Brexit: It’s time to start considering an extension to the transition period June 29, 2018 It’s time to face facts: the clock is ticking and we are yet to hear of an agreed Cabinet position on our future relationship with the EU, let alone one that has been signed off by Brussels. Even if they were minded to smooth our departure from the European Union – and they’re not – [...]
Brexiters slam Single Market for goods proposal June 21, 2018 Brexiters have slammed suggestions that Number 10 could be poised to push for a Single Market for goods, claiming it would bind the UK's hands on future trade deals. Reports this morning suggested the idea – put forward by think tanks including Open Europe and the Centre for European Reform – was gaining traction in [...]
Brexiters slam Single Market for goods suggestion as reports suggest it’s “100 per cent the direction of travel” June 21, 2018 Brexiters have slammed suggestions that Number 10 could be poised to push for a Single Market for goods, claiming it would bind the UK’s hands on future trade deals. Reports this morning suggested the idea – put forward by think tanks including Open Europe and the Centre for European Reform – was gaining traction in [...]
Taking on Theresa May? Jacob Rees-Mogg is on the hunt for PR firms to boost his Tory leadership ambitions July 3, 2018 Friends of Jacob Rees-Mogg are turning to PR firms as the backbencher looks to turn support into votes as a future leader of the Conservative party. The North East Somerset MP rode on a tide of grassroots support last year, dubbed Moggmentum, thanks to his traditional approach, eloquence and charm, and his trenchant views on [...]
Jacob Rees-Mogg attacks government over Brexit “weakness” May 22, 2018 Outspoken backbencher Jacob Rees-Mogg has launched an astonishing broadside against the government, slamming it for “abject weakness” over plans to allow a temporary extension to the UK’s membership of the customs union. The plan – proposed last week as a final resort “backstop” – has won the conditional backing of Cabinet Brexiters Boris Johnson and [...]
Brexit: Government plots rainbow tour of EU27 to talk future relationship before Michel Barnier can ‘whip them into line’ June 25, 2018 Theresa May is planning to go direct to key EU27 member states in a bid to get them onside with the UK’s position on the future relationship, City A.M. understands. While the Brexit white paper had been expected before this week’s European Council meeting, one source said the delay was now being viewed as a [...]
Prime Minister declares Brexit unity on “business-friendly customs model” after Cabinet away-day at Chequers July 6, 2018 The government has agreed an official position on what it will seek from the next stage of Brexit talks with the EU, after the Prime Minister managed to win over her warring Cabinet today. A gruelling 12-hour day of talks – and food – at the grace-and-favour mansion Chequers, white smoke has emerged on the [...]
Prime Minister declares Brexit unity on “business-friendly customs model” after Cabinet away-day at Chequers July 6, 2018 The government has agreed an official position on what it will seek from the next stage of Brexit talks with the EU, after the Prime Minister managed to win over her warring Cabinet today. A gruelling 12-hour day of talks – and food – at the grace-and-favour mansion Chequers, white smoke has emerged on the [...]
Theresa May’s Chequers compromise to result in ‘softest possible Brexit’ July 4, 2018 Theresa May's "third way" on the UK's future relationship with the EU is looking increasingly likely to steal elements from both customs options as she hopes to end the divisions among her Cabinet team at Chequers this Friday. City A.M. understands it will take much from the so-called max fac option, beloved of Brexiters, which [...]
Theresa May’s Chequers compromise to result in ‘softest possible Brexit’ July 4, 2018 Theresa May’s “third way” on the UK’s future relationship with the EU is looking increasingly likely to steal elements from both customs options as she hopes to end the divisions among her Cabinet team at Chequers this Friday. City A.M. understands it will take much from the so-called max fac option, beloved of Brexiters, which [...]