Prof Prem Sikka: The Tory government has used the cover of Brexit for its never-ending class wars
‘Promises can enrol people but many can’t easily be delivered.’
European Union
Expect the new German coalition to push the EU to be tough on law breakers and Brexit
‘Any chance of a softer approach to the Frost/Johnson’s post Brexit game playing and sabre rattling were dashed by the deal which stresses a commitment “to a common European policy’
Starmer slammed for ‘ditching freedom of movement pledge’
“Labour conference voted for Freedom of Movement & it is there that Labour policy has always been decided & adhered to until a policy is overturned by mechanisms built within labour since it’s inception as Labour.”
Tory threats to EU over Article 16 of Northern Ireland protocol could badly backfire
‘Johnson and Frost are playing a dangerous game. EU watchers are predicting far from sitting back and taking it on the chin the EU may launch immediate action against the UK’
How the upcoming Elections Bill will cause chaos with EU citizens’ voting rights
‘As it stands, the Elections Bill will disenfranchise countless citizens who do not qualify for the EU Settlement Scheme’.
Holyrood candidates pledge to resist Tories’ post-Brexit border regime
Campaigners fear the ‘hostile environment’ will soon be extended to thousands of EU nationals.
A good EU-UK trade deal now looks impossible
The clock is ticking. With a few months to go, Boris Johnson’s trade deal with the EU is as far away as ever.
Former Labour MEPs Tell Government: Seal the EU Deal
In an open letter, four former leaders of the European Parliamentary Labour Party and 15 former Labour MEPs are holding the government to account for its Brexit promises
Frost warms up No Deal in ‘divergent’ free trade speech
No need for post-transition UK-EU alignment, says negotiator; others less convinced.
Jeremy Corbyn’s spokesman: “There will be no tears” from Labour leader as UK leaves the EU on Friday
“Everyone accepts that we’ll be leaving the EU on Friday,” the Labour leader’s spokesman told journalists.