London has set a pattern for big talk and no action, but that this seems a hostile leak may be grounds to take it seriously.
Also: Rees-Mogg once again talks tough on the Protocol – but does the Government really have the will to act?
My fellow Conservatives and I were there in support of a social action project to help Ukrainian refugees.
Taking Article 16 ‘off the table’ is only a tempting offer if the other side believes you’ll actually use it.
Also: as Scottish Labour ditch the traditional rose, when will the national parties overhaul their ageing brands?
“Rarely can such a crucial issue have been given such cursory and one-sided analysis in our media” – the fifth piece in a week-long series.
Once done, it will be near-impossible to back down with Stormont elections looming. Can the Government secure the deal it needs?
With the Assembly elections in May fast approaching, it is clear that there is a finite time horizon for these negotiations to bear fruit.
He has placed an artefact of dangerous power in the hands of a Minister with strong personal motivation to wield it.
When it comes to helping working people, a tax cut to hand would be the cancellation of the Health and Social Care Levy.
Once again, when in political difficulty the Prime Minister walks back on vital reform.
The UK-EU joint Parliamentary Partnership Assembly is a positive step forward for relations with our European allies.
Here are six recent examples of how the Prime Minister has been mugged by reality.
The importance of competitive taxes cannot be understated. And retaining high standards is not incompatible with growth.
The EU has failed to get a grip on corruption in nations such as Malta and Cyprus. We must not let China fill the vacuum.