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Labour conference in Brighton off to shambolic start

Labour conference in Brighton off to shambolic start

Many Jeremy Corbyn allies are frustrated with pary leader's stand on Brexit

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 22:36
Corbyn dismisses speculation that he is planning to step down

Corbyn dismisses speculation that he is planning to step down

Row over deputy leadership overshadows start of Labour’s annual conference

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 22:10
Corbyn faces revolt as pressure mounts over Brexit stance

Corbyn faces revolt as pressure mounts over Brexit stance

Labour leader wants to delay decision on Remain until after general election held

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 20:50
Give Me a Crash Course in... David Cameron’s autobiography

Give Me a Crash Course in... David Cameron’s autobiography

Who is David Cameron, and what does his book say about Brexit, Boris and Enda Kenny?

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 00:00
Downing Street’s room for Brexit manoeuvre narrows

Downing Street’s room for Brexit manoeuvre narrows

London Letter: EU signals no role in talks for Stormont, that London must make decision

Thu Sept 19 2019 - 21:00
Johnson refuses to rule out suspending parliament again

Johnson refuses to rule out suspending parliament again

Prime minister claims he could take action on different grounds if court rules against him

Thu Sept 19 2019 - 20:51
Cameron, Merkel sounded out Kenny for European Commission president

Cameron, Merkel sounded out Kenny for European Commission president

Former British PM does not reveal how former taoiseach responded to overtures

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 17:38
Informal British solutions fall short of backstop, says Tánaiste

Informal British solutions fall short of backstop, says Tánaiste

‘We haven’t seen anything that works,’ says source, amid claims UK ideas insufficient

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 00:03
Court has no jurisdiction on parliament suspension, says Johnson

Court has no jurisdiction on parliament suspension, says Johnson

Prime minister’s statement claims judges cannot enforce political conventions

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 20:14
Brexit: Swinson makes play for Remain vote with attack on Corbyn

Brexit: Swinson makes play for Remain vote with attack on Corbyn

Lib Dems leader will rule out supporting either Johnson or Corbyn as prime minister

Mon Sept 16 2019 - 22:00
Umunna attacks ‘rule-flouting’ Johnson and former boss Corbyn

Umunna attacks ‘rule-flouting’ Johnson and former boss Corbyn

Defector from Labour says Lib Dems could win at least 40 seats in election

Mon Sept 16 2019 - 20:15
Lib Dems vote to cancel Brexit through act of parliament

Lib Dems vote to cancel Brexit through act of parliament

Party’s annual conference backs motion calling for article 50 to be revoked

Sun Sept 15 2019 - 20:25
Ignoring law around no-deal Brexit a ‘non-starter’, warns Bercow

Ignoring law around no-deal Brexit a ‘non-starter’, warns Bercow

Stressing no-deal’s undesirability, Barnier says EU cannot ‘avoid this scenario alone’

Thu Sept 12 2019 - 20:07
Boris Johnson faces daunting challenge to swing election his way

Boris Johnson faces daunting challenge to swing election his way

London Letter: Big parties face significant threats to their seats when they go to polls

Thu Sept 12 2019 - 20:00
Brexit: Civil unrest, road blockages in North under no deal, Yellowhammer document predicts

Brexit: Civil unrest, road blockages in North under no deal, Yellowhammer document predicts

No-deal exit likely to drive firms out of business, according to UK document

Wed Sept 11 2019 - 22:05
Johnson acted ‘unlawfully’ in suspension of parliament, court rules

Johnson acted ‘unlawfully’ in suspension of parliament, court rules

PM’s actions had purpose of ‘stymying parliament’, says Scottish court

Wed Sept 11 2019 - 19:30
Boris Johnson damaged by judges’ verdict on his true reason for suspending parliament

Boris Johnson damaged by judges’ verdict on his true reason for suspending parliament

Analysis: Prorogation ruling deepens disharmony in Conservative party

Wed Sept 11 2019 - 13:07
Bold move towards compromise only way forward for Johnson

