Brexit

EU leaders say no fresh proposals yet from Britain

EU chiefs said they heard no fresh proposals from Boris Johnson after a high-profile visit to Luxembourg ended with an abandoned press conference and an extraordinary public reprimand from the country’s…

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Nationwide government events launched in the UK to help businesses get ready for Brexit

Local businesses across the UK will receive tailored advice and support on preparing for Brexit on 31 October, as part of a series of nationwide events led by government launching…

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‘Hulk’ Johnson shies away from fewer than 100 protesters in Luxembourg

In the end the Incredible Hulk shied away from fewer than 100 protesters, Politico reports. Rather than face heckling from a small but boisterous crowd of demonstrators, Boris Johnson skipped…

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Deutsche Bank cuts probability of no-deal Brexit to 35% vs 50%

Deutsche Bank said on Monday it cut its probability that Britain will crash out of the European Union on Oct. 31 without a deal to 35% from 50% previously after…

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UPDATED: Johnson in Luxembourg for key Brexit talks with Juncker and Barnier

Acting European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker (R) and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (L) sit for a meeting in Luxembourg, 16 September 2019. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is on…

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British government campaign to encourage travellers to check passport validity after Brexit

A million text messages will be sent by the British government to passport holders who may be affected by new passport validity rules in a no deal Brexit. The Home…

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Poll finds UK-wide support for second Scottish independence referendum

A second referendum on Scottish independence and one on the Northern Irish border issue have widespread support among voters on the UK mainland, a new poll suggests. A BMG survey…

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EU businesses warn no-deal Brexit would be disaster

Britain’s exit from the European Union without a divorce agreement would be a disaster and must be ruled out, Europe’s biggest business organisation said on Monday, as EU officials warn…

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Boris Johnson prepares for first meeting with Juncker

The UK is not prepared to postpone Brexit beyond the current 31 October deadline, Boris Johnson is to tell European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker at talks on Monday. The lunchtime…

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Liberal Democrat party conference approves party’s position as ‘Stop Brexit’ party

The party holds just 18 seats in Britain’s 650-seat parliament but has cast itself as the only ‘Stop Brexit’ party, hoping to pick up votes from the 16 million who…

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Cameron claims Johnson was ready to push Brexit only to further his own career

David Cameron has accused Boris Johnson of not believing in Brexit but backing it anyway during the referendum campaign on Britain's EU membership to advance his political career. In an…

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The madder Hulk gets, the stronger Hulk gets – Boris Johnson

The Mail on Sunday newspaper reported that Johnson said he would find a way to circumvent a recent parliament vote ordering him to delay Brexit rather than take Britain out…

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Gibraltar boosts port preparations in case of no deal Brexit

Gibraltar has extended port facilities to be able to handle more ships carrying goods as part of contingency plans if Britain leaves the European Union without an agreement, the British…

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No 10 plays down hopes of Brexit breakthrough

Downing Street has played down the prospect of an early breakthrough in Brexit talks despite hopes of a compromise on the Irish backstop, as Boris Johnson prepares to meet the…

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Ex British PM Cameron opens up on Brexit

David Cameron has accused Boris Johnson and Michael Gove of behaving "appallingly" during the Brexit referendum campaign. The pair were prominent figureheads for the Leave campaign in 2016. The former…

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Johnson to hold first talks with Juncker

Boris Johnson will hold Brexit talks with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, Downing Street has said. The meeting on Monday will be the pair's first face-to-face meeting since the prime…

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1.5 million people in the UK apply to the EU Settlement Scheme

The British government has today announced that more than 1.5 million people have applied to the EU Settlement Scheme. It comes as the Home Office published the latest official statistics…

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Labour urges Parliament recall after no-deal Brexit papers released

Labour has said it is "more important than ever" that Parliament is recalled after the government published its no-deal Brexit assessment. Shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer said the Yellowhammer…

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Scottish court rules that Johnson’s decision to suspend parliament is unlawful

