Brexit

Christophe Hansen, negotiator of the post-Brexit agreement in the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade, said: 'Under these extraordinary circumstances, I cannot see how the UK government would choose to expose itself to the double whammy of the coronavirus and the exit from the EU Single Market, which will inevitably add to the disruption, deal or no deal.  … [Read more...] about Largest group of MEPs in EU demands the UK agree to extend the Brexit transition period as they claim it is the ‘only responsible thing to do’ because of coronavirus disruption

He said Tesco and its suppliers were being proactive in storing up non-perishable goods to prevent any hitches in supply during the Brexit process but there was no sign of stockpiling by shoppers “at any scale whatsoever”. … [Read more...] about Tesco says shoppers are feeling ‘Brexit fatigue’ but not stockpiling

I should probably mention the food. It’s so easy to get distracted by all of this jolly, precisely orchestrated chaos. Yer actual dinner in places like Gloria is usually where things tend to fall apart. But, confoundingly, everything we had was really good, if not downright delicious. A fresh Puglian burrata cremosa appeared on a vivid green puddle of extra-virgin olive oil, and that deep-fried carciofo came with cacio e pepe sauce for dipping. Artichoke can be a vast disappointment, a triumph of effort over return, but Gloria’s is the best being served in London right now. … [Read more...] about Gloria, London EC2: ‘Kicks Brexit gloom up the arse’ – restaurant review

The shadow business secretary told Sky's Sophy Ridge on Sunday: 'I think it's trying to deal with these strange times and have an announcement on the leadership contest that our members and the public can view from their homes really. … [Read more...] about Labour leadership favourite Keir Starmer ‘plans scorched earth removal of hard-Left if he takes over from Jeremy Corbyn this week’

Philip Hammond told the cabinet that Schengen visas, which allow free travel across Europe, should be valid in the UK – causing Cameron to “half-jokingly” warn that he would fire anyone who leaked the comment to the press. Home Office officials said immigration had “never really been a priority” for the department, which was more interested in crime, disorder and terrorism. Osborne said a tax cut for savers was for the “rich, lazy and stupid”. The cabinet discussed a scheme in which Romanian and Bulgarian fruit pickers would be replaced by pensioners paid under the minimum wage because they would be slow. The revelations about Gove came from a dinner between Clegg and Cameron in 2013, when relations between the Lib Dems and the then-education secretary were at an all-time low. … [Read more...] about David Laws: David Cameron ‘petrified’ of Boris Johnson leadership bid