Tag: Brexit

Friday, October 2nd 2020 - 09:00 UTC
Wales demanding UK government replace the promised EU after Brexit funds

“Negligible” progress has been made by the UK government to replace EU funds in Wales after Brexit, according to a committee of cross-party MPs. Former Welsh Secretary and senior Conservative MP Stephen Crabb said the situation was “simply unacceptable.”
Wednesday, September 30th 2020 - 08:20 UTC
EU and Britain on collision course following approval of UK bill on internal market after Brexit

British lawmakers on Tuesday adopted a bill to regulate the UK's internal market after Brexit, defying a looming EU ultimatum as the two sides entered a final week of tense talks. Despite deep disquiet even from some members of the ruling Conservatives, the House of Commons passed the bill by 340 votes to 256.
Tuesday, September 29th 2020 - 08:55 UTC
Gibraltar warns of potential perfect storm with Brexit and COVID-19

Gibraltar Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Joseph Garcia has said that the combination of leaving the European Union and the COVID-19 pandemic has the potential makings of a perfect storm, the consequences of which will be felt for years to come.
Tuesday, September 29th 2020 - 08:30 UTC
Britain is part of “an arc of instability” that surrounds the EU, claims EC president Charles Michel

Brexit Britain is part of an “arc of instability” that has emerged around the European Union, the bloc's chairman said on Monday, ranking London's decision to leave the EU along with threats from Turkey, Russia, Libya and Syria.
Friday, September 25th 2020 - 08:25 UTC
EU determined to resume post Brexit negotiations leaving aside “Johnson's bad feelings”

European Union negotiators have agreed not to allow their opposition to Boris Johnson's plan to break international law distract them from trying to secure a deal over the bloc's relationship with the UK after Brexit.
Wednesday, September 23rd 2020 - 07:50 UTC
“Dear friends in London, please stop playing games”, Germany appeals

Germany’s Europe Minister Michael Roth urged Britain on Tuesday to drop plans for a bill that would break the country’s obligations to the European Union under its withdrawal treaty as time was running out to clinch an EU-Britain trade deal.
Saturday, September 19th 2020 - 08:00 UTC
Breaking International Law: Amal Clooney quits as Britain's special envoy on media freedom

Another prominent figure has quit working for, or with, the British Government over their decision to break international law over the Brexit deal to leave the EU. On Wednesday the Government’s top law officer for Scotland resigned amid reports he was unhappy about plans to override the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.
Friday, September 18th 2020 - 08:56 UTC
Biden warns UK must honor Northern Ireland Good Friday 1998 peace agreement

US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden warned the United Kingdom that it must honour Northern Ireland’s 1998 peace agreement as it withdraws from the European Union or there would be no separate U.S. trade deal.
Wednesday, September 16th 2020 - 07:00 UTC
Islands' Bits and Bobs

As a result of Covid-19 impacts and restrictions the Falkland Islands' Department of Agriculture has redirected surplus funds towards a salary for a third Agricultural Advisor. Director of Natural Resources Andrea Clausen told the Agricultural Advisory Committee that the move had been made in light of the high workload on the current Advisors, particularly with the need to support the investigation of Responsible Wool Handling and of businesses managing a future of lower wool and red meat prices due to uncertainties in the world market, the impact of Covid-19 and Brexit.
Tuesday, September 15th 2020 - 09:02 UTC
Picardo reiterates ‘not an inch’ of Gibraltar will be given away during Brexit negotiations

The Government of Gibraltar warns over media speculation arising from reports in the Spanish press, as Gibraltar enters the final stages of Brexit negotiations before the December deadline.