‘This is not about a return to empire’ – US Congressman warns Johnson on Belfast AgreementRichard Neal says a US-UK trade deal will not happen if 1998 accord is jeopardisedWed Jul 31 2019 - 08:58
First call between Leo Varadkar and Boris Johnson described as ‘warm’Pair discuss Brexit and Northern Ireland during 15-minute phone callTue Jul 30 2019 - 15:33
Boris Johnson says ‘every chance’ of Brexit deal with EUNew PM contradicts Michael Gove’s assertion that UK believes no-deal is most likelyMon Jul 29 2019 - 18:52
UK pledges ‘significant extra funds’ for no-deal BrexitReports suggest figure of as much as £1bn, as Gove says no-deal planning now priorityMon Jul 29 2019 - 01:00
Boris Johnson brings fight to Labour with public spending promisesPM’s pledges pose fresh challenge to Corbyn, already struggling with Brexit positionSun Jul 28 2019 - 21:06
Varadkar says no-deal Brexit could break up UKDUP describes as ‘unhelpful’ and ‘aggressive’ Taoiseach’s comments on stability of unionSat Jul 27 2019 - 14:30
Johnson rules out general election before October 31st Brexit deadlinePM’s campaigning style during early days in office fuelled speculation of snap electionFri Jul 26 2019 - 19:46
Brexit: Pelosi warns UK not to jeopardise Belfast AgreementUS congress ‘will not endorse trade deal’ with Britain if peace agreement is weakenedFri Jul 26 2019 - 06:43
Brexit: Boris Johnson’s hard line arouses Barnier’s suspicionsEU’s chief Brexit negotiator suggests Johnson is seeking to sow divisions among EU 27Fri Jul 26 2019 - 01:00
The third-rate, the lightweight and the school mate – Boris Johnson’s cabinetLondon Letter: Britain’s new PM delights Tory MPs with cynical performance in the CommonsThu Jul 25 2019 - 20:09
Johnson appoints hardline Brexiteers to top positions in new governmentNew PM repeats demand for NI backstop to be deleted from EU withdrawal agreementThu Jul 25 2019 - 00:21
Boris Johnson’s purge sees Vote Leave take over UK governmentVote Leave mastermind Dominic Cummings expected to plan for no-deal as PM’s adviserWed Jul 24 2019 - 21:00
Boris Johnson all smiles amid biggest cabinet bloodbath in British historyLess than two hours after PM walked into Downing Street, 17 ministers had quit or been sackedWed Jul 24 2019 - 20:00
Boris Johnson to ‘love bomb’ critics in bid to unite ToriesA number of ministers are planning to resign when new Conservative leader becomes PMWed Jul 24 2019 - 01:00
In his own words: What Boris Johnson’s writing says about himNew British PM’s many books and newspaper columns are revealing about his attitudesTue Jul 23 2019 - 19:00
Boris Johnson the joker wriggles out of straitjacket of statesmanshipNew Conservative leader keeps his first speech gag free ... for a minute or soTue Jul 23 2019 - 18:08
Five things Boris Johnson said that he may live to regretNew Conservative leader offered up several hostages to fortune during campaignTue Jul 23 2019 - 12:05
Tories in open revolt as Boris Johnson set to become leaderBrexiteer poised to assume power as Tory MPs push back against possible no-deal exitTue Jul 23 2019 - 09:58
Tony Blair interview: ‘Boris Johnson is no fool, he will face the facts on Brexit’Former PM tells ‘The Irish Times’ the likely new Tory leader has little room for manoeuvreTue Jul 23 2019 - 00:00
Brexit: Hammond and Gauke to quit cabinet before Johnson takes overOther ministers opposed to no-deal Brexit also expected to resign from cabinetSun Jul 21 2019 - 20:45
Boris Johnson has galvanised opposition to a no-deal BrexitLondon Letter: This may not be the time for Ireland to throw away a hard-won strategic advantageFri Jul 19 2019 - 11:36
Brexit: MPs narrow Johnson’s no-deal room for manoeuvreAmendment ensures House of Commons will be sitting at ‘crucial time for our country’Fri Jul 19 2019 - 03:00
Whip-defying UK ministers will not be disciplined by MayHammond, Clark, Gauke and Stewart among those who ignored voting instructionThu Jul 18 2019 - 20:33
Theresa May’s speech extols virtues she herself lacked in officePM’s secretiveness and obstinacy may be dwarfed by successor’s debased rhetoricWed Jul 17 2019 - 20:45
Spirit of political compromise urged by May in Chatham HouseOutgoing British PM condemns ‘politics of winners and losers’ as threat to everybodyWed Jul 17 2019 - 20:22
Hardening of Boris Johnson’s language on backstop marks dramatic turnAnalysis: Tory leadership candidate appears to be setting a course for a no-deal BrexitTue Jul 16 2019 - 19:49
