Brexit boris johnson

We shall come back to that. First we must consider the big news of the moment, Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s summer statement – a mini-budget whose scope necessitates a redefinition of mini-budgets. It was breathtakingly huge, but necessary. Inevitably, there were gaps, where an effort to rescue jobs and compensate for the damage caused by a government-imposed depression helped many victims but neglected some. But, on balance, a rightwing chancellor and a Treasury whose traditional raison d’être is to keep an eye on spending levels have together risen to the occasion, with a little help from our “build, build, build … spend, spend, spend … end austerity” prime minister. … [Read more...] about Johnson must be mad if he thinks Britain can afford a no-deal Brexit

Among his words of disappointment at the lack of progress, plus accusations that the UK is constantly "backtracking" on commitments, you'll find clear indications of wiggle-room in Brussels: a possible softening of EU demands on state aid rules and fishing quotas and an admission from Mr Barnier, that, if a deal were close this autumn, there would almost certainly be a "dense" period of last-minute negotiations. … [Read more...] about Brexit: Trade deal still possible with EU, says UK minister

The SNP's deputy leader in Westminster Kirsty Blackman said the suspected case demonstrates "just how ridiculous and irresponsible the Tory Government's decision to end virtual participation in Parliament was". … [Read more...] about Business Secretary Alok Sharma tests negative for coronavirus after fury that he made Commons speech while visibly ill