Where is Boris on the deal? Silence from ex-PM since Brexit agreement 24 hours after Rishi Sunak unveiled his new Brexit deal, one key question remains – what does Boris think about it all? The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023
Family of UK woman killed in hit-and-run in Qatar ask Foreign Office to step in The second vehicle, which was travelling at “excess speed”, caused the first to lose control and overturn in the four-lane carriageway, and did not stop at the scene Wales Online · Feb 28, 2023
Family of woman who died in Qatar call for release of evidence At a UK inquest last year, the coroner criticised the Qatari authorities for the lack of information provided to the inquest. The Independent UK · Feb 28, 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
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
PM and G7 leaders pledge ‘unwavering’ support as Ukraine invasion marked Earlier the Prime Minister led the UK in a minute’s silence to mark the one-year anniversary of the war. 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
U.S. warns U.N. not to be fooled by calls for unconditional truce in Ukraine U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned the United Nations Security Council on Friday that it should not be fooled by calls for a temporary or unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, saying a "just and durable" peace cannot allow Russia to rest and rearm. Reuters · 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
UK will not sign off protocol deal until all DUP concerns addressed – Cleverly The Foreign Secretary said the Government was ‘focused on resolving all the issues that need resolving’. The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023 Sunak leads minute’s silence marking Ukraine’s resistance to Putin’s invasion Volodymyr Zelensky has led an extraordinary year-long resistance but hundreds of thousands have been killed and millions displaced.
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023 Support for Ukraine must not be ‘time-limited’, Cleverly to tell UN The UN meeting comes a year on from the Russian invasion, with the anniversary due to be marked in the UK and countries around the world.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023 UK politicians mark anniversary of war with renewed call to send arms to Kyiv They stopped short of Boris Johnson’s demand for UK to ‘break the ice’ and supply Ukraine with fighter jets
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2023 NI protocol deal unlikely to be reached until next week, say senior sources Concerns raised that loss of momentum could raise chance of agreement unravelling
Belfast Live · Feb 21, 2023 NI Protocol: DUP silent on speculation of discontent over handling of talks with PM adviser The prospect of a deal between the UK and EU looks set to slip to next week amid pushback from the DUP and Tory Eurosceptics
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023 Rees-Mogg wades in as Brexiteers told to give Sunak ‘space’ on Northern Ireland There were warnings of potential ministerial resignations as fresh high-level talks were arranged with the European Union.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023 Call to back Rishi Sunak on NI protocol deal amid fears ministers may quit Senior Brexiter Maria Caulfield says PM must be given ‘time and space’ to conclude talks with EU
Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2023 Brexit explained: Will Tory ministers QUIT over Rishi Sunak's new Northern Ireland deal? Rishi Sunak is racing to get an agreement on a new Brexit deal, but loud-mouthed Eurosceptic Tory MPs have warned the Prime Minister that they will revolt if he fails to deliver on their demands
Tribune News Service · Feb 20, 2023 UK’s Sunak lobbies Conservative lawmakers to back looming Brexit deal LONDON — Rishi Sunak began an outreach effort to win support from Conservative rebels for a post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland after weeks of talks with the European Union.
The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023 Liz Truss joins Boris Johnson in calling for fighter jets to Ukraine ‘I can’t wait to see fighter jets in Ukraine,’ says former PM in first Commons speech since exit from No 10
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 20, 2023 Britain Summons Iranian Envoy, Launches Security Review The British government summoned Iran's most senior diplomat in London on Monday to protest what it said were serious threats against journalists living in Britain, as ministers launched a new security review into Iranian activities. On Saturday, a London-based television station critical of the Iranian government said it was moving…