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Labour Says Haste To Scrap Thousands Of EU Laws Will Lead To 'Mistakes We Might Regret'
Labour Says Haste To Scrap Thousands Of EU Laws Will Lead To "Mistakes We Might Regret"
Brexit
A senior Labour frontbencher says the government’s plan to scrap thousands of EU laws from the UK statute book by the end of this year will “fail” and create a “horrible mess” due to insufficient time to address almost 4,000 pieces of legislation affected.
Benefits Wrongly Paid To Thousands Of EU Citizens Due To Home Office Error
Brexit
Benefits Wrongly Paid To Thousands Of EU Citizens Due To Home Office Error
Business Leader Urges Rishi Sunak To Ditch 'Bogus' Deadline For Ditching EU Laws
Brexit
Business Leader Urges Rishi Sunak To Ditch "Bogus" Deadline For Ditching EU Laws
Labour Sees No “Political Case” For Rejoining EU Single Market, Ukraine Issues Plea For More Tanks
Brexit
Labour Sees No “Political Case” For Rejoining EU Single Market, Ukraine Issues Plea For More Tanks
DUP and ERG Alliance Threatens Fresh Brexit Headache For Rishi Sunak
Brexit
DUP and ERG Alliance Threatens Fresh Brexit Headache For Rishi Sunak
UK And EU To Intensify Northern Ireland Protocol Talks In A Bid For February Deal
Brexit
UK And EU To Intensify Northern Ireland Protocol Talks In A Bid For February Deal
'Tiny Bit Of Progress' In Northern Ireland Protocol Talks
Brexit
"Tiny Bit Of Progress" In Northern Ireland Protocol Talks
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Exclusionary post-Brexit EU Settlement Scheme is not fit for purpose
Brexit
By Natalia Byer
Exclusionary post-Brexit EU Settlement Scheme is not fit for purpose
It’s not too late to drop Retained EU Law Bill before it wreaks chaos in our workplaces and courts
Brexit
By Paul Nowak, Roger Barker and Ruth Chambers
It’s not too late to drop Retained EU Law Bill before it wreaks chaos in our workplaces and courts
EU law repeal process is irresponsible and potentially dangerous
Brexit
By Baroness Hayter
EU law repeal process is irresponsible and potentially dangerous
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Top Stories: Dominic Raab Row Deepens, Liz Truss Plots Comeback, Childcare Pressure For PM
Top Stories: Dominic Raab Row Deepens, Liz Truss Plots Comeback, Childcare Pressure For PM
Education
Frontline Worker Pay Is Struggling To Keep Up With Rising Rental Prices
Frontline Worker Pay Is Struggling To Keep Up With Rising Rental Prices
Home affairs
Retained EU Law entering last chance saloon in House of Lords – now is the time to listen Partner content
Retained EU Law entering last chance saloon in House of Lords – now is the time to listen
By British Safety Council
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'Mad Dash' Plan To Scrap Thousands Of EU Laws This Year Called 'Bonkers' By Legal Experts
Brexit
"Mad Dash" Plan To Scrap Thousands Of EU Laws This Year Called "Bonkers" By Legal Experts
Legal experts have expressed incredulity and concern over the government plan to review thousands of pieces of European Union law by the end of the year, warning that it will put extreme pressure on the civil service, create uncertainty for business, and risk unintended consequences.
National Audit Office to launch inquiry into Unboxed festival
Culture
By Sienna Rodgers
National Audit Office to launch inquiry into Unboxed festival
The National Audit Office has announced an inquiry into Unboxed, dubbed the “Festival of Brexit”, after The House magazine revealed it had cost the government £120m but seen just 238,000 visitors.
Why A Post-Brexit Trade Deal With The US Was Never Realistic
Brexit
Why A Post-Brexit Trade Deal With The US Was Never Realistic
Liz Truss this week confirmed what was privately widely accepted, but seldom admitted by ministers: that striking a post-Brexit trade deal with the US is not going to happen anytime soon.
Brexit news
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"
Former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith has said he was backing the Foreign Secretary in the Conservative leadership race because he believes she has the strongest record over 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
Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey has refused to confirm whether she was in favour of the UK leaving the European Convention On Human Rights after the government's plans to send migrants to Rwanda were blocked.
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, Head of UK Political Intelligence
Where Are They Now? Heidi Allen
Heidi Allen, Conservative, Change UK and Liberal Democrat MP for South Cambridgeshire 2015 – 2019
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
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has defended the controversial Northern Ireland Protocol Bill as MPs prepare to vote on scrapping parts of the Brexit trade agreement, but said negotiation with the EU would be preferred.
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, Political Consultant
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.
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
A senior Tory MP has broken ranks to publicly criticise the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill, and suggested that continuing with the contentious legislation would damage the UK's reputation globally.
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
The European Union plans to leave MPs in Westminster to play out "party politics" amongst themselves this summer before deciding next steps in its approach to the intractable Northern Ireland Protocol saga.
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.
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
A senior MP in the Northern Ireland Office has withdrawn his call for the government to cut ties with the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) after it was pointed out that the Good Friday peace deal requires the UK's participation.
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.
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.
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