Brexit EU

Thursday, March 29, 2018

The signing went 'right to the wire' according to our presenter

'Just get a bloody pen!' – Katie Perrior on signing of Article 50

Our presenter had to call the shots when it came to getting the document inked

Monday, December 18, 2017

'EU knows there's a House of Commons majority ready to vote to block Brexit', says George Galloway

'EU knows there's a House of Commons majority ready to vote to block Brexit'

George Galloway delivered his opening monologue on the defeat of the Government over an amendment to grant MPs a meaningful vote on the final deal

Brexit: Theresa May to seek trade deals with other countries in transition period despite EU rules

Theresa May to seek trade deals with other countries in transition period

The Prime Minister is to vow to MPs to continue to seek other trade arrangements despite potentially being bound by EU rules for two years after Brexit

Friday, December 15, 2017

'EU and political establishment are doing what they can to overturn Brexit' claims UKIP MEP

Brexit rebels are simply trying to slow down the process, claims Ukip MEP Gerard Batten

Brexit rebels simply trying to slow down the process, says Ukip's Gerard Batten

Gerard Batten, Ukip's Brexit spokesperson and an MEP, spoke to Julia Hartley-Brewer about the Government's defeat over the EU Withdrawal Bill

Brexit: EU leaders set to approve progression to trade talks

The EU summit in Brussels looks ready to advance onto the second phase of the withdrawal negotiations

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Brexit: Negotiations phase two will be 'real test' of EU unity, says Donald Tusk

The President of the European Council was speaking at a critical EU summit where the 27 member-states are expected to green light talks of trade

EU Withdrawal bill: Government defeat 'doesn't damage Brexit process', says John Redwood MP

Government defeat 'doesn't damage Brexit process', says John Redwood MP

John Redwood, the MP for Wokingham, spoke to Julia Harltey-Brewer about the blow received by the Government over the EU withdrawal bill

Brexit: Theresa May to travel to EU summit after humiliating defeat over EU withdrawal bill

Theresa May to travel to EU summit after humiliating defeat over EU bill

The Government was defeated over an amendment to grant MPs a meaningful vote on the terms of the final deal

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Brexit: David Davis writes to MPs in last-ditch attempt to stop revolt over EU Withdrawal bill

David Davis writes to MPs in last attempt to stop revolt over EU Withdrawal bill

Theresa May faces a revolt unless MPs are given a meaningful vote on the final deal with the EU

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Jeremy Corbyn keen to resist pressure to give details of Labour's Brexit plans

Comments in recent days from key figures have suggested the party would favour continued membership in the single market

Brexit: Theresa May implores EU nationals to stay in the UK after European Union departure

Theresa May implores EU nationals to stay in the UK after Brexit

The Prime Minister wrote an open letter to foreign nationals from the EU in the wake of the negotiation breakthrough on Friday

Brexit: David Davis clarifies 'statement of intent' remarks which confused the Irish Government

David Davis clarifies 'statement of intent' remark after Irish Government reacts

The Brexit Secretary had said over the weekend last Friday's EU agreement was a 'statement of intent', which the Irish branded to be 'bizarre'

Brexit: Ministers preparing for fresh battle as EU withdrawal bill returns to the Commons

Ministers prepare for fresh battle as EU withdrawal bill returns to the Commons

Ministers are trying to see off a potential rebellion from Tory backbenchers

Friday, December 8, 2017

Irish minister welcomes UK-EU Brexit negotiation agreement

Simon Coveney said Ireland supports the talks moving to the next phase of negotiation on Twitter

UK will align with EU regulations if no solution is found for Irish border in trade talks

Brexit: UK will align with EU regulations on Irish border if no solution found in trade talks

UK will align with EU rules on Irish border if no solution found in trade talks

More details of the arrangement agreed by Theresa May and Jean-Claude Juncker have been disclosed

'We now move on to phase two of the UK's disintegration' - Twitter users slam news of Brexit breakthrough

'What's the point of Brexit then?': Critics hammer Theresa May despite 'breakthrough'

'What's the point of Brexit then?': Critics hammer Theresa May over breakthrough

Some users on the social network site weren't so happy with the announcement of 'sufficient progress' in the talks on Friday morning

