James Arnell: No Deal 4) An outward-looking, global UK

We re-run the author’s series on what might be done for the UK to be Ready on Day One.

James Arnell: No Deal 3) Contingency planning

We re-run the author’s series on what might be done for the UK to be Ready on Day One.

James Arnell: No Deal 2) Trade and regulations

We re-run the author’s series on what might be done for the UK to be Ready on Day One.

James Arnell: No Deal 1) The money

We re-run James Arnell’s series on what might be done for the UK to be Ready on Day One.

James Arnell: Six questions for Corbyn’s new Customs Union policy

It needs to be challenged. Here are a few questions to ask about being in a union that binds us to the Common Commercial Policy.

James Arnell: Brexit. What we should do now

We need a new negotiating team – who will come in hard, making it clear to the EU that we are not going to roll over.

James Arnell: Ready on Day One for Brexit 5) Reactions, refinements – and further work

I have said previously that I believe the Government has been pursuing a sensible negotiating approach to date. I maintain that view.

James Arnell: Ready on Day One for Brexit 4) Ensuring a competitive, outward-looking UK

After leaving the EU, we must ensure we are well-positioned in terms of regulation, taxation, immigration and – crucially – foreign languages.

James Arnell: Ready on Day One for Brexit. 3) Urgent transition issues.

There are some areas where continued jurisdiction for the ECJ is defensible and may, pragmatically, be the best route forward.

James Arnell: Ready on Day One for Brexit. 2) Tariffs and trade. We must be willing to be radical.

In a no-deal scenario, we must be prepared with a detailed plan which takes into account the trading and regulatory differences between industries.

James Arnell: Ready on Day One for Brexit. 1) Money. If there’s no deal, and the EU fails to play fair, we shouldn’t pay it a penny.

I would propose that we pay a total of €12 billion as our “divorce bill” – even if there’s no FTA. But subject to three conditions.

James Arnell: Introducing my forthcoming ConservativeHome series about being Ready on Day One for Brexit

Our best chance of getting a deal remains developing a solid, credible alternative plan, and showing that we are prepared to implement it.

James Arnell: Hammond must spend by December at the latest if we are to be ready for No Deal.

The truth is that any money committed now will return multiples of cost in a reduced price for an agreement with the EU.

James Arnell: The Government must not dither away our Brexit negotiating position

Pro-Leave MPs must ensure that ministers and the civil service prepare a credible plan for ‘no deal’ and place strict limits on any transition.

James Arnell: Worried that Brexit will cost City jobs? It’s easier to keep them than you might think.

Much of the concern is over-hyped – not least because these specialised, highly skilled people don’t want to leave London in the first place.