadkar
Irish citizens in Northern Ireland will continue to be European in all circumstances, Irish premier Leo Varadkar has said.
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Batten says Ukip is ‘authentic party of Brexit’ ahead of Euro elections
Ukip leader Gerard Batten insisted his party is the “true” voice of Leave voters as he sought to counter the threat posed by Nigel Farage.
Brexit ‘an aberration’ in bid to strengthen peace process – Pelosi
Brexit should be just an “aberration” in the bid to strengthen Northern Ireland’s peace process, US congresswoman Nancy Pelosi has said.
Scottish economy weakened under cloud of Brexit uncertainty, report warns
The prospect of a no-deal Brexit has taken its toll on the confidence of Scottish businesses, a report has warned.
Irish premier hails centuries old friendship between Ireland and the US
Leo Varadkar has hailed the country’s continuing relationship with “our friend” the US.
Scotland rejects hostile environment created by Theresa May: Sturgeon
Scotland wants no part of Theresa May’s “despicable” hostile environment, Nicola Sturgeon has said, as she urged action against “xenophobia” in politics.
Pelosi says Brexit must not result in return of a hard border
US House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi has said that Brexit must not result in the return of a hard border.
Naomi Long: Hold another referendum on Brexit
A party leader in Northern Ireland has called for another Brexit referendum ahead of an expected run for the European Parliament.
Jet2 owner expects higher profits but warns of summer Brexit uncertainty
Jet2 owner Dart Group has said its profits for last year will be higher than expected, but warned of Brexit clouds during the current year.
No-deal Brexit could spark recession lasting to 2020, economists warn
Economists have predicted the impact of a no-deal Brexit could cause a “significant contraction” in the Scottish economy.
Arts Council England boss: Culture now essential part of British economy
The UK arts industry is now “an essential part of the British economy”, a culture boss has said.
Damaging impact of Brexit cannot be fully mitigated, warns Sturgeon
Nobody should pretend that the damage of Brexit can be fully mitigated, according to Nicola Sturgeon.
Ireland may cover costs of European health cards for NI citizens after Brexit
The Irish Government may cover the cost of European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) for people in Northern Ireland after Brexit.
PM should get on with leaving EU, Arlene Foster says
The DUP has urged the Prime Minister to get on with leaving the EU.
Nigel Farage ‘not the answer to anyone’s problem’, says Jeremy Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn claimed Nigel Farage is not “serious” about the UK’s relationship with the rest of the world as the pair traded blows ahead of the European election battle.
Inflation predicted to have risen in March amid higher fuel prices
Inflation is expected to have edged up in March, as drivers face higher costs at the pumps.
Breakaway pro-EU MPs formally set up new party to fight Euro elections
The Independent Group formed by breakaway ex-Labour and Tory MPs has become a fully fledged political party and will fight the European elections.
Amber Rudd keeping the door ‘slightly ajar’ to possible leadership bid
Amber Rudd said she is “keeping the door slightly ajar” to a possible run to be prime minister as she played down suggestions she would team up with Boris Johnson on a joint ticket to replace Theresa May.
Donald Tusk ‘still dreams’ of Brexit being reversed
European Council president Donald Tusk said he still believed that Brexit could be reversed after the UK’s departure from the EU was delayed until October 31.
Scotland should be a ‘driving force within the EU’ – Sturgeon
Scotland should be a “thriving and driving force within the EU”, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
EU has nothing to gain from no-deal Brexit, says Juncker
The EU has “nothing to gain” from the disruption a no-deal Brexit would bring to the UK, European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker has said.
Second EU referendum needed even if Brexit deal reached – Russell
Scotland’s Constitutional Relations Secretary has said a second Brexit referendum including an option to remain should be held, even if agreement is reached on the Prime Minister’s deal.
Government must prepare now for ‘more complicated’ next step of Brexit talks
Theresa May must use the delay to Brexit to prepare for the next stage of negotiations with the European Union and avoid repeating the blunders made during the divorce process, a respected think tank has said.
Farage claims UK democracy under threat if Brexit not delivered
Theresa May has been warned that Brexiteer anger will “explode” if she strikes a Brexit pact with Jeremy Corbyn to keep the UK closely tied to the European Union.
Ukip MEPs quit to join Farage’s new Brexit Party
Three Ukip MEPs have said they are quitting to join Nigel Farage’s new Brexit Party.
‘EU election must not be choice between nationalisms’, says Leonard
The upcoming European election must not become a false choice between British and Scottish nationalism, according to Richard Leonard.
Theresa May escapes Brexit woes in mountains of Wales
Theresa May is taking a break from the turmoil of Westminster and the endless political machinations of Brexit with a walking holiday in North Wales.
Death notice for UK democracy printed in The Times newspaper
A death notice for UK democracy has been published in The Times newspaper.
Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern appointed honorary professor of peace studies
Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has been appointed honorary professor of peace studies at Queen’s University in Belfast.
Tory leadership hopefuls hang fire despite Brexit delay – for now
The clock is ticking down to the end of Theresa May’s premiership, but midnight seems to have been pushed a little further back over the weekend.