'The answer is quite simple: if they just say they would never vote for this appalling new EU treaty again, they want us to have a clean break from the European Union, a relationship based on trade and not on politics, then of course we are happy to talk to Conservative or indeed Labour MPs.' … [Read more...] about ‘I’m just off to see the Queen… it’s always a tough interview!’: Boris Johnson records video message on his way to Palace – to tell her ‘dithering’ Jeremy Corbyn and ‘paralysed Parliament’ means Britain needs election to get Brexit done
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Theresa May gives Tories the ‘best election hope’ and party would be harmed if Boris Johnson or Jacob Rees-Mogg were in charge, poll finds
Brexiter Jacob Rees-Mogg (pictured last September) had previously scored near the top of the board. But, asked by ICM if the Conservatives would have a better chance of winning the next election under Mr Rees-Mogg - the verdict was that he would be seen as a vote loser, with a net score of -19 … [Read more...] about Theresa May gives Tories the ‘best election hope’ and party would be harmed if Boris Johnson or Jacob Rees-Mogg were in charge, poll finds
Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal appears doomed as deadline looms
With an extension of the UK’s EU membership now looking inevitable, other diplomatic sources suggested an unlikely outlier for an end date could even precede a possible general election so as to force the Commons into accepting a deal. “But politicians like to keep things off their plates for as long as possible and so pushing it longer seems more realistic,” a senior EU diplomat said. … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal appears doomed as deadline looms
Boris Johnson woos African leaders to boost post-Brexit trade saying he will put ‘people before passports’ by overhauling the UK immigration system to make sure it is ‘fairer and more equal’ to all
'There's no point in the UK reducing the amount of coal we burn if we then trundle over to Africa and line our pockets by encouraging African states to use more of it,' he said. … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson woos African leaders to boost post-Brexit trade saying he will put ‘people before passports’ by overhauling the UK immigration system to make sure it is ‘fairer and more equal’ to all
Michel Barnier calls on Boris Johnson to rein in No 10 aides
“In this moment, where we are now, we will remain calm, we will remain constructive and we will be respectful of the UK and those who lead it,” Barnier said. “That is our approach and we hope that with this attitude on both sides we will be able to come to an agreement that works for everyone.” … [Read more...] about Michel Barnier calls on Boris Johnson to rein in No 10 aides
