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EU To Accept UK Request To Delay 'Sausage War' Cliff Edge
EU To Accept UK Request To Delay "Sausage War" Cliff Edge
Brexit
The European Union is set to accept the UK government's request to extend the grace period for chilled meats moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. 
Brexit: The Biggest Claims From The Remain And Leave Campaigns That Never Happened
Brexit
Brexit: The Biggest Claims From The Remain And Leave Campaigns That Never Happened
UK Government Asks EU To Delay Sausage Trade Cliff-Edge By Three Months
Brexit
UK Government Asks EU To Delay Sausage Trade Cliff-Edge By Three Months
Emily Thornberry Says Liz Truss Is “Not Up To The Job” Over “Indefensible” Australia Trade Deal
Brexit
Emily Thornberry Says Liz Truss Is “Not Up To The Job” Over “Indefensible” Australia Trade Deal
Brandon Lewis Claims EU 'Really Struggles To Understand' Complexities Of Northern Ireland
Brexit
Brandon Lewis Claims EU "Really Struggles To Understand" Complexities Of Northern Ireland
Liz Truss Says The EU Should Be 'Pragmatic' And 'Reasonable' Over 'Sausage War' Row
Brexit
Liz Truss Says The EU Should Be "Pragmatic" And "Reasonable" Over 'Sausage War' Row
UK And Australia Agree New Free Trade Deal Which Boris Johnson Says Is 'Fantastic' For British Business
Brexit
UK And Australia Agree New Free Trade Deal Which Boris Johnson Says Is "Fantastic" For British Business
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Plans to drop steel safeguards are a kick in the teeth to steel making communities
Brexit
By Jessica Morden MP
Plans to drop steel safeguards are a kick in the teeth to steel making communities
Brexit has brought with it the opportunity to transform the UK's life-sciences sector Partner content
Coronavirus
By AbbVie
Brexit has brought with it the opportunity to transform the UK's life-sciences sector
Can Nicola Sturgeon afford to gamble on a second independence referendum?
Brexit
By Torcuil Crichton, Westminster Editor, Daily Record
Can Nicola Sturgeon afford to gamble on a second independence referendum?
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Brexit: The Biggest Claims From The Remain And Leave Campaigns That Never Happened
Brexit: The Biggest Claims From The Remain And Leave Campaigns That Never Happened
Brexit
Two Doses Of Jab Has 'Quite Dramatic' Effect Against Covid-19, Latest Data Shows
Two Doses Of Jab Has "Quite Dramatic" Effect Against Covid-19, Latest Data Shows
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EU To Accept UK Request To Delay 'Sausage War' Cliff Edge
EU To Accept UK Request To Delay "Sausage War" Cliff Edge
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Brexit: The Biggest Claims From The Remain And Leave Campaigns That Never Happened
Brexit
Brexit: The Biggest Claims From The Remain And Leave Campaigns That Never Happened
Five years on from the historic vote to leave the European Union, PoliticsHome takes you through the key dramatic claims from each camp that never came to pass.
From Bad To Wurst: How A “Sausage War” Butchered Boris Johnson’s Big G7 Moment And Signalled Further Brexit Battles To Come
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From Bad To Wurst: How A “Sausage War” Butchered Boris Johnson’s Big G7 Moment And Signalled Further Brexit Battles To Come
The G7 should have been the biggest geo-political event of Boris Johnson’s career: a chance for the UK to sign ambitious agreements on climate change, vaccines, and strengthen a global position against China and Russia.
Can Nicola Sturgeon afford to gamble on a second independence referendum?
Brexit
By Torcuil Crichton, Westminster Editor, Daily Record
Can Nicola Sturgeon afford to gamble on a second independence referendum?
Alongside the historical kitsch of refurbished wooden beams and a portrait of the Duke of Wellington, the most striking aspect of Room One of the Supreme Court is Sir Peter Blake’s bright, pop art carpet.
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Brex On The Beach Threatens To Overshadow Boris Johnson's 'Global Britain' Charm Offensive
Coronavirus
Brex On The Beach Threatens To Overshadow Boris Johnson's "Global Britain" Charm Offensive
The Prime Minister's plan to pitch his vision for a "Global Britain" during the G7 summit has been derailed by further deepening of the "sausage wars" which threatens to overshadow the three-day session.
