Brexit impact on cost of food and essentials ‘top concern for Scots’
More than eight in 10 Scots are worried about the UK leaving the EU in the next 12 months, analysis suggests.
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Tom Watson says Labour cannot ‘sit on the fence’ as he urges second Brexit vote
Labour must back a second Brexit referendum in order to respond to the electoral challenge posed by Nigel Farage, the party’s deputy leader Tom Watson said.
Tory grassroots revolt over May’s handling of Brexit
Tory councillors are revolting against Theresa May over her handling of Brexit, with 40% prepared to vote for Nigel Farage’s rival party at the European elections.
Annunziata Rees-Mogg hits out at ‘broken’ political system
The sister of prominent Tory Eurosceptic Jacob Rees-Mogg said she is standing as a candidate for the Brexit Party because of the “broken” political system.
Action plan developed to keep EU workers at Aberdeen City Council
An urgent new action plan has been developed in an effort to keep Aberdeen City Council’s “dedicated” European workforce amid mounting Brexit uncertainty.
Any type of Brexit is going to have ‘negative consequences’ – Juncker
Any kind of Brexit will have “negative consequences” which will be worse for Britain than the EU and be entirely the UK’s responsibility, European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker said.
Highlands MP raises concern over ‘flawed’ Brexit visa scheme for EU nationals
Fears have been raised over the ability of the Home Office to process Brexit visa applications from EU nationals.
Ex-Gordon council boss leads charge for Lib Dems at EU elections
A former Gordon District Council boss is leading the charge for the Liberal Democrats in Scotland at the forthcoming European parliamentary elections.
Nationalists in Northern Ireland will not be discriminated against – Varadkar
Irish citizens in Northern Ireland will continue to be European in all circumstances, Irish premier Leo Varadkar has said.
Batten says Ukip is ‘authentic party of Brexit’ ahead of Euro elections
Ukip leader Gerard Batten insisted his party is the “true” voice of Leave voters as he sought to counter the threat posed by Nigel Farage.
Brexit ‘an aberration’ in bid to strengthen peace process – Pelosi
Brexit should be just an “aberration” in the bid to strengthen Northern Ireland’s peace process, US congresswoman Nancy Pelosi has said.
Defra on ‘red alert’ for Brexit as thousands of staff redeployed
Thousands of staff at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have been redeployed to handle Brexit, it has been revealed.
Aberdeen Tory fears voter apathy in forthcoming EU elections
A Tory hoping to represent Scotland at the European Parliament has said "normal people" do not support a second EU referendum.
Nicola Sturgeon demands action on `xenophobia’ in politics
Nicola Sturgeon demanded action against “xenophobia” in politics as she said Scotland rejected Theresa May’s “despicable” hostile environment.
Scottish economy weakened under cloud of Brexit uncertainty, report warns
The prospect of a no-deal Brexit has taken its toll on the confidence of Scottish businesses, a report has warned.
Irish premier hails centuries old friendship between Ireland and the US
Leo Varadkar has hailed the country’s continuing relationship with “our friend” the US.
Scotland rejects hostile environment created by Theresa May: Sturgeon
Scotland wants no part of Theresa May’s “despicable” hostile environment, Nicola Sturgeon has said, as she urged action against “xenophobia” in politics.
Pelosi says Brexit must not result in return of a hard border
US House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi has said that Brexit must not result in the return of a hard border.
Naomi Long: Hold another referendum on Brexit
A party leader in Northern Ireland has called for another Brexit referendum ahead of an expected run for the European Parliament.
Jet2 owner expects higher profits but warns of summer Brexit uncertainty
Jet2 owner Dart Group has said its profits for last year will be higher than expected, but warned of Brexit clouds during the current year.
Former deputy first minister worries about second independence referendum ‘everyday’
Brexit has "soured relationships" between Westminster and Holyrood, former Deputy First Minister Jim Wallace has said.
No-deal Brexit could spark recession lasting to 2020, economists warn
Economists have predicted the impact of a no-deal Brexit could cause a “significant contraction” in the Scottish economy.
Arts Council England boss: Culture now essential part of British economy
The UK arts industry is now “an essential part of the British economy”, a culture boss has said.
Damaging impact of Brexit cannot be fully mitigated, warns Sturgeon
Nobody should pretend that the damage of Brexit can be fully mitigated, according to Nicola Sturgeon.
Ireland may cover costs of European health cards for NI citizens after Brexit
The Irish Government may cover the cost of European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) for people in Northern Ireland after Brexit.
PM should get on with leaving EU, Arlene Foster says
The DUP has urged the Prime Minister to get on with leaving the EU.
Nigel Farage ‘not the answer to anyone’s problem’, says Jeremy Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn claimed Nigel Farage is not “serious” about the UK’s relationship with the rest of the world as the pair traded blows ahead of the European election battle.
Inflation predicted to have risen in March amid higher fuel prices
Inflation is expected to have edged up in March, as drivers face higher costs at the pumps.
Breakaway pro-EU MPs formally set up new party to fight Euro elections
The Independent Group formed by breakaway ex-Labour and Tory MPs has become a fully fledged political party and will fight the European elections.
Amber Rudd keeping the door ‘slightly ajar’ to possible leadership bid
Amber Rudd said she is “keeping the door slightly ajar” to a possible run to be prime minister as she played down suggestions she would team up with Boris Johnson on a joint ticket to replace Theresa May.
Donald Tusk ‘still dreams’ of Brexit being reversed
European Council president Donald Tusk said he still believed that Brexit could be reversed after the UK’s departure from the EU was delayed until October 31.
Scotland should be a ‘driving force within the EU’ – Sturgeon
Scotland should be a “thriving and driving force within the EU”, Nicola Sturgeon has said.