Farage claims UK democracy under threat if Brexit not delivered
Theresa May has been warned that Brexiteer anger will “explode” if she strikes a Brexit pact with Jeremy Corbyn to keep the UK closely tied to the European Union.
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Hammond ridiculed Brexiteers in Tory leadership race, according to reports
Chancellor Philip Hammond has mocked prominent Tory Brexiteers for engaging in a “suicide pact” during failed bids to beat Theresa May to the Tory leadership, it has been reported.
Cross-party talks on Brexit continue as MPs take their Easter break
Cross-party negotiations to try to break the Brexit deadlock were continuing in Whitehall on Friday, as Parliament began its delayed Easter holiday.
Michael Gove outlines no-deal Brexit preparations for sheep farming
Environment secretary Michael Gove has revealed the government will "intervene to safeguard the income of sheep farmers" in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Theresa May expected to meet Jeremy Corbyn in effort to break Brexit ‘logjam’
Theresa May is expected to meet Jeremy Corbyn for talks in an attempt to “break the logjam” over Brexit, prompting fury among Eurosceptic Tories.
Who are the likely runners and riders to replace the Prime Minister?
Theresa May’s announcement to Conservative MPs that she is prepared to step down for the second phase of Brexit talks should her EU withdrawal deal pass has sparked speculation about who might replace her.
No-deal Irish border tariff plan could face legal challenge, Gove says
Government plans for tariff-free movement of goods across the Irish border into Northern Ireland after a no-deal Brexit could be legally challenged, the Environment Secretary has said.
Cabinet coup to oust Theresa May ahead of Brexit deadline dismissed
Two Cabinet ministers who are said to be in line to take over from Theresa May have dismissed reports of a Cabinet coup to oust her.
Analysis: Parliament is ‘divorced from reality’
Another roller-coaster day in Westminster and what was achieved?
Theresa May takes hunt for Brexit breakthrough down to the wire
Theresa May was working down to the wire to find a Brexit breakthrough before Tuesday’s crucial vote by MPs on her Withdrawal Agreement, with speculation mounting of last-minute talks with Jean-Claude Juncker.
Brexit talks with Brussels ‘deadlocked’ as Commons showdown looms
Brussels’ patience with Theresa May appears to be wearing thin ahead of Tuesday’s Commons showdown on Brexit.
May fights to save her Brexit plan amid warnings of another crushing defeat
Theresa May is battling to save her Brexit strategy as negotiations with the European Union remain “deadlocked”, amid warnings that the Prime Minister is heading for another crushing defeat in Tuesday’s crunch Commons vote.
Gove pledges to cut use of single-use plastic – while using disposable cup
Michael Gove drank from a disposable cup in an appearance before MPs while pledging to cut his use of single-use plastics for Lent.
Michael Gove accused of ‘classic hypocrisy’ over plastic cup use
Michael Gove has been accused of “classic hypocrisy” after he drank from a plastic cup while pledging to cut his use of single-use plastics for Lent.
Batters fearing ‘catastrophic’ no-deal Brexit
A no-deal Brexit is the “stuff of nightmares” for British farmers, industry leaders have warned.
Gove talks tripe amid concerns over ‘unconventional’ food being thrown away
Michael Gove was heard talking tripe in the Commons as he encouraged people to indulge in “unconventional” food.
UK Government accused of ‘feckless and reckless’ approach to Brexit
Michael Gove has faced claims the UK Government is guilty of a “feckless and reckless” approach to Brexit and that a no-deal scenario risks “irreparable” harm to the farming industry.
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.
‘Natasha’s law’ on food labels is about saving lives, says allergy girl’s father
New Government proposals to toughen food labelling laws to protect allergy sufferers are about saving lives, the father of teenager Natasha Ednan-Laperouse has said.
‘Real gains’ from Brexit at risk if no deal reached
Leaving the European Union without a deal would put at risk “real gains” from Brexit such as boosting productivity in farming and protecting the environment, Michael Gove has said.
Growers face loss of metaldehyde by 2020
A pesticide used in slug pellets is to be banned because of the danger it poses to other wildlife, the Government has announced.
Rules shake-up may see drones on UK’s farms
Drones to monitor wildlife schemes and local advisers to help farmers with issues like welfare should be part of future farm regulation, a review suggests.
Michael Gove and Ed Balls filmed dancing Gangnam Style at Christmas party
Cabinet minister Michael Gove has been filmed throwing off the shackles of the government crisis and dancing Gangnam Style with former Labour minister Ed Balls.
David Mundell pledges ‘watertight commitment’ to get best Brexit fishing deal
The responsibility to fight for better fishing rights for the UK after Brexit will be “enshrined in law” under new proposals tabled by the Scottish Secretary.
Reintroduction of lynx to UK vetoed by Defra
Farm leaders have hailed the UK Government’s decision to reject plans to reintroduce lynx into the Kielder Forest in Northumberland.
PM’s fishing ‘red lines’ defended, insists Gove
The UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove has predicted a “whopper” post-Brexit boost to the nation’s fishing industry, as he vowed never to forget the “last-minute sell-out” of coastal communities in the original common market negotiations.
Michael Gove reveals which Game of Thrones character he would be
Michael Gove has left Twitter users incredulous after sharing results from an online quiz about TV show Game Of Thrones on his official Twitter account.
May under pressure amid resignations and emerging plot
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has insisted he will not be “bounced into resigning” by “carpetbagger” Cabinet colleagues after a string of ministers quit in protest at Theresa May’s deal.
Growing row over future of Scottish agriculture post-Brexit
UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove has suggested “forces” in the Holyrood government are playing politics with plans to support farmers post-Brexit.
UK government claims new Fisheries Bill could deliver additional £540 million a year and 5,000 jobs to the industry
Environment Secretary Michael Gove will today launch a new Fisheries Bill, described as a “major milestone” in delivering the UK Government’s pledge to take back control of British waters after Brexit.
Concerns raised about vet capacity in absence of Brexit deal
A no-deal Brexit could increase the demand for export health certificates by an estimated 150-300%, Michael Gove has said.