Brexit: Theresa May and Jean-Claude Juncker announce 'breakthrough' in talks

Theresa May and Jean-Claude Juncker announce 'breakthrough' in Brexit talks

The European Commission president said 'sufficient progress' had been made to progress onto trade

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

'Brexit talks about Irish border could be simple if there was political will for it', says Northern Irish Labour MP Kate Hoey

'Brexit talks about Irish border would be simple if there was political will'

Kate Hoey, the Labour MP for Vauxhall spoke to Julia Hartley-Brewer after a deal on the border to the Republic fell apart at the eleventh hour

Brexit: Theresa May dealt major setback after DUP rejects Irish border proposals

Brexit: Theresa May dealt major setback as DUP rejects Irish border proposals

Theresa May dealt major Brexit setback as DUP rejects Irish border proposals

The DUP's decision came after an announcement had already been made about a deal over the border

Monday, December 4, 2017

Brexit: UK and EU reportedly closer to agreement on Irish border

UK and EU reportedly closer to agreement on Irish border in Brexit talks

Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council, made a statement on Twitter

Brexit: Theresa May to meet key EU figures in effort to break deadlock

The talks have been stalled over the issue of the border with Ireland

Friday, December 1, 2017

MPs say hard border to Republic of Ireland appears 'inevitable' after Brexit

MPs say hard border with Republic of Ireland appears 'inevitable' after Brexit

The Exiting the EU Committee in the House of Commons said this appeared possible if the UK leaves the single market and customs union

Thursday, November 30, 2017

'F*** him, he's a Communist' - Noel Gallagher blasts Jeremy Corbyn in promotional interview for album

Noel Gallagher blasts Jeremy Corbyn in promotional interview for album

The former Oasis band member was speaking to Paste magazine about 'Who Built The Moon?' when he labelled the Labour leader 'a Communist'

Irish Minister calls on the UK Government to present 'political solution' to border issue

Brexit: Irish Minister Michael Creed calls on the UK Government to present 'political solution' to border issue

Irish Minister calls on UK government for 'political solution' to border issue

Michael Creed, the Irish Agriculture Minister, made the comments during a BBC interview

Damien Green to meet Scottish Ministers for key Brexit talks

Damian Green to meet Scottish Ministers for key Brexit talks

The Scottish Government refuses to grant the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill legislative consent

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Carole Malone has an almighty row with Alastair Campbell over Brexit

Carole Malone has a major row with Alastair Campbell over Brexit

Tony Blair's former Director of Communications and our host had a major dispute over the progress of the EU withdrawal

Brexit: 'If there is a deal, people will turn against the Government', says Peter Bone MP amid divorce bill reports

Brexit: 'People will turn against the Government over this divorce bill', says Leaver Peter Bone

'People will turn against the Government over this divorce bill'

Pro-Brexit MP Peter Bone spoke to Julia Hartley-Brewer amid reports that the UK's financial payment to the EU could reach £50bn

Brexit: Theresa May facing backlash over reports of increased divorce bill

Brexit: Theresa May facing backlash over reports of £50bn divorce bill

Theresa May facing Brexit backlash over reports of £50bn divorce bill

New reports suggest Britain is ready to offer the EU between £40bn and £49bn

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Brexit: Labour warns 'Government could be in contempt' over redacting documents on economic impact of EU withdrawal

Brexit: Labour warns 'Government could be in contempt' over redacting economic impact documents

Labour warns 'Government could be in contempt' over Brexit redactions

David Davis provided redacted documents to the Commons Exiting the EU committee of the economic impact of Brexit

Monday, November 27, 2017

Brexit: 'One in five chance' EU departure won't happen, says Sir Vince Cable

One in five chance' Brexit won't happen, says Sir Vince Cable

The Liberal Democrat leader made the comments during an interview on Sky News

Irish government denies threatening Brexit as Northern Ireland border row continues

Irish government denies threatening to derail Brexit as Northern Ireland border row continues

Irish government denies threatening Brexit as border row continues

Simon Coveney, the Irish Foreign Affairs Minister, has said the Irish government will stay 'resolute' over ensuring a 'guarantee' over the border

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Brexit: Theresa May faces off backbench rebellion as bill passes new test in the House of Commons

Brexit: Theresa May faces off backbench rebellion as amendments fail by paper-thin margins

Theresa May faces off backbench Brexit rebellion by paper-thin margins

Ministers made concessions to backbenchers in order to fend off dissent

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

'Offering £40bn - Government's becoming like Harry Enfield', says Robert Halfon MP about Brexit bill increase

MP Robert Halfon blasts Brexit 'divorce bill' plans: 'It's like the Loadsamoney character on Harry Enfield!'

