BREXIT

Government official says that claims that Britain will crash out in event of no-deal Brexit are absolutely untrue

The Government is failing to be "frank" with the public about the extent of no-deal preparations because it wants to shore up support for Theresa May's "disastrous" Brexit deal, a civil servant…

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Corbyn calls on May to recall parliament early and hold ‘meaningful’ Brexit vote

U.K. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn called on Prime Minister Theresa May to recall parliament early from its Christmas break to hold the “meaningful vote” on Brexit, he told the “i” and the…

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Friday Morning Briefing

Good morning Your morning briefing for Friday. In-Nazzjon leads with a story about a tragic road accident which claimed the life of a 21-year-old on Thursday in Luqa. Riding his…

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UK VAT set to increase after Brexit

MPs have warned of the dangers of the Brexit transition period after it emerged that hundreds of thousands of small businesses could be forced to pay VAT for the first time after Britain…

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The Worst Brexit Option, Except for All the Others – Why Theresa May’s Deal Is the Best Way Forward – Foreign Affairs

By seeking to stake out a middle ground in British politics with a carefully balanced strategy to leave the European Union, Theresa May ended up dissatisfying everyone. Her deal tries…

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Corbyn’s move for no-confidence motion which would trigger election is a matter of when, not if

British opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn told the Independent newspaper the Labour party’s attempt to force a general election by tabling a no-confidence motion was a matter of “when, not if.”…

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In 1994, Britain’s Tory government mulled its first ‘BREXIT’ referendum, but couldn’t agree on question – British Classified Documents

John Major’s ministers considered holding a referendum about the European Union in 1994 but could not decide what the question would be, official cabinet records reveal. Faced with mounting Eurosceptic…

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Met Police Commissioner warns that no-deal Brexit will put public at risk

Britain's most senior police officer has stormed into a political row by suggesting a no-deal Brexit could put the public at risk. Cressida Dick, the Metropolitan police commissioner, said crashing out of…

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Fears of the ‘past’ and the Irish border issue – NYT

Ever since Britain stunned the world, in June 2016 with a referendum setting Brexit in motion, the future of the Irish border has hovered over the proceedings as the single…

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The Queen and Archbishop of Canterbury call for unity and to end language of hatred and tribalism

“Even with the most deeply held differences, treating the other person with respect and as a fellow human being is always a good first step towards greater understanding.” As head…

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How countries are preparing for no-Deal Brexit

The Guardian reports on how behind-the-scenes, no-deal Brexit contingency planning is accelerating around the EU. "With not even 100 days before Britain leaves, and Downing Street ramping up its no-deal planning,…

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Milliband rebukes Putin’s interference in British affairs after the Russian President spoke against a second Brexit referendum

David Miliband has criticised Vladimir Putin after the Russian president spoke out against a second Brexit referendum. Speaking at an annual news conference in Moscow, Mr Putin said: “She must…

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Friday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your daily morning briefing gives you a roundup of the salient news from around the world and a review of Malta's newspaper front-pages stories. Start Your Day Informed…

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Corbyn under fire after mouthing ‘stupid woman’ at Theresa May

Jeremy Corbyn has become embroiled in a sexism row after he appeared to call Theresa May a “stupid woman” following a fiery exchange at Prime Minister’s Questions. The Labour leader was…

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Labour’s No confidence vote in Theresa May – explainer

Labour has been under pressure from other opposition parties to force a vote of no-confidence under the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act. Under the law that sets out when the UK holds…

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British Government to allocate £2 billion for no-deal Brexit contingencies

Planning for a no-deal Brexit is expected to be ramped up this week with up to £2bn to be allocated to government departments after the cabinet signs off on the contingency…

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Brexit – The Roundup

After months of negotiations, the Brexit deal was due to be voted upon on Tuesday, in order for the United Kingdom's Parliament to approve or reject Theresa May's controversial plan. Diplomatique.Expert goes…

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Former EU commission President Romano Prodi says that EU will renegotiate Brexit if deal is voted down

The EU will come back to the negotiating table if parliament votes down Theresa May’s deal with Brussels, according to Romano Prodi, a former European commission president. The Guardian/Observers reports…

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Jeremy Corbyn says a re-negotiated Brexit deal will have no backstop

Jeremy Corbyn would negotiate a Brexit deal without a backstop, he told Euronews in an interview. The leader of the opposition Labour Party said an agreement on a customs union…

