Tag: Brexit

Monday, July 17th 2017 - 04:29 UTC
Britain is in for a rough ride, unless cabinet ministers stop squabbling

Britain is in for “a rough ride” unless cabinet ministers stop squabbling over Brexit, the former head of the civil service has warned. Writing in the Observer, Lord O’Donnell called for cabinet ministers to unite in backing a lengthy transition deal and “start being honest about the complexity of the challenge”. “There is no chance all the details will be hammered out in 20 months,” he warned.
Monday, July 17th 2017 - 04:12 UTC
France seeking to disrupt and degrade UK's financial sector, claims City of London

France is actively seeking to exploit Brexit to disrupt and degrade Britain’s lucrative financial sector, a senior City representative has warned. Former foreign office minister Jeremy Browne, who acts as the City of London’s envoy on Brexit, said the French see the British as “adversaries” in the forthcoming withdrawal negotiations.
Saturday, July 15th 2017 - 07:42 UTC
Blair argues Brussels leaders willing to compromise to avoid UK leaving Europe

Tony Blair believes European leaders would be willing to tighten up the free movement of people as a way to avoid Britain leaving the EU. The UK former prime minister suggested the “will of the people” may be changing as the difficulties of Brexit negotiations become apparent and called for a “proper debate” over the different options, including remaining in a reformed EU.
Friday, July 14th 2017 - 06:35 UTC
Minister for exiting EU holds talks with Overseas Territories representatives

UK Minister for Exiting the EU Robin Walker and Foreign Office minister Lord Ahmad met on Wednesday with Overseas Territory leaders and representatives (including the Falkland Islands) to discuss Brexit issues.
Wednesday, July 12th 2017 - 21:26 UTC
Brexit divorce bill: “I’m not hearing any whistling, just the clock ticking” says EU chief negotiator

European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator has slapped down Boris Johnson over his claim that Brussels could “go whistle” if it expected large sums from Britain as part of the withdrawal agreement.
Wednesday, July 12th 2017 - 05:51 UTC
Exit Brexit secretary laughs at Johnson's comments; Corbyn calls them silly arrogant remarks

UK is already challenging Brussels over its Brexit divorce bill plans, David Davis has said as he laughed off concerns about Boris Johnson’s controversial suggestion the EU could “go whistle” if it makes “extortionate” demands.
Wednesday, July 12th 2017 - 05:32 UTC
EU can “go whistle”, says Boris Johnson of Brexit divorce bill

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has told MPs the European Union can “go whistle” for any “extortionate” final payment from the UK on Brexit. He added the government had “no plan” for what to do in the event of no deal being agreed with the EU.
Tuesday, July 11th 2017 - 05:39 UTC
“Remain” cross party group in Parliament pledges to fight “hard Brexit”

A cross-party group to co-ordinate the UK parliamentary fight against a “hard Brexit” has been set up under the leadership of Tory former minister Ana Soubry and senior Labour MP Chuka Umunna.
Monday, July 10th 2017 - 15:01 UTC
EU main negotiator warns of “negative consequences” if no Brexit deal is reached

It will not be possible for Britain to enjoy all the benefits of the single market or frictionless trade with its former EU partners after Brexit, the European Commission’s chief negotiator has warned. Michel Barnier told an EU committee in Brussels that there will be “negative” consequences to Brexit, which result from the UK’s decision to vote Leave in last year’s referendum and not from any attempt by the EU to “punish” the UK.
Monday, July 10th 2017 - 09:22 UTC
Future Lib-Dem leader beginning to think Brexit may never happen

Sir Vince Cable the likely next Lib Dem leader has said he is beginning to think Brexit may never happen, since “enormous” divisions in the Labour and the Tory parties and a “deteriorating” economy would make people think again.