MP Robert Halfon blasts Brexit 'divorce bill' plans

The MP for Harlow asked when the Government started 'becoming like Harry Enfield' in an interview with Julia Hartley-Brewer

Brexit: Theresa May set to increase offer to the European Union

Brexit: Theresa May set to increase 'divorce bill' offer to £38bn

Theresa May set to increase Brexit 'divorce bill' offer to £38bn

The Prime Minister is set to increase the offer to the EU in exchange for fast-tracked talks on trade

Brexit: Stage set for Commons battle after Theresa May reportedly increases EU offer

Brexit: Stage set for Commons battle after divorce bill increase

Stage set for Brexit battle in Commons after divorce bill increase

The Exit and Trade (Strategy and Negotiations) sub-committee reportedly agreed to increase the offer in the divorce settlement

Monday, November 20, 2017

Brexit: 'People like Boris Johnson and Michael Gove will have to concede the UK needs to pay something,' says Tom Brake MP

'People like Boris Johnson, Michael Gove will have to concede UK owes something'

Tom Brake, the MP for Carshalton and Wallington, spoke to Julia Hartley-Brewer about the reported rise in the offer of money to the EU

Brexit: Theresa May and other ministers reported to discuss divorce bill in Downing Street meeting

Brexit: Theresa May and other ministers 'to discuss divorce bill in Downing Street meeting'

Theresa May and other ministers 'to discuss divorce bill in Downing Street meeti

The Cabinet Exit and Trade sub-committee is to gather in Downing Street

Friday, November 17, 2017

Boris Johnson calls for Brexit talks to progress onto second stage

Boris Johnson calls for Brexit talks to progress to second stage

The Foreign Secretary is in Dublin for talks with his counterpart, Simon Coveney

Theresa May to be told 'trade talks not a given' in Donald Tusk meeting in Sweden

Theresa May to be told 'trade talks not a given' in Donald Tusk meeting

The Prime Minister is in Sweden for a major EU summit in Gothenburg

Brexit: Brussels called to place prosperity before politics

The call comes as the Prime Minister travels to Sweden for an EU summit on Friday

Thursday, November 16, 2017

Brexit: David Davis to speak in Germany amid hope of a negotiation deadlock break

David Davis to speak in Germany amid hope of Brexit negotiation deadlock break

The Brexit Secretary is to give a keynote address in the wake of Michel Barnier saying more progress would be needed to move the talks on

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

'That's not a choice, it's a threat' - Twitter shares views on David Davis' offer of a Brexit final deal vote

Twitter shares views on David Davis' offer of a Brexit final deal vote

The Brexit Secretary made the concession to attempt to placate potential Tory rebels

Monday, November 13, 2017

Brexit: Theresa May to meet European business leaders to discuss trade

Theresa May to meet European business leaders to discuss post-Brexit trade

The Prime Minister is to play to advance the status of the departure negotiations in Brussels from their current stage

Thursday, November 9, 2017

Priti Patel resignation: 'This is more cock-up than conspiracy', says Iain Duncan Smith

Priti Patel resignation 'more cock-up than conspiracy', says Iain Duncan Smith

The MP for Chingford and Woodfood Green spoke to Julia Hartley-Brewer about the former International Development Secretary

Brexit: Negotiators gather in Brussels to resume talks

The ongoing negotiations will open for the latest round on Thursday

Theresa May facing challenge of Cabinet reshuffle in wake of Priti Patel resignation

Theresa May facing challenge of Cabinet reshuffle in wake of Priti Patel leaving

The Prime Minister has to fill a vacancy after the former International Development Secretary resigned in the wake of holding unauthorised meetings with Israeli politicians

Tuesday, October 31, 2017