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Brexit News Roundup

The prime minister has been warned "tinkering" with her Brexit deal "won't cut it" as she was advised to delay a looming vote on her agreement. Meanwhile Theresa May has…

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Warnings on medicine shortages and port disruptions in case of ‘No-Deal’ Brexit scenario

Major ports could suffer disruption for up to six months under a no-deal scenario, the Government has told industry leaders. Revised Brexit assessments published on Friday warned that access through Dover…

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Corbyn calls MPs for all parties to vote down May’s deal and back his alternative Brexit plan

Jeremy Corbyn called on MPs of all parties to vote down Theresa May’s deal and back his alternative plan for Brexit, as campaigners for a second referendum urged him to get…

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Parliament’s vote on Brexit deal will go ahead on December 11th – UPDATED

Parliament’s vote on British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal will go ahead on Dec. 11, her office said on Thursday, despite a newspaper report ministers had sought a delay…

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The European Court of Justice will formally rule on whether Britain can unilaterally cancel Brexit on Monday

The European Court of Justice will formally rule on whether Britain can unilaterally cancel Brexit on Monday ahead of the MPs vote on Theresa May's deal next week.

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Diplomatique.Expert recommends: Brexit Long Reads Roundup

The past hours were very long, in terms of the adage which compares time in politics. The following articles shed some analysis on Brexit's current status and debate. Brexit…

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New poll shows only 38% of people believe Brexit was the right decision

More voters than ever before think the decision to leave the EU was a mistake, a new poll has found. The Independent reports that just 38 per cent of people…

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Brexit News Roundup (Wednesday)

This is a roundup of the salient news on Brexit related news for Wednesday as the debate continues in Parliament. Government publishes full legal advice on Brexit The Government…

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Brexit legal advice: Government found in contempt of Parliament – May loses further votes

The Telegraph reports Ministers have been found in contempt of Parliament by MPs as the Government bowed to pressure and agreed to publish its full Brexit legal advice. The House of…

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EU Court of Justice’s advocate general says ‘Britain can still cancel Brexit by revoking Article 50 without consent of other EU states’- Final ruling expected in coming weeks

Britain can still cancel Brexit by revoking Article 50 without the consent of other EU member states, the European Court of Justice's advocate general has said. A non-binding opinion has…

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Tuesday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your morning briefing brings you a review of the main news and headlines from Malta, Europe and the World. Quote of the DayChange happens when you extend your…

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Senior minister could be suspended over Brexit legal advice

A senior minister is at risk of being suspended from the House of Commons after Labour and the Democratic Unionist party were allowed to submit an emergency motion accusing the…

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Monday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your morning briefing with the daily newspaper review and a roundup of the main headlines from around the world. Start your day informed The Malta Independent carries a…

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If Brexit was a football match, at which stage of the match is it, or perhaps should it be decided over a penalty shoot-out

European Council President Donald Tusk showed his football skills on the margins of the G20 summit. In a facebook post he said that when in Argentina, even if though for…

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I will be the Prime Minister who will take Britain out of the EU – Theresa May at G20

Theresa May said on Saturday she would be the prime minister to take Britain out of the European Union and that parliament should back her Brexit deal to ensure certainty…

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Brexit News Roundup

Theresa May risks defeat in the Commons as 100 Tory MPs have now indicated they will vote it down in Parliament. The Telegraph reports that Matthew Offord became the latest to say he…

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May is set to face a grilling from senior MPs over her Brexit agenda

Theresa May is set to face a grilling from senior MPs over her Brexit agenda as she seeks to garner support for her deal with Brussels, Sky News reports. The…

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Tuesday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Anti-mafia investigations in online gaming companies in Malta, waste separation, PN Leader's call for Minister Konrad Mizzi's resignation, and the tragedy where a 26 year old construction worker…

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Brexit – The What If Scenarios.

British Prime Minister will embark on her arduous task to convince the British MPs and their electorate about the importance of agreeing to the Brexit Deal. After getting the green…

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EU Brexit Summit

Brexit Vote in Commons to take place on 10 or 11 December - EU officials have been told to expect the parliamentary vote on the Brexit deal on 10 or…

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Guy Verhofstadt calls for ‘Mueller-Style’ investigations after evidence linking to Bannon and Cambridge Analytica with Brexit referendum funding

The Leader of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe and a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Guy Verhofstadt said that Europe needs a Mueller-style investigation in Europe and steps to…

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