Boris Johnson fails to deliver on ‘do or die’ October 31 Brexit pledge
Brexit will be delayed until the end of January next year unless Parliament can ratify Boris Johnson's deal before Christmas.
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Online platform will help businesses prepare for Brexit
The Scottish Chambers of Commerce has launched an online platform to help businesses prepare for Britain leaving the European Union.
Tony Robinson says he has no plans to join Lib Dems after Labour exit
Sir Tony Robinson has said he has no plans to join the Liberal Democrats after quitting the Labour Party earlier this year.
European Union delay decision on Brexit extension as SNP hint support for early election
Boris Johnson told Jeremy Corbyn to "man up" and back his plans for a pre-Christmas general election last night, as the SNP signalled they would now support the move.
Will the UK still be leaving the EU on October 31? Everything you need to know
What happened in the House of Commons last night? Boris Johnson put his renegotiated Brexit deal before MPs in the form of a piece of legislation called the Withdrawal Agreement Bill (WAB).
Nicola Sturgeon urges European Union to give long Brexit delay to allow for second referendum
Nicola Sturgeon has written to the European Union to request a lengthy Brexit delay so a second referendum on the UK's membership can be held.
Everything you need to know about Boris Johnson’s Brexit plan in parliament today
Boris Johnson will bring his Brexit plan before MPs today in the form of a piece of legislation called the Withdrawal Agreement Bill, or WAB as it is known in Westminster.
Johnson bids to force through Brexit Bill in three days
Boris Johnson is urging MPs to back his Brexit deal as he launches a final bid to force through legislation in time for the UK to leave the EU with an agreement on October 31.
Nicola Sturgeon warns MPs not to support Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal ahead of crunch Commons vote
Nicola Sturgeon warned Labour MPs not to become the "handmaidens of Boris Johnson's Brexit" ahead of today's crunch vote on the prime minister's deal.
Everything you need to know about Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal in parliament today
Boris Johnson's Brexit deal will arrive in the House of Commons this morning for what has been dubbed "Super Saturday".
Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal given thumbs up by north-east Tories, farmers and fishermen
Boris Johnson's revised Brexit deal has been given the thumbs up by north-east Tories, farmers and fishermen.
Boris Johnson faces frantic 24-hour dash to drum up support for his ‘great new deal’
Boris Johnson faces a frantic Friday as he tries to persuade MPs to back his "great new Brexit deal" in an extraordinary sitting of Parliament tomorrow.
Papers point to parliament and say ‘take Brexit deal’
The Prime Minister takes centre stage in Friday’s papers after an agreement on Brexit was sealed in Brussels, with pictures of a smiling Boris Johnson featuring heavily on the fronts.
David Cameron gives his backing to Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal
David Cameron has said that he would back Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal if he were still an MP, during a talk which was repeatedly interrupted by protesters criticising his decision to call the 2016 referendum.
Hurdles Boris Johnson must jump to pass his Brexit deal
Boris Johnson has done what many of his critics suspected he was not even attempting to do – he has negotiated a Brexit deal with the European Union.
Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal hangs in the balance ahead of crucial EU summit
Boris Johnson's Brexit deal hangs in the balance as negotiations continue today ahead of a crucial EU summit.
Brexit talks on brink of collapse as Boris Johnson accused of playing ‘stupid blame game’ by EU
Brexit negotiations are on the brink of collapse after Downing Street claimed the EU had made a deal "impossible" and Brussels accused Boris Johnson of engaging in a "stupid blame game".
John Bercow decries ‘downmarket attacks on Parliament’ as ‘low grade and vulgar’
Speaker John Bercow has dismissed what he called “downmarket attacks on Parliament” along with claims of bias from hardline Brexiteer MPs.
Brexit: Will the UK crash out of the EU without a deal on October 31?
The Prime Minister, who has said a no-deal Brexit would represent a failure on all sides, is determined to leave the European Union on October 31 “do or die” – but whether the UK will be leaving with a deal is far from certain.
Sturgeon backs possibility of Corbyn as caretaker PM to ensure Brexit delay
Nicola Sturgeon has backed the idea of Jeremy Corbyn becoming a caretaker prime minister, in a bid to secure an extension to the Brexit deadline.
Scottish Government requests £52m to prepare for no-deal Brexit
The Scottish Government has requested £52 million from a contingency fund to prepare for a no-deal Brexit.
EU insists on ‘fully workable’ solution to Irish border in Brexit deal
The European Union insisted that a “fully workable and legally operational” solution to the Irish border issue must be included in any Brexit deal, after suggestions from the UK that the details could be worked out after October 31.
Ireland warns of ‘wide gap’ between EU and Johnson’s position on Brexit
Ireland has played down the prospect of a Brexit breakthrough, pointing to a “wide gap” between Boris Johnson’s position and that of the European Union.
Brexit Secretary to meet EU negotiator after Juncker says ‘we can have a deal’
Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay will meet with the EU’s chief negotiator in Brussels after Jean-Claude Juncker insisted “we can have a deal” before the Halloween deadline.
We can have a Brexit deal, Jean-Claude Juncker insists
Jean-Claude Juncker has insisted that “we can have a deal” on Brexit before the Halloween deadline.
UK rejects ‘artificial’ deadline to submit proposals for Brexit
The Prime Minister will not be bound by an “artificial deadline” to produce formal written proposals to resolve the Brexit deadlock, the Government has said.
UK urges EU to be flexible in Brexit talks as PM given new deadline
The UK has told Brussels to be flexible and willing to compromise in Brexit talks as Boris Johnson came under further pressure to produce his plan for a deal.
Former PM Major backs legal challenge over suspension of Parliament
Boris Johnson has warned of “lasting damage” if Brexit is delayed as former prime minister Sir John Major said he would fight the current premier in court.
Former PM Major wants court battle with Johnson over Brexit
Boris Johnson has warned of “lasting damage” if Brexit is delayed, as former prime minister Sir John Major said he would fight the current PM in court.
Ex-PM Major to take Johnson to court over suspension of Parliament
Former prime minister Sir John Major intends to fight Boris Johnson in the courts over his plan to suspend Parliament.
Commons Brexit showdown looms for Johnson following prorogation row
Opponents of Boris Johnson’s Brexit strategy appear increasingly confident of finding a way to block a no-deal withdrawal from the European Union on October 31.
UK seeks to step up EU talks as judge rules on Parliament suspension challenge
The Prime Minister has said he wants to intensify Brexit negotiations with Brussels as a judge prepares to rule on a legal challenge aimed at stopping him suspending Parliament.