NI protocol: Sunak criticised over ‘plans for EU chief to meet king’ Meeting between Charles and Ursula von de Leyen cancelled, reports say, as Varadkar says deal ‘inching towards conclusion’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2023
‘We’re all ready’: how Sunak’s push for Brexit deal set up his biggest leadership test PM has been deeply involved in Northern Ireland protocol talks and must now face a possible Tory backlash The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2023
Brexit deal talks intensify as King and EU leader’s visit cancelled European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen was reportedly set to meet the King at Windsor Castle on Saturday The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2023
Sunak to press on with Brexit deal talks as EU leader’s visit cancelled European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen was reportedly set to meet the King at Windsor Castle on Saturday. The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2023
European Commission president’s trip to UK cancelled as protocol talks go on Reports had suggested that Ursula von der Leyen was set to meet the King at Windsor Castle on Saturday. The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023
Hopes grow for Northern Ireland deal as UK politicians ordered to parliament Lawmakers in British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party have been told to be in parliament on Monday in a sign that a new post-Brexit deal to resolve the trading arrangements in Northern Ireland could be getting closer. Reuters · Feb 24, 2023
King’s meeting with Ursula von der Leyen ‘cancelled’ The King was due to meet with Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday, according to reports The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023
Sunak and von der Leyen share ‘positive’ call, boosting protocol deal chances Sources indicated the pair are likely to meet this weekend to discuss a post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland. The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023
The Worst of Westminster: Northern Ireland Protocol saga drags on The Northern Ireland Protocol saga... The National (Scotland) · Feb 24, 2023
Omagh police shooting: why attack comes at a difficult time in Northern Ireland The shooting of a police officer in Omagh on Thursday evening is another horrific reminder that Northern Ireland remains a deeply and dangerously divided society. Though it has not been confirmed that the assailants were paramilitaries, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has stated that it is investigating links… The Conversation · Feb 24, 2023
Apples and pears could be next UK food shortage, farmers warn Growers say they do not get paid enough by supermarkets, as supply of leeks also comes under threat The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2023
Hopes grow for Northern Ireland Brexit deal as Tory MPs ordered to attend Commons on Monday A deal could be announced in the coming days Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2023
MPs ordered into Commons on Monday as Sunak appears to close in on Brexit deal Tory MPs have received a three-line whip for Monday as Downing Street declines to set out the PM’s plans this weekend. The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023
Rishi Sunak faces showdown with Tories as he prepares to unveil Brexit deal 'in days' There could be fireworks in the Commons next week after ex-PM Boris Johnson refused to say whether Rishi Sunak could count on his support over changes to the Nothern Ireland Protocol Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2023
Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2023 OPINION - Rishi needs to summon his Jedi skills or face electoral oblivion Rishi Sunak is a huge Star Wars fan and it’s been said that he looks to the films for inspiration, both personally and politically. The power of The Force in Star Wars can be seen as a metaphor for faith that resonates and inspires from within. Our Prime Minister does…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2023 Digested week: Sunak loses his nerve on Brexit deal as Johnson hints at trouble Plus, Liz Truss returns, uproar over Roald Dahl rewrites and why everything is too much trouble for Thérèse Coffey
Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2023 Senior Tory tells UK to eat parsnips and leeks - but farmers warn leek shortage likely too Britons should be eating parsnips and leeks at this time of year, a senior ToryMP said on Friday as supermarkets continue to struggle with shortages of some fruits and vegetables.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 24, 2023 The major supermarkets not rationing fruit and vegetables Asda, Aldi, Tesco and Morrisons have all introduced a limit on the number of items shoppers can buy
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2023 Liaison review – Eva Green’s spy thriller is a total mess of a TV show This multilingual drama is a weird jumble in which post-Brexit Britain gets cyber-attacked. Its plot is convoluted, its dialogue baffling and its romantic segments hammy
Wales Online · Feb 24, 2023 Anger as price of peppers 'doubles' in just a few weeks However, Environment Secretary says ongoing shortages and resulting price rises are temporary and should be resolved within weeks
The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023 Boris Johnson ramps up pressure on Sunak to pass his EU-defying protocol bill Ex-PM claims his legislation ‘fixes all the problems’ and refuses to say whether he would back compromise
Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2023 Boris Johnson tells Rishi Sunak his law-breaking Brexit plan was better in bitter swipe Boris Johnson claimed the 'best way forward' was to press on with controversial legislation he tried to force through Parliament to allow the UK to rip apart the Brexit deal he signed without EU consent
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023 Environment secretary urges Britons to ‘cherish’ turnips amid food shortages Thérèse Coffey’s championing of UK ‘specialisms’ causes one Labour MP to retort: ‘Let them eat turnips!’
Wales Online · Feb 23, 2023 The reasons why there are no tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers on supermarket shelves An industry expert says supermarkets are in 'cuckoo land' are 'totally to blame' for food shortages
The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023 ‘Rare’ tomatoes on sale for £500 as supermarkets shelves run bare Retailers have warned that the shortages could last for weeks