Elton John Warns Lord Frost That Post-Brexit Touring Rules Will Ruin A Generation Of Musicians
Culture
Elton John Warns Lord Frost That Post-Brexit Touring Rules Will Ruin A Generation Of Musicians
Elton John has accused Lord Frost and other ministers of being unwilling to fix the “gaping hole” in the current Brexit deal which means that artists must get visas and permits to go on tour in Europe.
Biden Allies Have Been Meeting With Northern Ireland Groups For Months About The Protocol
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Biden Allies Have Been Meeting With Northern Ireland Groups For Months About The Protocol
US politicians and senior Irish-American figures have had months of detailed talks with groups in Northern Ireland about the Protocol in the run-up to the President's meeting with Boris Johnson today.
UK Accuses EU Of “Excessively Purist Interpretation” Of Northern Ireland Protocol As Both Sides Ramp Up “Sausage War”
Brexit
UK Accuses EU Of “Excessively Purist Interpretation” Of Northern Ireland Protocol As Both Sides Ramp Up “Sausage War”
The EU has been accused of having an “excessively purist interpretation” of the Northern Ireland Protocol, which is damaging the Good Friday Agreement, as tensions over the Brexit “sausage war” escalate.
UK And EU Tensions Over Northern Ireland Simmer Ahead Of Protocol Crunch Meeting
Brexit
UK And EU Tensions Over Northern Ireland Simmer Ahead Of Protocol Crunch Meeting
The mood is sour ahead of a key Joint Committee meeting of UK and European Union officials on Wednesday over how issues caused by the Northern Ireland Protocol should be tackled.
Minister Admits Brexit Issues In Northern Ireland Are “More Difficult Than We Anticipated” As Biden Issues Trade Deal Warning
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Minister Admits Brexit Issues In Northern Ireland Are “More Difficult Than We Anticipated” As Biden Issues Trade Deal Warning
Senior minister Lucy Frazer has admitted solving the issues around post-Brexit trade in Northern Ireland are “more difficult than we anticipated”.
US Farmers Are Keeping A 'Very Close Eye On How Far The UK Is Willing To Go' With Australia Trade Deal
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US Farmers Are Keeping A "Very Close Eye On How Far The UK Is Willing To Go" With Australia Trade Deal
Farmers in the United States are watching the UK government's advanced trade negotiations with Australia very closely, a major agricultural group in the US has told PoliticsHome.
UK Farmers Launch Blistering Attack On Government Over Australian Trade Deal As Johnson Insists It's Not A Threat
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UK Farmers Launch Blistering Attack On Government Over Australian Trade Deal As Johnson Insists It's Not A Threat
Farmers have reacted with fury after learning Cabinet ministers are intent on striking a quota and tariff free trade deal with Australia.
Prime Minister Warned Not To 'Betray' Farmers As Post-Brexit Talks With Australia Intensify
Brexit
Prime Minister Warned Not To 'Betray' Farmers As Post-Brexit Talks With Australia Intensify
Boris Johnson has been warned that giving Australia and New Zealand tariff-free access to the UK's agricultural markets would be a "complete betrayal" of farmers nationwide and risk putting them out of business.
Government Didn't Expect Brexit To Be So Disruptive For Northern Ireland, David Frost Admits
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Government Didn't Expect Brexit To Be So Disruptive For Northern Ireland, David Frost Admits
The government underestimated the impact Brexit and the Northern Ireland Protocol would have on businesses trying to send goods across the Irish Sea, David Frost has said.
Boris Johnson Will Meet Ireland's Taoiseach Amid Tension Over Northern Ireland Protocol
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Boris Johnson Will Meet Ireland's Taoiseach Amid Tension Over Northern Ireland Protocol
Boris Johnson will host Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin at his Chequers residence on Friday, Downing Street and Dublin sources have confirmed to PoliticsHome.
Minister Refuses To Apologise To Shellfish Industry For Post-Brexit Trade Collapse
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Minister Refuses To Apologise To Shellfish Industry For Post-Brexit Trade Collapse
The fisheries minister has refused to say sorry for the government's handling of the post-Brexit shellfish saga amid tough questions from exporters whose sales to the European Union have been torpedoed since the New Year.
EU Ambassador To UK: We Are 'Emotionally' Invested In Making Northern Ireland Protocol Work
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EU Ambassador To UK: We Are "Emotionally" Invested In Making Northern Ireland Protocol Work
The European Union wants to eliminate "unnecessary problems" for people and businesses in Northern Ireland and will not take a "technocratic" approach to the province, the bloc's ambassador to the UK has said.