Boris Johnson's decision to suspend parliament is unlawful, a Scottish court has ruled. The case was originally dismissed at the Court of Session last week. The three judges, chaired by…

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Calls for fresh Brexit Referendum

Expelled Tory heavyweight Oliver Letwin has thrown his weight behind a fresh Brexit referendum and told Boris Johnson it is his best escape route from the crisis. The former cabinet…

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When a day is too long in politics … Brexit News (Updated with British Press Review)

No 10 has announced that a five-week suspension parliament will begin tonight, as Boris Johnson’s flies back from his first official meeting with Irish counterpart Leo Varadkar in Dublin, the Independent reports. Meanwhile,…

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Boost for hauliers’ Brexit preparation as multi-million-pound campaign launched

A multi-million-pound information campaign is being launched across the UK and Europe to ensure businesses and hauliers are prepared for the UK to leave the EU on 31 October 2019,…

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Commons block second election attempt

Boris Johnson has lost his second attempt to trigger an early general election in his sixth humiliating Commons defeat since becoming prime minister. Ahead of parliament being suspended by the…

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Bercow to resign from speaker on October 31st at the latest

John Bercow has announced he will stand down as Commons speaker on 31 October at the latest. On the verge of tears, the Buckingham MP said he had been the…

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Bill to block no-deal Brexit becomes law

The legislation passed last week by the Commons, which was backed by 21 Tory rebels who voted against their own prime minister, has now officially become law according to The…

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Brexit Delays would see voters turning their back to the Tories

According to Britain Elects, recriminations may be on their way for Boris Johnson and the Conservatives if the UK’s departure from the EU is delayed. A ComRes poll commissioned by…

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France will veto any meaningless Brexit extension

France will veto a further delay to Brexit unless the UK ends the chaos and tells the EU what it wants, the country’s foreign minister has warned. Jean-Yves Le Drian…

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Gibraltar braces itself for Brexit

Gibraltar is confronting the scenario unravelling in London because of Brexit with more concern than assurance, and more resignation than eagerness, but it does want to feel as though it…

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Amber Rudd resigns from Johnson’s Cabinet and Conservative party

Amber Rudd announced that she will be resigning from the cabinet and quitting the Conservative Party over "Boris Johnson’s “purge” of the party and his “failure” to pursue a deal…

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No Deal Brexit will effect new cancer trials that could save children – Medical researchers warn

Leading medical researchers have warned that their efforts to find new cancer treatments are likely to suffer major setbacks if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. In particular…

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Johnson could go to prison if he refuses to delay Brexit

The former director of public prosecutions has told Sky News that Boris Johnson could go to prison if he refuses to delay Brexit in the face of court action. The…

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Brexit – who’s in charge?

Boris Johnson is in an unenviable position. In the past week, he has suffered no less than three consecutive defeats at the House of Commons, something which is unheard of…

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The House of Lords approve bill to prevent no-deal Brexit

The Benn bill, intended to prevent a no-deal Brexit on 31 October, was approved by the House of Lords. It passed the upper house without being amended, which means that…

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UK opposition parties agree to not vote in favour of general election

Britain's opposition Labour Party will not support Prime Minister Boris Johnson's bid to call an early election in a vote in parliament on Monday, a source in the party told…

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UK High Court rejects legal challenge to Boris Johnson parliament shutdown

High Court judges have rejected a legal challenge against the PM's suspension of parliament, but they have allowed it to go to the Supreme Court for an appeal. This will…

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Irish PM states no-deal Brexit checks needed near Irish border

Some checks on goods and live animals may need to take place near the Irish border in a no-deal Brexit, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has said. As far as…

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Former PM John Major launches stinging attack on Boris Johnson

Former Tory prime minister Sir John Major has launched a stinging attack on Boris Johnson and his inner circle, calling his chief adviser a "political anarchist". Speaking in Glasgow on…

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Protection for flights and road transport after Brexit reaffirmed

The British government confirmed details of measures that ensure flights and road haulage will continue to run smoothly after the UK leaves the EU on 31 October, whatever the circumstances.…

