Pressure is mounting on Andy Burnham to address small boat crossings into the UK.
- Professor of Politics & International Studies, The Open University
It’s still more about ‘leave v remain’, rather than Britain’s place in a changing Europe
The government has laid out its plans for the next parliamentary session.
There’s still a very long way to go before anyone gets to use the scheme in practice.
The absence of ideas about Britain’s direct neighbour and trading partner is only storing problems for the future.
The decade of negotiations was driven more by local political considerations, than by what might be best for refugees who have risked everything.
Members of Sunak’s own party could disrupt his biggest policy move yet.
There are three tricky issues left on the table, and one of them seems impossible to resolve.
Chacun s’accorde à dire que le Brexit n’est pas terminé. Mais qu’est-ce que cela signifie en réalité ?
It’s rapidly becoming a truism to say that Brexit isn’t done. But what does that actually mean?
The prime minister has come to a new agreement with Brussels. But the question is whether he can get it through the UK parliament.
The deal put forward might win the prime minister support at home but Brussels also has to get on board.
Britain’s new prime minister has spoken … now he needs to act.
The referendum was an exercise in ends, not means. But the way Britain deals with the result is crucial.
Brussels is certainly firm on its red lines, but it’s not as intransigent as many in the UK portray it to be.
After her historic loss in parliament, the PM will hold cross-party talks to find a way out of the impasse. But will she really be listening?
It might have looked like her only choice, but postponing the vote was the wrong move for a weak prime minister.
Expect more member states to ‘do a Spain’ once future relationship talks commence.
And why it’s not enough to be against the Withdrawal Agreement.
The Chequers plan might still be the least worst option to secure a Brexit deal.
The PM will surely have to make some concessions to Brussels. Can she get them past her party further down the line?
It has been a confusing few weeks on the Tory benches. Here’s how to understand the dispute between Brexit rebels and the PM.
Transition isn’t leaving, nor is it staying. And some key questions remain unanswered.
How does UKIP keep itself relevant after Brexit?
A small parliamentary majority is still a majority. Besides, who else wants this gig?
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