Boris Johnson Orders Royal Navy To Patrol Jersey Waters Amid Threats Of A French Blockade Over Fishing Rights
Brexit
Boris Johnson Orders Royal Navy To Patrol Jersey Waters Amid Threats Of A French Blockade Over Fishing Rights
The Prime Minister has pledged his “unwavering support” to Jersey as two Royal Navy vessels are deployed to monitor the ongoing row with France over fishing rights.
Food Businesses Brace For A New Wave Of Post-Brexit Paperwork Affecting Pizza, Pies And Sandwiches
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Food Businesses Brace For A New Wave Of Post-Brexit Paperwork Affecting Pizza, Pies And Sandwiches
The UK food industry is warning that a deluge of new post-Brexit red tape which comes into effect today will increase export paperwork by a third and make some sales to Europe unviable.
The SDLP’s claim the DUP are “fanning the flames of violence” in Northern Ireland is a disgrace
Brexit
By Ian Paisley MP
The SDLP’s claim the DUP are “fanning the flames of violence” in Northern Ireland is a disgrace
It is perverse for the SDLP to claim it is “combative language” by unionists that is "fanning the flames" in Northern Ireland when we have condemned, in a vociferous voice, the recent violence that has burst onto the streets.
Former Brexit Secretary David Davis Admits He Agreed With Gina Miller Taking The Government To Court in 2016
Brexit
Former Brexit Secretary David Davis Admits He Agreed With Gina Miller Taking The Government To Court in 2016
Exclusive: David Davis, the former Brexit Secretary, has admitted he privately agreed with campaigner Gina Miller taking the government, of which he was a part at the time, to court over Article 50.
Brandon Lewis Rejects Calls To Hold Emergency Summit Over Violence In Northern Ireland
Brexit
Brandon Lewis Rejects Calls To Hold Emergency Summit Over Violence In Northern Ireland
Violence on the streets of Northern Ireland has subsided in recent days, Secretary of State Brandon Lewis has said, as the government faces growing calls to convene an urgent meeting with the Republic of Ireland's government.
The Government Is Giving Away The UK's Cultural Crown Jewels Over Brexit Touring Rules
Culture
By Alex Rice
The Government Is Giving Away The UK's Cultural Crown Jewels Over Brexit Touring Rules
The lead singer of Mercury Prize-nominated band Sports Team says touring in Europe is going to cost British performers tens of thousands of pounds due to post-Brexit paperwork.
Former Northern Ireland Secretary Accuses Government Of 'Casual Indifference' After A Week Of Violence
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Former Northern Ireland Secretary Accuses Government Of "Casual Indifference" After A Week Of Violence
Two former Secretaries of State for Northern Ireland have called on the government to step up its engagement with the province amid criticism that ministers have been slow to react to sectarian violence.
The DUP’s failure to take responsibility is fanning the flames of violence in Northern Ireland
Brexit
By Claire Hanna MP
The DUP’s failure to take responsibility is fanning the flames of violence in Northern Ireland
No longer the kingmakers at Westminster and having been roundly ditched by Boris Johnson, the DUP have resorted to their classic position of ‘No’ without offering any viable alternatives, and of deflecting blame wherever it might stick.
Brandon Lewis Heads To Northern Ireland Amid Ongoing Violence As Boris Johnson Faces Pressure To 'Step Up'
Brexit
Brandon Lewis Heads To Northern Ireland Amid Ongoing Violence As Boris Johnson Faces Pressure To "Step Up"
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis will visit Belfast today for talks with political leaders in Stormont after nearly a week of violence in province, the government has confirmed.
'Betrayal' over Brexit must be urgently addressed to help stabilise violence in Northern Ireland
Brexit
By Stephen Farry MP
"Betrayal" over Brexit must be urgently addressed to help stabilise violence in Northern Ireland
The government must be more proactive in recognising the dangers and managing the growing pressures in an already fragile Northern Ireland.
Boris Johnson Accused Of A 'Leadership Vacuum' After Four Nights Of Violence In Northern Ireland
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Boris Johnson Accused Of A "Leadership Vacuum" After Four Nights Of Violence In Northern Ireland
The Prime Minister is under growing pressure to take control of unrest in Northern Ireland after four nights of violence in the province led to 41 police officers being injured.
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