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Penny Mordaunt Calls For End To 'Toxic Politics' Amid Tory Leadership Attacks
Penny Mordaunt Calls For End To "Toxic Politics" Amid Tory Leadership Attacks
Brexit
Tory leadership candidate Penny Mordaunt has accused rivals of launching a wave of "smears" against her.
Iain Duncan Smith Says Liz Truss Has 'Done The Most To Deliver Benefits Of Brexit'
Brexit
Iain Duncan Smith Says Liz Truss Has "Done The Most To Deliver Benefits Of Brexit"
Senior Tory Refuses To Say If UK Plans To Pull Out of European Convention On Human Rights
Brexit
Senior Tory Refuses To Say If UK Plans To Pull Out of European Convention On Human Rights
Liz Truss Defends Northern Ireland Protocol Bill In The “Absence” Of EU Negotiations
Brexit
Liz Truss Defends Northern Ireland Protocol Bill In The “Absence” Of EU Negotiations
Senior Tory Says Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Is Legally Dubious And Politically Risky
Brexit
Senior Tory Says Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Is Legally Dubious And Politically Risky
EU Is Letting Tory Brexit Row Play Out In Westminster Before Deciding Next Moves
Brexit
EU Is Letting Tory Brexit Row Play Out In Westminster Before Deciding Next Moves
MP In Northern Ireland Office Withdraws Call For UK To Ditch Key Condition Of Peace Agreement
Brexit
MP In Northern Ireland Office Withdraws Call For UK To Ditch Key Condition Of Peace Agreement
The House Live
Kevin Brennan: Government must do more to remove barriers facing musicians and crew touring the EU
Culture
By Kevin Brennan MP
Kevin Brennan: Government must do more to remove barriers facing musicians and crew touring the EU
Baroness Jones: It's time we rethink Brexit and restore closer ties with the EU
Brexit
By Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
Baroness Jones: It's time we rethink Brexit and restore closer ties with the EU
Peter Kyle: Leaving the European Convention on Human Rights would do untold damage to our global reputation
Brexit
By Peter Kyle MP
Peter Kyle: Leaving the European Convention on Human Rights would do untold damage to our global reputation
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Price Of Bread, Cheese, Milk And Biscuits Is About To Soar
Price Of Bread, Cheese, Milk And Biscuits Is About To Soar
Environment
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We can upgrade Brexit and ease the cost of living by going back to the single market
Brexit
By Tobias Ellwood MP
We can upgrade Brexit and ease the cost of living by going back to the single market
With inflation soaring and the cost of living crisis biting, the Chancellor’s recent £15bn intervention was welcome – but more radical thinking is required if we are to energise our economy through these stormy waters and earn another five years of Conservative government.
All You Need To Know About The Northern Ireland Protocol And Why The UK And EU Are Rowing Over It
Brexit
All You Need To Know About The Northern Ireland Protocol And Why The UK And EU Are Rowing Over It
Well over two years since the UK left the European Union, and nearly six years since the in-out referendum of June 2016, the government and EU are at loggerheads and Brexit is back in the headlines once again.
A Major New Political Force In Northern Ireland Could Rewrite Power Sharing
Brexit
A Major New Political Force In Northern Ireland Could Rewrite Power Sharing
Northern Ireland’s political map was redrawn when nationalist Sinn Fein overtook unionist DUP to become the largest party at last week’s Assembly elections, but it’s the surge of the non-aligned Alliance party that is more likely to raise fundamental questions for the region in the short term.
Brexit news
The rebuilding of Ukraine
Brexit
By Vadym Halaichuk
The rebuilding of Ukraine
The case of the post-Second World War reconstruction of Europe – the Marshall Plan – became the famous success story of the European continent’s economic transformation. In Ukraine today, I believe we face an even more complex and challenging task – not just rebuilding but offering a new agenda for forming a stronger and more competitive Europe. We have a historic chance to create a new world in which the coming together of countries will help them achieve true political independence and economic prosperity.