Bold move towards compromise only way forward for Johnson

The most straightforward route out of the prime minister’s dilemma is to negotiate a withdrawal deal and win parliamentary support for it by October 19th

Tue Sept 10 2019 - 21:38
DUP says Johnson confirmed rejection of Northern Ireland-only backstop

DUP says Johnson confirmed rejection of Northern Ireland-only backstop

Meeting in London amid speculation Johnson considering all-Ireland plan for Border

Tue Sept 10 2019 - 20:40
Johnson fails once more to secure pre-Brexit election

Johnson fails once more to secure pre-Brexit election

PM pledges in Dublin to strive for deal as British parliament wary of legal compliance

Tue Sept 10 2019 - 00:55
Bercow times resignation to limit government influence on successor

Bercow times resignation to limit government influence on successor

Standing down on October 31st empowers sitting parliament to decide who replaces him

Tue Sept 10 2019 - 00:01
Unionists will need reassurances if Johnson is to budge on backstop

Unionists will need reassurances if Johnson is to budge on backstop

PM can only get Brexit on time with regulatory alignment deal across island of Ireland

Mon Sept 09 2019 - 20:01
Northern Ireland-only backstop on the menu for Varadkar-Johnson meeting

Northern Ireland-only backstop on the menu for Varadkar-Johnson meeting

Taoiseach says he is willing to see if there is common ground with UK prime minister

Mon Sept 09 2019 - 00:01
Brexit: Boris Johnson will test no-deal prevention Bill ‘to the limit’

Brexit: Boris Johnson will test no-deal prevention Bill ‘to the limit’

‘Little evidence’ government seeking a deal, says Amber Rudd following her resignation

Mon Sept 09 2019 - 00:00
North-only backstop may be among Johnson’s dwindling options

North-only backstop may be among Johnson’s dwindling options

Behind bluster, British PM must strike deal to avoid seeking three-month Brexit delay

Mon Sept 09 2019 - 00:00
Brexit brinkmanship: Will Boris Johnson’s bad week get even worse?

Brexit brinkmanship: Will Boris Johnson’s bad week get even worse?

The British PM is perilously close to having to delay Brexit, break the law or resign

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 06:15
Coveney says Johnson's Brexit is 'less compatible' with open Border

Coveney says Johnson's Brexit is 'less compatible' with open Border

Tánaiste has yet to see evidence of viable alternative to Northern Ireland backstop

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 02:04
Boris Johnson trapped as opposition parties hatch election plan

Boris Johnson trapped as opposition parties hatch election plan

Opposition likely to wait until suspension of parliament ends to make their move

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 02:00
Backstop compatible with Belfast Agreement, says Coveney

Backstop compatible with Belfast Agreement, says Coveney

Tánaiste argues ‘geopolitical earthquake of Brexit’ is biggest threat to stability of North

Fri Sept 06 2019 - 21:55
Brexit crisis: Boris Johnson dangles prospect of Irish regulatory alignment

Brexit crisis: Boris Johnson dangles prospect of Irish regulatory alignment

UK prime minister says cross-Border arrangement could extend beyond agri-food

Fri Sept 06 2019 - 01:00
Brexit: Johnson’s room for political manoeuvre narrows

Brexit: Johnson’s room for political manoeuvre narrows

Resignation of prime minister’s brother adds to dreadful week for beleaguered Tory chief

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 21:31
Johnson loses Brexit Bill vote and feels Tory heat over ‘purge’

Johnson loses Brexit Bill vote and feels Tory heat over ‘purge’

PM criticised over expulsion of 21 rebels on Tuesday, while latest rebel Spelman is spared

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 01:00
Johnson fails in attempt to call general election in UK

Johnson fails in attempt to call general election in UK

Opposition MPs abstain from Commons vote and deny him the needed two-thirds majority

Wed Sept 04 2019 - 22:58
Johnson still has a way of getting October 15th election

Johnson still has a way of getting October 15th election

His first prime minister’s questions showed how he plans to frame the electorate’s choice

Wed Sept 04 2019 - 22:05
UK government loses majority as MPs deliver blow to Johnson

