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Lords Diary: Ros Altmann
Coronavirus
By Baroness Altmann
Lords Diary: Ros Altmann
After all the excitement of Parliament’s digital turn, Baroness Altmann turned her focus to the major policy decisions facing the country as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
Former Tory Cabinet minister David Lidington calls for Brexit transition to be extended amid coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
Former Tory Cabinet minister David Lidington calls for Brexit transition to be extended amid coronavirus crisis
The UK should extend the Brexit transition period so the Government can focus all of its efforts on fighting the coronavirus, according to Theresa May’s former deputy.
Downing Street rules out extension to Brexit transition period - even if Brussels asks for it
Coronavirus
Downing Street rules out extension to Brexit transition period - even if Brussels asks for it
The UK will not be extending the Brexit transition into 2021 even if the European Union asks to, Downing Street have confirmed.
Brexit negotiations to press ahead despite coronavirus shutdown, UK and EU confirm
Coronavirus
Brexit negotiations to press ahead despite coronavirus shutdown, UK and EU confirm
Talks on Britain’s post-Brexit relationship with the European Union are to continue despite the global coronavirus pandemic, both sides have announced.
I hope the election of Keir Starmer will bring infighting and factionalism in the Labour party to an end
Coronavirus
By Andrew Gwynne MP
I hope the election of Keir Starmer will bring infighting and factionalism in the Labour party to an end
Keir Starmer's election campaign showed he could bring together people from right across the party. I believe he has the vision to lead the country once this crisis is over.
Tories spent £2.6m on lacklustre European election campaign which saw them pushed into fifth place, new figures show
Political parties
Tories spent £2.6m on lacklustre European election campaign which saw them pushed into fifth place, new figures show
The Tories spent over £2.6m on their disastrous European election campaign which saw them pushed into a humiliating fifth place finish.
The reality of ‘sovereignty’ post-Brexit is more complex than the Government lets on
Brexit
By Lord Wallace
The reality of ‘sovereignty’ post-Brexit is more complex than the Government lets on
Absolutist language masks whether negotiating true economic and political independence is even possible.
MEPs urge UK to extend Brexit transition period due to coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus
MEPs urge UK to extend Brexit transition period due to coronavirus outbreak
The UK has been urged by MEPs to extend the Brexit transition period because of the coronavirus crisis.
Jeremy Corbyn’s failure on anti-Jewish racism will rightly forever tarnish his reputation
Home affairs
By Ruth Smeeth
Jeremy Corbyn’s failure on anti-Jewish racism will rightly forever tarnish his reputation
While our position on Brexit cost the Labour party votes, the unresolved crisis of anti-Semitism nearly cost us our soul.
UK may join EU ventilator procurement scheme after all following 'email invite mix-up'
Coronavirus
UK may join EU ventilator procurement scheme after all following 'email invite mix-up'
The UK did not take part in an EU scheme to buy more ventilators during the coronavirus outbreak after a mix-up meant the invitation to sign up went missing.
Boris Johnson accused of putting ‘Brexit over breathing’ by not joining EU ventilator scheme
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson accused of putting ‘Brexit over breathing’ by not joining EU ventilator scheme
Boris Johnson has been accused of putting “Brexit over breathing” after the Government decided not to take part in an EU scheme for procurating ventilators to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.
EXCL Crops could be ‘left to rot’ during coronavirus outbreak due to shortage of overseas workers, MPs warn
Coronavirus
EXCL Crops could be ‘left to rot’ during coronavirus outbreak due to shortage of overseas workers, MPs warn
Crops could be “left to rot” in fields as coronavirus travel restrictions lead to a shortage of seasonal workers, MPs have warned.
How did the Exiting the European Union Committee contribute to the wider Brexit process?
Brexit
By Hilary Benn MP
How did the Exiting the European Union Committee contribute to the wider Brexit process?
Hilary Benn MP reflects on the experience of the House of Commons Committee on Exiting the European Union – now the Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union – which he chairs.
A new commission to examine our constitution offers both dangers and opportunities
Home affairs
By Lord Morgan
A new commission to examine our constitution offers both dangers and opportunities
We should welcome the proposed Constitution, Democracy and Rights Commission, but proceed with caution
UK’s chief Brexit negotiator self-isolating after showing coronavirus symptoms, Number 10 confirms
Coronavirus
UK’s chief Brexit negotiator self-isolating after showing coronavirus symptoms, Number 10 confirms
Britain’s chief Brexit negotiator is in self-isolation after displaying symptoms of the coronavirus, Downing Street has confirmed.
Brexit, personnel change, coronavirus: The first 100 days of Boris Johnson's Government
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Brexit, personnel change, coronavirus: The first 100 days of Boris Johnson's Government
After Boris Johnson secured a hefty majority in December, it was assumed that his second attempt at a first 100 days might be relatively drama-free. We look back on what has turned out to be an extraordinary period in British history
The first 100 days: Boris Johnson’s pledge to ‘Get Brexit Done’ is now unsustainable
Coronavirus
By Dods Monitoring
The first 100 days: Boris Johnson’s pledge to ‘Get Brexit Done’ is now unsustainable
Sunday marks the first 100 days since the General Election. No significant progress has been made thus far in Brexit trade talks, and future talks are in limbo as we try to overcome this global health crisis.
EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier tests positive for coronavirus amid UK talks uncertainty
Coronavirus
EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier tests positive for coronavirus amid UK talks uncertainty
The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has tested positive for coronavirus amid uncertainty over the future of talks on Britain's relationship with the bloc.
Govt must agree an aviation relationship with the EU to protect industry standards and resources
Transport
By Lord Whitty
Govt must agree an aviation relationship with the EU to protect industry standards and resources
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is vital in the enforcement of aviation standards across Europe, when the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) takes over, they must work constructively together.
No10 insists Brexit transition period will not be extended as trade talks cancelled due to coronavirus
Brexit
No10 insists Brexit transition period will not be extended as trade talks cancelled due to coronavirus
The Government has confirmed that despite this week’s Brexit trade talks being called off due to coronavirus the transition period will not be extended.
We need contingencies to mitigate the delay to Brexit negotiations as a result of COVID-19
Coronavirus
By Baroness Hayter
We need contingencies to mitigate the delay to Brexit negotiations as a result of COVID-19
This pandemic risks major disruption to Brexit negotiations. MPs need to understand any differences this stalling will make