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Boris Johnson urged to show ‘political leadership’ to break Brexit talks deadlock
Brexit
Boris Johnson urged to show ‘political leadership’ to break Brexit talks deadlock
Boris Johnson and the EU need to demonstrate “political leadership” and a “willingness to compromise” if a deal on a future relationship is to be reached before this year, MPs have warned.
Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen hold talks in bid to break Brexit deadlock
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen hold talks in bid to break Brexit deadlock
Boris Johnson will hold talks with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Monday amid faltering negotiations on Britain’s post-Brexit relationship with the EU.
UK ‘ditches plan’ for full post-Brexit border checks on EU goods
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UK ‘ditches plan’ for full post-Brexit border checks on EU goods
Britain is set to abandon plans for full border checks with the European Union on January 1 in favour of a “flexible” approach.
UK would not extend Brexit transition period if asked, top negotiator David Frost says after Michel Barnier letter
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UK would not extend Brexit transition period if asked, top negotiator David Frost says after Michel Barnier letter
It is the UK Government’s “firm policy” not to extend the Brexit transition period, the country’s chief negotiator has said, after Brussels said it remained “open” to such a move.
Brexit: Michael Gove says there will be ‘additional new processes’ at Northern Ireland border
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Brexit: Michael Gove says there will be ‘additional new processes’ at Northern Ireland border
There will be “additional new” checks on some goods coming into Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK as a result of Brexit, Michael Gove has confirmed.
UK and EU have ‘philosophical difference’ on Brexit but talks are not falling apart, claims Michael Gove
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UK and EU have ‘philosophical difference’ on Brexit but talks are not falling apart, claims Michael Gove
The Brexit talks are going well but the UK and the EU have a “philosophical difference” on their future relationship, according to Michael Gove.
Fresh Brexit row as Number 10 says EU demand for Northern Ireland customs checks not shared before publication
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Fresh Brexit row as Number 10 says EU demand for Northern Ireland customs checks not shared before publication
A fresh row has broken out between the UK and EU after Number 10 accused Brussels of publishing demands for “detailed” plans on Northern Ireland customs checks before sharing them with London.
Keir Starmer says Labour should not ‘shy away’ from being patriotic as he defends Brexit voters
Culture
Keir Starmer says Labour should not ‘shy away’ from being patriotic as he defends Brexit voters
Labour should be “proud to be patriotic”, Sir Keir Starmer has declared.
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
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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
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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
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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.