The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill should be scrapped – a trade war with the EU would harm us all
Brexit
By Philippa Whitford MP
The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill should be scrapped – a trade war with the EU would harm us all
The UK government’s Northern Ireland Protocol Bill has now begun its journey through Parliament. If passed, it will unilaterally set aside significant sections of the Protocol – breaching international law and risking a trade war in the middle of a cost of living crisis.
Where Are They Now? Heidi Allen
Communities
By Laura Hutchinson
Where Are They Now? Heidi Allen
Heidi Allen, Conservative, Change UK and Liberal Democrat MP for South Cambridgeshire 2015 – 2019
Politically and economically, the Northern Ireland Protocol is not fit for purpose
Brexit
By Bernard Jenkin MP
Politically and economically, the Northern Ireland Protocol is not fit for purpose
The government is right to pursue major changes to the post-Brexit treaty.
Concerns raised over new post-Brexit state subsidy regime
Brexit
By Harry Banton
Concerns raised over new post-Brexit state subsidy regime
Such has been the lack of fanfare and media attention that you could be forgiven for not noticing that the government has set up a new post-Brexit state subsidy regime. However, as Dods Political Intelligence Principal Consultant Harry Banton explains, there are concerns the new rules could raise costs for local councils and pose risks to the competitive landscape.
Government has important questions to answer about the legality of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
Brexit
By Sir Robert Neill MP
Government has important questions to answer about the legality of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
Its legal position is questionable and ministers should explain it to parliament.
The government’s threat to leave the ECHR to fulfil its Rwanda policy risks breaking the Good Friday Agreement
Brexit
By Alistair Carmichael MP
The government’s threat to leave the ECHR to fulfil its Rwanda policy risks breaking the Good Friday Agreement
What a difference a day makes. In less than 24 hours Boris Johnson has gone from pretending to be a defender of the Good Friday Agreement, to threatening to remove the legal underpinnings of peace in Northern Ireland altogether.
EU Launches Legal Action Against UK Over Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
Brexit
EU Launches Legal Action Against UK Over Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
The European Union has announced that it is launching legal action against the UK after it brought forward legislation that if implemented would scrap most of the Northern Ireland Protocol.
The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill is one of the most extraordinary pieces of legislation I have ever seen
Brexit
By Sir Jonathan Jones QC
The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill is one of the most extraordinary pieces of legislation I have ever seen
Compared with the Internal Market Bill, which I resigned over, this is a wholly different order.
Government Sets Out Powers To Override Most Of The Northern Ireland Protocol
Brexit
Government Sets Out Powers To Override Most Of The Northern Ireland Protocol
The government has published legislation that aims to hand ministers the power to scrap large parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol despite significant opposition from the European Union and numerous Conservative MPs.
Majority Of Northern Ireland Politicians Reject UK's Protocol Plan 'In Strongest Possible Terms'
Brexit
Majority Of Northern Ireland Politicians Reject UK's Protocol Plan "In Strongest Possible Terms"
A majority of Northern Ireland's assembly members (MLAs) have strongly criticised the government's plan to unilaterally override the Northern Ireland Protocol in a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Brandon Lewis Suggests Legal Advice On Overriding Northern Ireland Protocol Will Not Be Published
Brexit
Brandon Lewis Suggests Legal Advice On Overriding Northern Ireland Protocol Will Not Be Published
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has suggested the full legal advice the government has received on the lawfulness of a contentious new bill seeking to override parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol will not be published.
Government Accused Of Pandering To DUP As Tory Rebels Prepare For Fight Over Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
Brexit
Government Accused Of Pandering To DUP As Tory Rebels Prepare For Fight Over Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
The government has been accused of ignoring the majority of Stormont's political parties in the process of writing legislation that is designed to override the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Minister Avoids Confirming If Top Legal Advisor Was Consulted On Northern Ireland Protocol Legislation
Brexit
Minister Avoids Confirming If Top Legal Advisor Was Consulted On Northern Ireland Protocol Legislation
Foreign office minister James Cleverly has refused to confirm whether the government consulted a top legal adviser over the legality of the contentious Northern Ireland Protocol legislation.
