Cabinet minister warns of ‘adverse effect’ of no-deal Brexit
Crashing out of the European Union without a deal would have a “very adverse effect” on the UK’s economy, security and union with Northern Ireland, a Cabinet minister has warned.
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Downing Street rebuff claims Brexit strategy is being softened
Downing Street has rebuffed claims that Britain will soften its demand to reopen the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement to solve the controversial Northern Ireland "backstop" issue.
Gove pledges compensation for farmers in no-deal Brexit
Livestock farmers will be compensated if markets collapse in the event of a no-deal Brexit, Environment Secretary, Michael Gove, revealed yesterday when addressing north-east farmers at Keith.
Gove backs Brexit deal to revitalise fishing in the north-east of Scotland
A top government minister insisted yesterday Brexit will lead to a revitalised fishing industry in the north-east of Scotland.
Charities want new legislation to protect environment after Brexit
A coalition of charities is urging people to support a call for a Scottish Environment Act after Brexit.
Sinn Fein brands latest talks to resolve Stormont impasse ‘a sham’
Sinn Fein accused the UK Government of indulging in a sham merry-go-round after a meeting to take stock of Stormont’s powersharing crisis failed to chart a way forward.
UK Parliament unreasonable over Brexit, says former Irish premier
The position of the UK Parliament over Brexit has been criticised by a former Irish premier as “unreasonable”.
Rise to Brexit challenge now, says farm policy expert
Farmers and crofters should stop worrying about Brexit and focus instead on making their businesses more productive and profitable.
Ewing demands no-deal payout for Scots farmers
Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has called on the UK Government to give Scottish farmers and crofters compensation in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Committee’s crofting fact-finding visit
Crofting must be recognised in future agricultural policy, claims Scottish Affairs Committee chairman Pete Wishart MP.
Parties in Northern Ireland and Republic say border not up for debate
Political parties from Northern Ireland and the Republic were in agreement that the backstop is a vital part of any Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.
Irish PM: Anyone hoping EU solidarity will falter is in for a nasty surprise
Irish Premier Leo Varadkar has said anyone hoping that EU solidarity with Ireland will falter on the Brexit border backstop is “in for a nasty surprise”.
Brexit: the past seven days
As the countdown continues to the scheduled date of Brexit on March 29, here is what has been happening over the past week.
Dozen or more ministers could resign to stop no-deal Brexit, claims Grieve
A dozen or more Government ministers could quit by the end of the month if Theresa May refuses to extend the Brexit negotiating period beyond March 29, a leading Tory opponent of EU withdrawal has said.
Migration minister Ben Macpherson’s concern over Brexit’s impact on Aberdeen charity
Migration minister Ben Macpherson yesterday said Brexit was making it more difficult for an Aberdeen-based charity to recruit volunteers to support adults with additional needs.
Fish processors will not need extra permits to export in event of no-deal Brexit
North-east fish processors will not need extra permits to send fish to the EU in the event of a no-deal Brexit, MPs have been told.
Theresa May suffers humiliating Commons defeat over Brexit strategy
Theresa May suffered another humiliating defeat in the Commons last night as MPs voted against her Brexit plan.
Brexit limbo as MPs reject Theresa May’s negotiating strategy
Theresa May's latest Brexit defeat in the Commons has no legal force, but it will reverse the modest achievement she achieved two weeks ago when she secured a majority for a negotiating position with the EU.
Brexit worse than foot-and-mouth disease
A no-deal Brexit could result in market shutdowns similar to those experienced in the 2001 foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.
EU concerned for protection of fisheries in wake of no deal Brexit
EU officials have moved to protect the interests of fishers across Europe in the event of the UK crashing out without a Brexit deal.
Tories at war over Brexit after another Commons defeat for PM
Angry Tory loyalists have turned on the party’s Brexiteers after Theresa May’s plans for leaving the EU suffered another humiliating Commons defeat.
David Bailey: Donald Trump asked me how I got such ‘classy’ women
Renowned photographer David Bailey has claimed Donald Trump once approached him for advice, asking “how do you get such classy birds?”.
EU in ‘no mood’ to sacrifice Ireland’s interests to reach Brexit deal
The European Union is in no mood to sacrifice Ireland’s interests to get a Brexit deal, Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister has claimed.
Theresa May suffers new Commons Brexit humiliation
Theresa May has suffered another humiliating Commons defeat after MPs again voted down her latest Brexit plans.
Labour bid to stop Theresa May ‘running down the clock’ on Brexit fails
Labour has failed in an attempt to stop Theresa May “running down the clock” to a no-deal Brexit, after MPs voted down the party’s demand for the Prime Minister to bring her Withdrawal Agreement back to the Commons by February 27.
Prospect of rebellion over EU withdrawal plans recedes
The prospect of defeat for Theresa May in the latest round of Brexit votes appeared to be receding, as leading Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg said it was “highly unlikely” that Eurosceptic Tories would rebel.
Dutch minister enlists blue monster to prepare firms for Brexit
The Dutch government has enlisted a new ally in its campaign to prepare businesses for Britain’s departure from the European Union — a hairy, blue Brexit monster.
Irish Government not complacent over no-deal Brexit, says Varadkar
Ireland’s premier has denied being “complacent” over the UK crashing out of the European Union.
Holidaymakers left furious after airline cancels flights ‘due to Brexit impasse’
British holidaymakers have responded angrily after a Romanian airline cancelled flights from Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport, reportedly due to uncertainty over Brexit.
Brexit live: Theresa May suffers fresh Commons Brexit humiliation
Theresa May has suffered another humiliating Commons defeat after MPs again voted down her latest Brexit plans.
Brexit has cost British economy £80bn – Bank of England
Brexit has cost the British economy at least £80 billion since the referendum and the shock of a no-deal divorce could see interest rates slashed, according to a Bank of England policymaker.
What are the Brexit options in the Valentine’s Day votes?
MPs have the opportunity to express their views on Brexit in a series of Valentine’s Day votes in the House of Commons.