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Bill designed to stop no-deal expected to complete its passage through the Lords

The government has said a bill to stop a no-deal Brexit will complete its passage through the Lords on Friday. The proposed legislation was passed by MPs on Wednesday, inflicting…

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MPs vote to back legislation blocking no-deal Brexit – Not enough votes for early election

Update : Boris Johnson has lost a bid to call an early general election to break the Brexit deadlock. Johnson's Conservative Party failed to win the two-thirds majority needed to…

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UK PM Johnson challenges opponents to agree to October 15 election

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday challenged opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn to agree to an Oct. 15 parliamentary election, calling a Labour-led plan to try and prevent…

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Legal challenge fails against British PM’s suspension of parliament

A judge at the highest court in Scotland has ruled Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament is not a matter for the courts and does not contravene the…

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GB car sticker needed for UK drivers after Brexit

UK-registered cars will need to display a GB sticker any EU country after Brexit, the government has said. New government advice said the sticker must be displayed in any EU…

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EU to allocate financial aid for EU businesses, workers and farmers in case of no-deal Brexit

Reuters reports that the European Commission on Wednesday will propose financial help for European Union businesses, workers and farmers if Britain crashes out of the bloc without any agreement. To…

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US Vice President Mike Pence says US will play active role for successful Brexit

US Vice President Mike Pence urged the European Union to negotiate "in good faith" with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and reach a Brexit deal that "respects the UK's sovereignty” hours…

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The Press’ View on UK’s latest developments

After a pivotal night in which Boris Johnson lost his first Commons vote in spectacular fashion, the British papers have focused on the prime minister’s resounding defeat and his call…

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Johnson defeated – MPs take Control – Election motion tabled

Tory rebels and opposition MPs have defeated the government in the first stage of their attempt to pass a law designed to prevent a no-deal Brexit. The Commons voted 328…

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US wants that Ireland’s stability and Northern Ireland’s peace deal is respected in Brexit

The United States wants the terms of Britain's exit from the European Union to protect stability on the island of Ireland and respect Northern Ireland's 1998 peace deal, U.S. Vice…

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Get Ready For Brexit blitz Campaign launched

The Get Ready for Brexit campaign went live on Sunday, stating that the UK would be leaving the EU on 31 October and urging the public to visit a new…

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Johnson cancels meeting with Tory Brexit rebels

Boris Johnson has cancelled a meeting with Tory Brexit rebels, heightening party tensions ahead of what could be an explosive week in Westminster. Talks with the so-called "Gaukeward squad", who…

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Gove raises prospect of ignoring legislation at blocking no-deal Brexit

Tory minister Michael Gove has refused to say whether the government would abide by legislation designed to stop the UK leaving the EU without a deal, BBC reports. Sky News reports…

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‘Get Ready for Brexit’ campaign launched

On Sunday, the British government launched a public information campaign, ‘Get Ready for Brexit’, which will run across television, social media, billboards and other platforms. The campaign is the largest…

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UK government to continue to uprate the State Pension to people living in the EU for the next 3 years

Nearly half-a-million people living in the EU will continue to have their UK State Pension increased every year for the next 3 years in the event of a no deal…

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Michel Barnier ‘not optimistic’ about avoiding no-deal Brexit

The European Union's top Brexit negotiator has said he is not optimistic about avoiding a no-deal scenario as he cannot meet Britain's demands to scrap the Irish backstop. Michel Barnier…

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No Deal Brexit fears lead to ‘exodus’ from UK equity funds

The Financial Times reports that more than US$4bn has been pulled from UK equity funds since Theresa May announced her decision to step down as Britain’s prime minister as fears…

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Brexit talks between UK and EU to be held twice a week

Brexit talks will take place twice a week during September, with just two months to go before the October 31 deadline, according to Downing Street. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said…

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Judge temporary rejects calls to block UK parliament suspension

A Scottish judge has temporarily rejected calls to block Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend parliament, in a blow to anti-Brexit campaigners. The Guardian reports that Lord Doherty said he would not…

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