Rebel Tories Worry Brexit May Have Bounced Wavering MPs Into Saving Boris Johnson
Brexit
Rebel Tories Worry Brexit May Have Bounced Wavering MPs Into Saving Boris Johnson
Tory MPs who voted to oust Boris Johnson are split over how the result of the confidence vote was affected by a leading rebel calling for the UK to rejoin the European Union's single market.
Concerns Raised At Top Of Government Over Legality Of Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
Brexit
Concerns Raised At Top Of Government Over Legality Of Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
Exclusive: Concerns have been raised at the top of government over the legality of contentious Northern Ireland Protocol legislation, which ministers are set to bring forward in the next few days.
Senior Tory Says UK Should Rejoin Single Market To Ease Cost Of Living Crisis
Brexit
Senior Tory Says UK Should Rejoin Single Market To Ease Cost Of Living Crisis
A senior Conservative MP has called on Boris Johnson take the UK back into the European Union's single market in order to help mitigate the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Keir Starmer Blames Lack Of 'Trust' In Boris Johnson For Northern Ireland Protocol Stalemate
Brexit
Keir Starmer Blames Lack Of "Trust" In Boris Johnson For Northern Ireland Protocol Stalemate
Keir Starmer has said a lack of trust in Boris Johnson is a crucial reason why the UK government and the European Union remain at an impasse over the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Liz Truss Insists UK Won't “Scrap” Northern Ireland Protocol After Pledging Law To Change It
Brexit
Liz Truss Insists UK Won't “Scrap” Northern Ireland Protocol After Pledging Law To Change It
Foreign secretary Liz Truss has denied the UK intends to “scrap” the Northern Ireland protocol, which governs the movement of goods post-Brexit, and instead “change the bits that don’t work”.
Liz Truss Confirms Bill To Override The Northern Ireland Protocol Will Go Ahead 'In The Coming Weeks'
Brexit
Liz Truss Confirms Bill To Override The Northern Ireland Protocol Will Go Ahead "In The Coming Weeks"
Foreign secretary Liz Truss has confirmed the government's plan to override the Northern Ireland Protocol through legislation, setting up another summer of intense negotiations with the European Union.
Northern Ireland Secretary Says Legislation To Overhaul Protocol “Was Never On The Cards” This Week
Brexit
Northern Ireland Secretary Says Legislation To Overhaul Protocol “Was Never On The Cards” This Week
The Northern Ireland Secretary has dismissed suggestions the UK planned to overhaul its the post-Brexit trade agreement with the EU this week, despite Boris Johnson and other Cabinet ministers indicating this could be the case.
EU Cautiously Welcomes UK Bid To Dial Down Northern Ireland Protocol Rhetoric
Brexit
EU Cautiously Welcomes UK Bid To Dial Down Northern Ireland Protocol Rhetoric
An apparent attempt by Boris Johnson to take the heat out of the Northern Ireland Protocol debate has been cautiously welcomed on the EU side after the Prime Minister met with the Northern Irish party leaders on Monday.
The UK must be prepared to act unilaterally over the Northern Ireland Protocol if negotiations fail
Brexit
By Theresa Villiers MP
The UK must be prepared to act unilaterally over the Northern Ireland Protocol if negotiations fail
The Northern Ireland Protocol is a source of deep concern amongst many in Northern Ireland’s unionist community.
UK Has “Scope” To Overhaul Northern Ireland Protocol Without Breaking International Law, Kwasi Kwarteng Claims
Brexit
UK Has “Scope” To Overhaul Northern Ireland Protocol Without Breaking International Law, Kwasi Kwarteng Claims
The government can change the Northern Ireland Protocol without breaking international law, a senior Cabinet minister has insisted.
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Unlocking the SCS Leeds
2022
Leeds
Unlocking the SCS Leeds
Women into Leadership London
2022
Central London
Women into Leadership London
Revitalising High Streets
2022
Online
Revitalising High Streets
Online Safety Bill Briefing
2022
Online
Online Safety Bill Briefing