Stephen Booth: Joining the CPTPP is how this country can show it’s serious about being “Global Britain”

While the Government has been focussed on “levelling up” and other domestic issues, it’s time to consider the UK’s position on the world stage.

Stephen Booth: While UK-EU talks gather momentum, Britain should continue to diversify its trading relationships.

Deals with the US, Japan, Australia and New Zealand will prepare the country for future EU-related bumps in the road.

Stephen Booth: Barnier sees the need for compromise. The question is whether EU member states will let him.

He was sent in to play hardball with the UK – on the expectation it would cave into demands. But this assumption has been proven wrong.

Stephen Booth: Contrary to expectations, the UK may have the upper hand as Brexit negotiations intensify

With its objective being British sovereignty, Johnson’s government can justify economic disruption better than the EU.

Stephen Booth: On the Northern Ireland Protocol, the UK’s negotiating hand is stronger than people think

The formal deadline for agreeing an extension to the transition period is close, but Britain is unlikely to ask for one.

Stephen Booth: Why Trans-Pacific Partnership membership can bolster the UK’s relationship with the US

The pandemic has huge geopolitical implications. Britain can better its aspirations by joining the CPTPP.

Stephen Booth: The UK and EU should agree a deal this year. The implementation period is the tricky part.

With draft texts exchanged, it’s unlikely that the Government will seek out a Brexit extension.

Stephen Booth: The EU creaks under the virus’ strain – as Salvini lashes out at this “den of snakes and jackals”

Tensions – political, economic and otherwise – have been exacerbated in the eurozone, as it tries to navigate the pandemic.

Stephen Booth: A decision on extending Brexit transition will be made sooner rather than later

The bigger challenge is likely to be implementing whatever results from this year’s talks, be it a “Canada-style” deal or “Australia-style” no deal.

Stephen Booth: We must not allow the EU to bind our hands in trade negotiations with other partners

Managing various parallel negotiating tracks at the same time will be a complex task, but it must be done.

Stephen Booth: Checks in the Irish Sea. What they are, why the UK and EU disgree about them – and how they could wreck the talks

For the Protocol to work over the long-term, broad-based political consent for it must be gained then retained.

Stephen Booth: We’re about to take back control – but what do we want to do with it?

Withdrawal from the EU provides a necessity and an opportunity to illustrate that the UK is “open for business”.

Stephen Booth: Today, the clock starts ticking down to the next big Brexit deadline

Getting a deal on the future relationship in a mere 11 months will be challenging, but it is not impossible.

Stephen Booth: An inconvenient truth for Remainers and Leavers alike. This was the result that the EU wanted.

Leo Varadkar summed it up by saying, “I think it’s a positive thing that we have a decisive outcome in Britain.”

Stephen Booth: The strict time limit will steer the next phase of Brexit towards a clear choice

For both Brexiteers and the EU, Brexit is a constitutional issue, from which economic consequences flow, rather than the other way around.