UK government loses majority as MPs deliver blow to Johnson

Phillip Lee defects to Liberal Democrats as cross-party alliance moves to block no-deal Brexit

Tue Sept 03 2019 - 23:40
Boris Johnson poised to seek general election after Commons defeat

Boris Johnson poised to seek general election after Commons defeat

Twenty-one Conservatives join opposition MPs to take control of parliament agenda

Tue Sept 03 2019 - 23:10
Johnson’s tricks fall flat as Northern Ireland-only backstop back on horizon

Johnson’s tricks fall flat as Northern Ireland-only backstop back on horizon

Bruising day in Commons for PM but hint at backstop solution in agri-food comments

Tue Sept 03 2019 - 22:36
Boris Johnson to meet Leo Varadkar in Dublin on Monday

Boris Johnson to meet Leo Varadkar in Dublin on Monday

Johnson suggests agri-food could continue to be regulated on an all-Ireland basis after Brexit

Tue Sept 03 2019 - 21:42
UK Brexit secretary accuses EU of clinging to ‘absolutist’ policy on backstop

UK Brexit secretary accuses EU of clinging to ‘absolutist’ policy on backstop

Stephen Barclay repeats PM’s demand that backstop must be removed from withdrawal deal

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 22:00
Brexit: Johnson expected to call October election if defeated in Commons

Brexit: Johnson expected to call October election if defeated in Commons

Government sources say UK prime minister will go to the people if MPs vote to block no-deal departure

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 21:58
Calling general election a risky Brexit strategy for Johnson

Calling general election a risky Brexit strategy for Johnson

Prime minister’s claim that he is making progress in talks with the EU is entirely false

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 21:46
Tory byelection defeat reduces Johnson’s political wriggle room

Tory byelection defeat reduces Johnson’s political wriggle room

‘Boris bounce’ insufficient to block Lib Dems as Brexit Party targets PM’s ‘backsliding’

Fri Aug 02 2019 - 18:52
Lib Dems suggest further anti-Brexit alliances after Welsh byelection win

Lib Dems suggest further anti-Brexit alliances after Welsh byelection win

Success for Jane Dodds in Brecon and Radnorshire shrinks Tory majority to one

Fri Aug 02 2019 - 18:40
Post-Brexit duty-free port network idea condemned by Labour

Post-Brexit duty-free port network idea condemned by Labour

Plan to cut paperwork only good for ‘money-launderers and tax dodgers’

Thu Aug 01 2019 - 22:30
Johnson’s vigour as leader mired in confusion over intentions

Johnson’s vigour as leader mired in confusion over intentions

London Letter: PM’s force and Brexit focus prompts sturdy Brussels unity as reaction

Thu Aug 01 2019 - 20:12
‘This is not about a return to empire’ – US Congressman warns Johnson on Belfast Agreement

‘This is not about a return to empire’ – US Congressman warns Johnson on Belfast Agreement

Richard Neal says a US-UK trade deal will not happen if 1998 accord is jeopardised

Wed Jul 31 2019 - 08:58
First call between Leo Varadkar and Boris Johnson described as ‘warm’

First call between Leo Varadkar and Boris Johnson described as ‘warm’

Pair discuss Brexit and Northern Ireland during 15-minute phone call

Tue Jul 30 2019 - 15:33
Boris Johnson says ‘every chance’ of Brexit deal with EU

Boris Johnson says ‘every chance’ of Brexit deal with EU

New PM contradicts Michael Gove’s assertion that UK believes no-deal is most likely

Mon Jul 29 2019 - 18:52
UK pledges ‘significant extra funds’ for no-deal Brexit

UK pledges ‘significant extra funds’ for no-deal Brexit

Reports suggest figure of as much as £1bn, as Gove says no-deal planning now priority

Mon Jul 29 2019 - 01:00
Boris Johnson brings fight to Labour with public spending promises

Boris Johnson brings fight to Labour with public spending promises

PM’s pledges pose fresh challenge to Corbyn, already struggling with Brexit position

Sun Jul 28 2019 - 21:06
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