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Articles tagged with: Brexit
Top Stories: Nurses Hold 'Intensive' Strike Talks With Government, Tory Brexiteers Digging In, Supermarkets Ration Veg
Health
By John Johnston
Top Stories: Nurses Hold "Intensive" Strike Talks With Government, Tory Brexiteers Digging In, Supermarkets Ration Veg
Ministers are set to meet with members of the Royal College of Nursing to hammer out a potential deal which could bring major NHS strike action to an end.
DUP And Hardline Brexiteers Plot Response To Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
Brexit
DUP And Hardline Brexiteers Plot Response To Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
The staunchest critics of Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Protocol deal with the European Union will meet on Tuesday night as the Prime Minister continues in his bid to win their support.
Former Cabinet Minister Says Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Is No Longer Legal
Brexit
Former Cabinet Minister Says Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Is No Longer Legal
A former Cabinet minister has said that the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill is no longer legal, having previously argued that the contentious legislation had justification in law.
The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill no longer has any legal justification
Brexit
By Robert Buckland MP
The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill no longer has any legal justification
Resolving the complex issue of the Northern Ireland Protocol is not only desirable, but absolutely necessary. Not only for domestic reasons, but also for the United Kingdom's international position. 
Top Stories: Jeremy Hunt Resists Tax Cuts Despite Surplus, Kate Forbes Doubles Down Against Gay Marriage
Brexit
By John Johnston
Top Stories: Jeremy Hunt Resists Tax Cuts Despite Surplus, Kate Forbes Doubles Down Against Gay Marriage
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said he would "stick with his plans" to reduce debt despite a surprise budget surplus of more than £5 billion in January.
Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Delayed As No 10 Scrambles For DUP Support
Brexit
Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Delayed As No 10 Scrambles For DUP Support
Rishi Sunak's ongoing bid to persuade the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to support his Northern Ireland Protocol deal with the European Union, which was expected to be announced early this week, is set to delay the planned timetable for an announcement.
DUP And Tory Brexiteer Backlash Stalls Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
Brexit
DUP And Tory Brexiteer Backlash Stalls Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
Rishi Sunak's plans for announcing a Northern Ireland Protocol deal face delay after a backlash from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and hardline Brexiteers in the Conservative party.
Top Stories: Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Deal Hits Resistance, Ministers Blamed For NHS Walkouts
Health
By John Johnston
Top Stories: Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Deal Hits Resistance, Ministers Blamed For NHS Walkouts
Rishi Sunak is facing inevitable resistance over his plans to renegotiate the Northern Ireland Protocol after the DUP indicated it would not support a new deal.
Penny Mordaunt Insists Boris Johnson's Northern Ireland Protocol Intervention Is 'Helpful'
Brexit
By John Johnston
Penny Mordaunt Insists Boris Johnson's Northern Ireland Protocol Intervention Is "Helpful"
The senior cabinet minister has supported Boris Johnson's intervention as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak closes in on a deal with the European Union.
Rishi Sunak Is In Touching Distance Of A Northern Ireland Protocol Deal, But Now He's Got To Sell It To Its Toughest Critics
Brexit
Rishi Sunak Is In Touching Distance Of A Northern Ireland Protocol Deal, But Now He's Got To Sell It To Its Toughest Critics
Ahead of a pivotal week for the Northern Ireland Protocol, Rishi Sunak will today meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a final bid to resolve a key remaining Brexit impasse.
Rishi Sunak Visits Northern Ireland As Protocol Deal Gets Closer
Foreign affairs
Rishi Sunak Visits Northern Ireland As Protocol Deal Gets Closer
Rishi Sunak is heading to Belfast tonight as an agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol draws closer.
MP Briefings On Northern Ireland Protocol Agreement Being Finalised As Deal Nears
Brexit
MP Briefings On Northern Ireland Protocol Agreement Being Finalised As Deal Nears
The government is putting the final touches on briefings for key stakeholders detailing an imminent deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol as UK and European Union negotiators close in on an agreement.
Top Stories: 'Possible' Chinese Spy Balloons Flown Over UK, Labour Attacks Government Spending
Brexit
Top Stories: "Possible" Chinese Spy Balloons Flown Over UK, Labour Attacks Government Spending
Transport minister Richard Holden has said that it is “possible” China has flown spy balloons over the UK after the US shot down four aerial objects over North America in recent days.
An enjoyable and eclectic short read: Lord Herbert reviews 'The Vitality of Democracy'
Books & culture
By Lord Herbert of South Downs
An enjoyable and eclectic short read: Lord Herbert reviews 'The Vitality of Democracy'
A mix of history and philosophy, Baroness Gisela Stuart has produced an interesting treatise
Ministers In No Rush To Pass Northern Ireland Protocol Bill As Talks With EU Near Climax
Brexit
Ministers In No Rush To Pass Northern Ireland Protocol Bill As Talks With EU Near Climax
The government is reluctant to press ahead with the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill as there are fears it could undermine a key few weeks in its negotiations with the European Union.
The Retained EU Law Bill will give ministers a blank cheque to bypass Parliament
Brexit
By Lord Kirkhope
The Retained EU Law Bill will give ministers a blank cheque to bypass Parliament
The government’s Retained EU Law Bill will be debated today in the House of Lords and I anticipate it being met with opposition from across our House.
Top Stories: NHS Strikes 'Deadlock', Tory MPs Attack Truss Comeback
Health
Top Stories: NHS Strikes "Deadlock", Tory MPs Attack Truss Comeback
The largest-ever NHS strikes are taking place on Monday in a continued "deadlock" over pay, with nurses and ambulance workers across multiple regions in England walking out.
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Home affairs
By Bar Council
Retained EU Law Bill will damage UK’s reputation, says Bar Council
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
This week marks the third anniversary of Brexit. While for some it’s a cause to celebrate or say, “I told you so”, for European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) citizens and their families falling through the cracks of the Home Office system, it is cause for concern.
Retained EU Law entering last chance saloon in House of Lords – now is the time to listen Partner content
Home affairs
By British Safety Council
Retained EU Law entering last chance saloon in House of Lords – now is the time to listen
The Government is rushing ahead far too quickly with the review of EU regulations and putting the UK's hard won reputation for health and safety at risk in the process.
Labour Says Haste To Scrap Thousands Of EU Laws Will Lead To 'Mistakes We Might Regret'
Brexit
Labour Says Haste To Scrap Thousands Of EU Laws Will Lead To "Mistakes We Might Regret"
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
Exclusive: The government has wrongly made benefits payments to potentially tens of thousands of European Union citizens due to a Home Office data error. 
Revealing insights into the EU mindset: Lord Frost reviews 'Inside the Deal'
Books & culture
By Lord Frost
Revealing insights into the EU mindset: Lord Frost reviews 'Inside the Deal'
Despite being worthy and a little dull, Stefaan De Rynck has nonetheless delivered a reasonable and valuable account
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
Confederation of Business Industry head Tony Danker has challenged Rishi Sunak to scrap the government's commitment to repeal almost 4,000 European Union laws by the end of the year, arguing that the "bogus deadline" is putting needless strain on industry.