Geoffrey Cox says it would be ‘unconscionable’ for government to over-ride withdrawal agreement

Theresa May’s former legal chief Geoffrey Cox said it would be ‘unconscionable’ for the Government to over-ride the Brexit divorce deal.  MPs are preparing for tonight’s vote on the controversial Internal Market Bill, which Prime Minister Boris Johnson says is needed to prevent the EU holding Britain to ransom over Northern Ireland.  Ministers are braced for … Read more

Geoffrey Cox says it would be ‘unconscionable’ for government to over-ride withdrawal agreement

Theresa May’s former legal chief Geoffrey Cox said it would be ‘unconscionable’ for the Government to over-ride the Brexit divorce deal.  MPs are preparing for tonight’s vote on the controversial Internal Market Bill, which Prime Minister Boris Johnson says is needed to prevent the EU holding Britain to ransom over Northern Ireland.  Ministers are braced for … Read more

EU gives UK 20 days to back down on Brexit Bill but Michael Gove says government ‘won’t back down’

The EU has given Boris Johnson 20 days to back down on his plans to alter the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement or risk collapsing trade talks and face legal action for breaking an international treaty. Government plans to override elements of the divorce deal over Northern Ireland the Prime Minister signed in January constituted an ‘extremely serious … Read more

EU gives UK 20 days to back down on Brexit Bill but Michael Gove says government ‘won’t back down’

The EU has given Boris Johnson 20 days to back down on his plans to alter the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement or risk collapsing trade talks and face legal action for breaking an international treaty. Government plans to override elements of the divorce deal over Northern Ireland the Prime Minister signed in January constituted an ‘extremely serious … Read more

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Arlene Foster announces restrictions

Localised coronavirus restrictions have been imposed in Belfast and Ballymena amid soaring infection rates in County Antrim, Northern Ireland’s leaders announced today. First Minister Arlene Foster and her deputy Michelle O’Neill confirmed the measures at a joint media briefing this afternoon – which was translated live by two sign language interpreters. Amanda Coogan, 48, and Kristina … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Deaths announced for Thursday

England and Northern Ireland announced the deaths of nine more people with coronavirus today, while no more have been confirmed in Wales or Scotland. A full update will be produced later today by the Department of Health, which will include deaths in care homes and also the number of new positive tests. Fatalities are no … Read more

Michael Gove holds crisis talks with EU over UK tearing up Brexit divorce terms

Nancy Pelosi has delivered a stark warning there will be no Transatlantic trade deal unless Boris Johnson honours the Brexit divorce terms on Northern Ireland.  The US Speaker of the House underlined the high stakes as Michael Gove holds crisis talks with the EU today over UK threats to tear up parts of the Withdrawal Agreement. … Read more

Michael Gove holds crisis talks with EU over UK tearing up Brexit divorce terms

Nancy Pelosi has delivered a stark warning there will be no Transatlantic trade deal unless Boris Johnson honours the Brexit divorce terms on Northern Ireland.  The US Speaker of the House underlined the high stakes as Michael Gove holds crisis talks with the EU today over UK threats to tear Withdrawal Agreement. The Cabinet minister will … Read more