The UK is now heading towards staying in the Single Market and the Customs Union
Two developments today have made a soft Brexit much more likely. Things are about to get very interesting indeed.
Northern Ireland
If Northern Ireland can stay in the Single Market, the rest of the UK can too
Today’s revelations – if true – pose huge questions for both Brexiteers and unionists.
Did Chris Grayling just commit to remaining under ECJ rulings?
The Transport Secretary said he thought Britain would remain in the European Aviation Safety Agency, which would mean being bound by ECJ rulings.
Hard border between UK and Ireland “unavoidable” warns Irish civil service Brexit report
The effect of Brexit on Ireland will be “profound” said Ireland’s equivalent of HM Revenue and Customs in an internal paper.
The Conservatives and the DUP are now at loggerheads over the Irish border
While May rules out hard borders, the Tories’ bed partners in Westminster are now openly contradicting her.
Pressure is mounting on Labour to stand candidates in Northern Ireland elections
One party member went on hunger strike to demand Labour ditch their pact with the SDLP and stand themselves.
Are the Tories helping the DUP hide ‘dark money’ donations?
New legislation is supposed to improve transparency, but it will actually do the opposite
Government announces climbdown on abortion to avoid Queen’s Speech rebellion
Northern Irish women will now have access to free abortion in England
MPs will vote on Northern Irish women’s abortion rights today – what’s Stella Creasy’s amendment all about?
MPs are calling for NHS England and Wales to offer abortions to Northern Irish women
Will the Barnett Formula be triggered following the DUP’s £1bn ‘power bribe’?
Should Scotland and Wales get increased funding too?