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Posts Tagged: Department for Exiting the European Union

Johnson hands Truss the poisoned fruit of the Northern Ireland Protocol

The province’s immediate future risks becoming enmeshed in her leadership ambitions – and Conservative reactions to them.

By Paul Goodman | 20 December 2021

Emily Barley: The Government’s Brexit plan puts us at risk of substandard and corrupt justice systems in EU member states

Britons were told the country would be leaving the dangerous European Arrest Warrant system, but its replacement looks suspiciously similar.

By Emily Barley | 21 July 2020 | 66 comments

Rob Sutton: Top Tories on Twitter. Case Study 5) Steve Baker

An influential voice and well respected, the ERG politician has put his beliefs ahead of short-term career opportunism.

By Dr Rob Sutton | 3 July 2020 | 18 comments

Roderick Crawford: There can be no role for the European Court in policing an EU trade agreement

Agreeing underlying principles, not getting an extension, is the key to reaching an agreement.

By Roderick Crawford | 22 June 2020 | 39 comments

Luke Evans: What we can learn from the good adaptations we’ve had to make during these bad times

One way would be through a time-limited Department of Virus Legacy, much as DExEU did for Brexit, able to ensure that opportunities are grasped.

By Dr Luke Evans MP | 6 May 2020 | 5 comments

Steve Barclay: Tomorrow we will get Brexit done, and start building a better future for every corner of our United Kingdom

The third piece in our mini-series on the road to Brexit comes from the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union.

By Steve Barclay MP | 30 January 2020 | 95 comments

Would the Withdrawal Agreement be acceptable without the backstop? 3) Redwood’s response to Barclay

“The Agreement is a very expensive invitation to talks about our possible exit. It does not give us either a clear date for leaving or the terms on which we might eventually be allowed out.”

5 September 2019 | 148 comments

Would the Withdrawal Agreement be acceptable without the backstop? 2) Barclay’s reply to Redwood

In a letter dated May this year, the Brexit Secretary attempted to assuage concerns about the implications of Theresa May’s deal for the United Kingdom.

4 September 2019 | 28 comments

WATCH: Barclay refuses to rule out a leadership bid

“I would say to my colleagues: focus on the day job. Concentrate on what is before us, on what we promised to the public. Ensure that we leave.”

19 May 2019 | 8 comments

Appointments 2) Cleverly joins the Department for Exiting the European Union

He takes over the role vacated by Heaton-Harris, who resigned yesterday over Theresa May’s decision to reach out to Jeremy Corbyn.

4 April 2019 | 24 comments

Heaton-Harris resigns as No Deal Minister: “I simply cannot support any further extension to Article 50”

He praises the work done by civil servants to prepare for exit without a deal – and suggests the Prime Minister has not been fully informed of their progress.

By Mark Wallace | 3 April 2019 | 81 comments

The Government is bluffing. Why I and many others will vote against the Withdrawal Agreement later today.

The EU won’t grant us a long extension for fear of what European elections here would produce. If we hold our nerve, the UK will Brexit on WTO terms in April.

By Mark Francois MP | 29 March 2019 | 194 comments

The first department to need boosting post-March. The Treasury? Business? Transport? No: Northern Ireland.

The challenge to “our precious union” will be as much constitutional as economic – Deal, No Brexit…or No Deal especially.

By Paul Goodman | 4 January 2019 | 61 comments

Brexit, the backstop, Anglo-Irish relations – and learning from Burke

We need a new strategic partnership with Ireland. At the moment, that end seems endlessly remote.

By Paul Goodman | 19 December 2018 | 104 comments

WATCH: Barclay – “The vote is going ahead, and that’s because it’s a good deal”

The Brexit Secretary claims that the Withdrawal Agreement balances controlling money and immigration with keeping trade flowing.

9 December 2018 | 52 comments

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