Johnson rules out backstop even with time limit or exit clause; Hunt says it ‘is dead’Tory leadership candidates say backstop must be removed completely before they can accept the withdrawal agreementTue Jul 16 2019 - 19:35
Boris Johnson under pressure to rule out suspending parliament to force no-dealOpponents say such an action would subvert the foundations of parliamentary governmentMon Jul 15 2019 - 20:58
Brexit: Boris Johnson says backstop must be removed from withdrawal agreementTory frontrunner says arrangements to keep the Border open should be negotiated after Britain leavesFri Jul 12 2019 - 20:46
Ireland should hold its nerve as UK’s Brexit drama plays outLondon Letter: Dublin, Brussels and other European capitals are now playing a summer waiting gameThu Jul 11 2019 - 20:30
Why is UK Labour Party facing anti-Semitism claims?Ideas of Jewish manipulation of finance and politics driven by leap in membershipThu Jul 11 2019 - 20:10
Labour deputy leader calls for exclusion of members accused of anti-SemitismBBC documentary alleges Corbyn supporters interfered with anti-Semitism inquiryThu Jul 11 2019 - 19:33
Boris Johnson under fire after UK ambassador to US resignsTory leadership candidate accused of throwing Kim Darroch ‘under a bus’ after Trump rowWed Jul 10 2019 - 22:48
Johnson’s kowtow to Trump likely to be first of many acts of abasementAnalysis: Resignation of Kim Darroch a grim herald of the cold world awaiting UK after BrexitWed Jul 10 2019 - 19:32
DUP: Vote on same-sex marriage, abortion 'undermines Northern Ireland'Marriage equality and abortion should be decided by NI people - DonaldsonWed Jul 10 2019 - 09:12
Same-sex marriage coming to North if Stormont not open again by OctoberBritish MPs also approve proposal to extend abortion access to Northern IrelandTue Jul 09 2019 - 18:59
Hunt and Johnson clash on Brexit and Trump in fiery TV debateFrontrunner accused of ‘peddling optimism’ while dodging questions in leadership debateTue Jul 09 2019 - 14:00
Cabinet to be told about ‘dire’ realities of no-deal BrexitCoveney to present contingency, ports and communication plan memos to MinistersTue Jul 09 2019 - 09:49
Hard Border could lead to breakup of UK, Tory MP warns unionistsChair of Westminster’s Northern Ireland committee says Brexit may result in united IrelandMon Jul 08 2019 - 21:52
Trump to halt dealings with British ambassador over criticismLeak of messages from Washington diplomat sparks UK unease and investigationMon Jul 08 2019 - 20:39
Government to ramp up no-deal Brexit preparationsTánaiste to brief Cabinet on contingency plans as no-deal now seen as likely outcomeMon Jul 08 2019 - 07:17
Northern Irish Bill could be used as vehicle to thwart no-deal BrexitTory opponents of no-deal say there are enough of them – ‘30-plus’ – to block itSun Jul 07 2019 - 16:59
People complain of Brexit uncertainty, but uncertainty will not end with BrexitLondon Letter: when government says it is Brexit ready it means it has made all the preparations it can. It doesn’t mean traders are readyThu Jul 04 2019 - 21:00
May defends backstop and warns successor not to put Belfast Agreement at riskHunt says result of the leadership contest is not a foregone conclusion, and there is all to play forThu Jul 04 2019 - 20:32
May to warn no-deal Brexit could endanger integrity of UKPM believes no-deal will boost support for NI Border poll and Scottish independenceWed Jul 03 2019 - 22:30
Jeremy Hunt’s plan makes no-deal Brexit almost inevitableForeign secretary sets out Brexit plan more implausible than Boris Johnson’sMon Jul 01 2019 - 22:12
Jeremy Hunt threatens to abandon EU talks over new Brexit dealTory leadership contender sets deadline for agreeing a fresh accord that will satisfy MPsMon Jul 01 2019 - 19:19
'A heavy heart': Jeremy Hunt says would leave EU without dealTory leadership contender joins Johnson in calling into question Britain’s obligation to pay £39bn to EU in no-deal BrexitSun Jun 30 2019 - 18:59
‘Where there’s a will, there’s a whey.’ Boris jokes as Hunt feels the chillJohnson pushes audience’s buttons and overshadows his Tory leadership rivalSun Jun 30 2019 - 18:36
Boris Johnson promises ‘do-or-die’ Brexit by October 31stTory leadership contender suggests would refuse to delay Brexit even if parliament demursWed Jun 26 2019 - 01:00
