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Articles tagged with: European Union
If we don’t act now, thousands of children and young people will find themselves undocumented and stateless
Brexit
By Steve McCabe MP
If we don’t act now, thousands of children and young people will find themselves undocumented and stateless
We seem to be sleep walking into another Windrush. Ministers should do the right thing and grant these children and young people automatic settlement status.
Coronavirus: Is it possible to extend the Brexit transition period?
Brexit
By House of Commons Library
Coronavirus: Is it possible to extend the Brexit transition period?
Despite the Government insisting it will not, some believe the coronavirus crisis means the Brexit transition period should be extended. Graeme Cowie from the House of Commons Library explains how this could happen.
Brexit talks ‘disappointing’ say EU as UK admits ‘limited progress’ made on trade deal in latest round
Brexit
Brexit talks ‘disappointing’ say EU as UK admits ‘limited progress’ made on trade deal in latest round
The EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier has labelled the latest round of Brexit talks “disappointing” and said the UK “did not wish to commit seriously on a number of fundamental points”.
Foreign Office boss U-turns and says he was wrong to claim ministers made ‘political decision’ not to join EU ventilator scheme
Coronavirus
Foreign Office boss U-turns and says he was wrong to claim ministers made ‘political decision’ not to join EU ventilator scheme
The Foreign Office’s top civil servant has retracted his claim that it was a “political decision” by ministers not to take part in an EU scheme to buy medical equipment to fight coronavirus.
Coronavirus: UK made ‘political decision’ not to join EU ventilator procurement scheme, says Foreign Office boss
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: UK made ‘political decision’ not to join EU ventilator procurement scheme, says Foreign Office boss
The UK’s failure to take part in an EU scheme to buy ventilators was a “political decision” by ministers, according to the Foreign Office's top civil servant.
Two-thirds of voters want Brexit transition period extended so ministers can focus on tackling coronavirus - poll
Coronavirus
Two-thirds of voters want Brexit transition period extended so ministers can focus on tackling coronavirus - poll
Two-thirds of Brits want the Brexit transition period to be extended so the Government can "focus 100% of its energy on dealing with coronavirus for the rest of the year", according to a new poll.
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.
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.
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.
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.
France criticises UK response to coronavirus as European Union seals its borders to fight outbreak
Coronavirus
France criticises UK response to coronavirus as European Union seals its borders to fight outbreak
France has criticised the UK's response to the coronavirus crisis - as the European Union announced a ban on travellers from beyond its borders in an attempt to control the outbreak.
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
Review: Peter Shore – Labour’s Forgotten Patriot by Kevin Hickson
Political parties
By Nick Thomas-Symonds MP
Review: Peter Shore – Labour’s Forgotten Patriot by Kevin Hickson

Responding to the renewed interest in the life of the Eurosceptic Labour politician Peter Shore, the authors have produced a timely reappraisal of a man of principle, writes Nick Thomas-Symonds MP
Next round of Brexit trade talks cancelled due to worsening coronavirus outbreak
Brexit
Next round of Brexit trade talks cancelled due to worsening coronavirus outbreak

The next round of Brexit trade talks has been cancelled as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
Brexit preparations have cost more than £4bn, government spending watchdog says
Brexit
Brexit preparations have cost more than £4bn, government spending watchdog says

Ministers have spent more than £4bn preparing for Brexit, according to a new report by the government spending watchdog.
Brexit row erupts after Michel Barnier accuses UK of planning to ditch human rights commitment
Brexit
Brexit row erupts after Michel Barnier accuses UK of planning to ditch human rights commitment

A row has erupted after the EU's chief Brexit negotiator accused the UK of planning to ditch its commitment to human rights.
Michel Barnier warns of ‘very serious divergences’ between UK and EU in post-Brexit trade talks
Brexit
Michel Barnier warns of ‘very serious divergences’ between UK and EU in post-Brexit trade talks

Michel Barnier has warned there are "serious divergences" between the UK and the EU following the first round of talks on Britain's post-Brexit relationship with the bloc.
Returning the Elgin Marbles is the right thing to do
Culture
By Margaret Ferrier MP
Returning the Elgin Marbles is the right thing to do

Brexit has reignited debate about the return of the Elgin Marbles. Their return to Greece may happen sooner than we realise, writes Margaret Ferrier MP.
Ministers defend decision to quit European Arrest Warrant after Brexit
Brexit
Ministers defend decision to quit European Arrest Warrant after Brexit

Ministers have defended the decision to ditch an EU-wide agreement on the speedy extradition of criminals after Brexit.
EXPLAINED: Why is the UK already talking about walking away from trade talks with the EU?
Brexit
EXPLAINED: Why is the UK already talking about walking away from trade talks with the EU?

The Goverment has finally published its opening gambit in talks on the UK's future relationship with the EU. But what's it actually pitching? PolHome's Matt Honeycombe-Foster takes a look
UK warns EU it will walk away from trade talks in June if no agreement on the horizon
Brexit
UK warns EU it will walk away from trade talks in June if no agreement on the horizon

The UK government has warned the EU it is prepared to walk away from trade talks in June unless clear progress is being made in the negotiations.
Boris Johnson set for EU clash as Number 10 casts doubt on Brexit deal
Brexit
Boris Johnson set for EU clash as Number 10 casts doubt on Brexit deal

The UK and EU are on a fresh collision course after Number 10 cast doubt on the Brexit deal struck by Boris Johnson last year.
Downing Street hits out after EU says it will not agree post-Brexit trade deal 'at any cost'
Brexit
Downing Street hits out after EU says it will not agree post-Brexit trade deal 'at any cost'

A war of words between Downing Street and Brussels has erupted after the EU said it would not agree a post-Brexit trade deal with the UK "at any cost".