“As we have done from the beginning in public and in private, I will reinforce our simple, reasonable request for a free trade agreement based on those the EU has signed before with like-minded partners.” … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson blasts EU claims he was planning to tear up Withdrawal Agreement
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Boris Johnson is threatening his own MPs, but I’ll be voting to stop no-deal Brexit
The facts, as I see them, are simple. First, leaving the EU without a deal would be a historic mistake and a catastrophe for our country and everyone living in it. Our national dashboard is already flashing red: sterling is in freefall, Britain’s economy is on the brink of recession, and sober government assessments show that no deal would cause disruption to our food and water supply, and our transport system, and access to vital medicines. Given what we know, it would be utterly reckless and irresponsible to proceed on this path. … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson is threatening his own MPs, but I’ll be voting to stop no-deal Brexit
It’s two metres apart over here, mon ami! Boris Johnson dodges a very enthusiastic welcome from Emmanuel Macron as the French President heads to Downing Street after handing Prince Charles the Legion d’Honneur for London
The Legion of Honor is the highest French decoration and one of the most famous in the world. For two centuries, it has been presented on behalf of the Head of State to reward the most deserving citizens in all fields of activity.As an honour, the Legion of Honour does not include any actual material or financial benefit. However, it is an invaluable source of pride for the recipients and their families and an example of civic service made public.Any French citizen with no criminal record, who has demonstrated outstanding merits in the service of the nation, in a military or a civilian capacity is eligible. Twenty years of activity at least are required to qualify for the Legion of Honor.The Legion of Honor has 92,000 members. Every year, a maximum of 2,800 people can be inducted, in a military capacity or as civilians.Some 320 foreigners can be awarded this honour every year but, unlike French nationals, they are not members of the Legion of Honor.The Legion of Honor cannot be applied … [Read more...] about It’s two metres apart over here, mon ami! Boris Johnson dodges a very enthusiastic welcome from Emmanuel Macron as the French President heads to Downing Street after handing Prince Charles the Legion d’Honneur for London
Boris Johnson ‘could drop plans to tear up parts of Brexit deal if EU limits Irish Sea checks’ – as PM accuses Brussels of trying to break up UK’s ‘territorial integrity’
The legislation, which the Government is hoping to crash through the House of Commons in the next two weeks, will enable the UK to unilaterally make decisions about key issues, like customs arrangements between mainland Britain and Northern Ireland, contained within the Withdrawal Agreement. … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson ‘could drop plans to tear up parts of Brexit deal if EU limits Irish Sea checks’ – as PM accuses Brussels of trying to break up UK’s ‘territorial integrity’
Whitehall legal boss quits over threats to row back on Brexit Withdrawal Agreement
A: UK trawlermen say they have suffered for years under the bloc’s Common Fisheries Policy. No10 wants to change how quotas are divvied up, doubling the spoils for our fishermen. But EU bosses say the result will wipe out a third of the EU’s fleet. … [Read more...] about Whitehall legal boss quits over threats to row back on Brexit Withdrawal Agreement
