Festival of Brexit was ‘monumental cock-up’, MPs tell culture secretary Michelle Donelan admits government would not run event again with ‘the luxury of hindsight’ The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022
Dominic Raab may have the most terrible record in government, but at least it’s perfectly formatted From the Brexit department to the Foreign Office, the deputy PM has been remarkably consistent in his focus on all the wrong things, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022
UK ‘sleepwalking’ into food supply crisis, farmers warn Egg shortages ‘just the start’, says NFU – warning tomatoes, cucumbers and pears could become scarce The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022
‘A yearning for change’: Starmer and Brown set out their policy stall Present and past leaders on how a Labour government would act boldly to end Britain’s ‘perpetual crisis’ and devolve power The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022
New film explores Scotland's 'fascinating' historic connections with Europe A NEW film delving into Scotland’s historic connections with Europe by Billy Kay is set to be released this week. The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2022
The Tories’ bungled Brexit has cost us billions. It’s time to make that clear Letters: Neil Kinnock says pointing out the harm done by Brexit is public service information, not ‘remoaning’. Plus letters from John Bailey, Pauline Caldwell and Nicolas Baby The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022
Europe’s largest Middle Eastern bookseller to close Al Saqi Books in London, which was established in 1978, blames closure on rise in prices of Arabic-language books and ‘detrimental’ effect of Brexit The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022
Hard to argue UK would be worse off now if still in the EU says Lord Mayor of London Nicholas Lyons says a proposed £50bn private wealth fund could be invested mainly outside of London and south-east of England Birmingham Post · Dec 5, 2022
Ian Blackford resigns: five times the SNP's leader in Westminster used parliamentary rules to shake things up Ian Blackford, the Scottish National Party’s leader in Westminster, has announced that he is resigning from the post. Having survived two attempts by his own MPs to remove him already this year, there is speculation that he has jumped before being forced out by his colleagues. The Conversation · Dec 5, 2022
Keir Starmer branded a 'chump' after claim that single market wouldn't boost growth KEIR Starmer has been accused of “spreading obvious falsehoods” after suggesting returning to the EU single market would not boost the UK’s… The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2022
Rishi Sunak’s Brexit opportunities fund ‘rebranded existing grants’ Business tired of ‘smoke and mirrors’ over funding, says Labour The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022
Reversing Brexit now would not help UK economy, says Keir Starmer Rejoining single market would create even more uncertainty, says Labour leader, who instead wants a ‘better Brexit’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022
Gove confirms mandatory housebuilding targets for councils will be abolished in face of Tory rebellion – as it happened Levelling up secretary confirms government will change levelling up bill after number of Tory MPs tabled rebel amendment The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022
Keir Starmer agrees with Leave voters’ ‘basic case’ for Brexit despite backing Remain Rejoining EU single market would not boost economic growth, says Labour leader The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022 The rightwing press will never back Keir Starmer – but he can win without them Things have changed since Murdoch aided Blair’s rise to power, and no Labour party leader should be in thrall to the tabloids, says the former Sun editor David Yelland
The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022 New HMRC data raises UK hopes of end to Northern Ireland Brexit trade checks Analysis of database tailored to EU needs shows 85% of GB exports stay in the region’s factories and shops
The Conversation · Dec 5, 2022 Citizen assemblies and the challenges of democratic equality There are a wide range of ways to create decision-making bodies in democratic societies. Elections are one of the most common, with individuals stepping forward and seeking public support. If elected by their fellow citizens, they then take action on their behalf. This is known as representative democracy. An alternative…
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022 Brexit: Fears for toy safety, asbestos exposure and work accidents in EU laws ‘bonfire’ Exclusive: New research reveals 212 ‘safety’ regulations set to lapse – to draw line under Brexit
The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2022 Vive the evolution! Rishi Sunak launches a slow-motion bid to rescue Britain Ridiculed and pitied abroad, and floundering at home, the new UK prime minister sets out his vision: survival of the weakest, says Observer columnist Simon Tisdall
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022 Swati Dhingra of the Bank of England: ‘Are we going to end up deepening the recession?’ In her first interview since joining the monetary policy committee, Britain’s newest interest-rate setter warns inflation is not the biggest threat to the economy – because ‘the slowdown is here’
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022 Brexit has fuelled surge in UK food prices, says Bank of England policymaker Britons need to be kept aware of the cost of leaving the EU, says Swati Dhingra
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022 The reality of Brexit is biting hard. Poor people are suffering most – and now everyone can see it We are paying £6bn more just to eat. After years of abstract debate, the human consequences of our exit become clearer by the day, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022 What would politics look like if Starmer’s plan was working? Like it does now His own party remains cautious, but Tories are pretty sure he is heading for No 10, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022 Seasonal worker visa puts migrants at risk of exploitation, say supermarkets Industry fears hastily designed scheme is leading to human rights abuses and debt bondage in supply chains
The Conversation · Dec 2, 2022 A Swiss-style Brexit deal is unlikely unless things change dramatically within the Conservative Party Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has denied reports that the UK is reconsidering its relationship with the EU. The “Swiss-style deal” rumoured to be favoured by some in the government would result in a softer form of Brexit, six years after the referendum.