Brexit: Leaked report claims all backstop alternatives have ‘concerns’ September 2, 2019 A leaked report looking into alternatives to the Irish border backstop has claimed there are “concerns and issues” in every case. The dossier, seen by The Guardian, summarises the findings of the government’s own “alternative arrangements” working groups. Read more: Prime Minister threatens to sack rebel MPs over Brexit vote It concludes there is no [...]
Boris Johnson threatens rebel MPs over Brexit vote September 2, 2019 The Prime Minister has threatened to sack dozens of Conservative MPs if they vote against the government this week. MPs return to Westminster tomorrow and are poised for a showdown over Brexit, after Boris Johnson pushed for parliament to be prorogued for five weeks in the run-up to the Brexit Halloween deadline. It is widely [...]
Boris Johnson’s sherpa intensifies Brussels talks in hope of Brexit breakthrough August 30, 2019 Boris Johnson’s chief negotiator David Frost is to meet twice a week with his European counterparts throughout September, as the two sides step up efforts to reach a new Brexit deal. Frost, the Prime Minister’s sherpa, has been travelling to Brussels regularly since he was appointed to the role last month. But those meetings will [...]
‘Boris bounce’ continues as Tories continue climb up polls August 29, 2019 The Conservatives are still benefiting from a so-called ‘Boris bounce’, putting more space between themselves and their opposition in the polls. The latest YouGov voting intention survey shows Tories extending their lead on Labour to 12 percentage points, with 34 per cent of people saying they would vote blue, up two points on last week. [...]
Brexit latest: Govt whip resigns as Ruth Davidson confirms she’s out August 29, 2019 Government whip Lord Young has resigned following the Prime Minister’s decision to prorogue parliament in the run-up to Brexit. The move came as Ruth Davidson confirmed her decision to quit as leader of the Scottish Conservatives. Read more: Boris’ Brexit blindside – what happens next? Young this morning wrote to the Leader of the House [...]
Remainers fast-track secret plans to stop PM’s Halloween Brexit August 29, 2019 Remainers have been working overnight to put together a new set of plans with which to prevent the Prime Minister’s promise of Brexit by Halloween. Boris Johnson secured an early victory in the battle between the two sides yesterday when he successfully requested that the Queen prorogue parliament for five weeks, reducing the amount of [...]
Brexit: Prorogue fallout continues: PM ‘gagging’ parliament, says ex-minister August 29, 2019 Former deputy Prime Minister David Lidington has slammed Boris Johnson for proroguing parliament yesterday, arguing MPs are “being gagged”. The long-time Cabinet member, who served under both David Cameron and Theresa May, told the BBC this morning that he did not believe the explanation put forward by Downing Street yesterday that the five-week suspension was [...]
Brussels warns over PM’s ‘sinister’ Brexit move August 28, 2019 The EU has warned that Boris Johnson’s move to prorogue parliament ahead of the Brexit Halloween deadline could increase the chances of a no-deal. The Queen today agreed that parliament could be suspended, or prorogued, from mid-September to 14 October, when she will give a new Queen’s Speech. The move, which has reduced the number [...]
Former business secretary Vince Cable to step down as MP August 28, 2019 Former Liberal Democrat leader and business secretary Vince Cable will step down as an MP at the next election. Cable, who has represented Twickenham since 1997, led his party for two years on a platform that prioritised fighting Brexit, until stepping down in May to make room for East Dunbartonshire Jo Swinson. The 76-year-old served in [...]
Brexit: Queen approves Boris Johnson’s prorogation request August 28, 2019 The Queen has approved the Prime Minister’s request to suspend parliament for an extended period, reducing the amount of time MPs will sit before the Brexit deadline. The Privy Council, represented by leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg, chief whip Mark Spencer and Baroness Evans of Bowes Park, flew to Balmoral this morning, [...]
