Howard Flight: Of course the Withdrawal Bill needs to be scrutinised and amended – but it must ultimately pass

Some of the powers it proposes to give to ministers are not democratically acceptable. But peers should correct these flaws, not seek to block Brexit itself.

The leaked Brexit forecast makes great headlines, but it won’t change minds

Voters know that Project Fear-style predictions can’t be trusted – it’s remarkable that pro-EU campaigners still haven’t realised the tactic has been rumbled.

Hammond’s indiscipline shows why May should have moved him – and why she must stop dithering over Brexit

If making a final decision seemed too risky for the Prime Minister, her deliberate indecision has now proved even more dangerous.

John Stevens: Rees-Mogg and Johnson have a point – Brexit may indeed be pointless

Many Leave voters may dislike the necessary kowtowing to President Trump just as much as they did our deference to Brussels.

Charlie Elphicke: How to ensure the UK is ready to become a powerhouse of global trade

First we must ensure that we fully regain control of trade policy from Brussels. Then we must ensure we put those new powers to their fullest use.

Daniel Hannan: No matter how much Tusk might wish it, there will be no second referendum, and no cancellation of Brexit

A bit of romantic rhetoric from Brussels cannot change the fact that their only offers – before and after we voted Leave – have been provocatively unacceptable.

Lord Ashcroft: Where the parties stand – and more on that second EU referendum

Opposition to a new poll outweighed support in all scenarios but one: a choice between accepting the terms negotiated for Brexit, or leaving without a deal.

Sir Nigel Farage, prince of self-indulgence, would like your attention

The man who rose to prominence through a ruthless pursuit of what worked has now descended into just saying whatever makes him feel important.

Peter Franklin: Ruling political tribes 1) Labour. How the Left came in from the wilderness and drove the Blairites out.

Since I last surveyed the political landscape in 2013 and 2014, some ruling tribes have been cast down, and some formerly lost tribes have risen to rule.

Profile: Damian Hinds – liberal Catholic, social mobility wonk, and new Education Secretary

it is quite conceivable that the Left of the party, casting around for a leadership contest standard bearer, will decide that he fits the bill.

John Longworth: Leavers have every reason to be optimistic about the year ahead

The doom-mongers and nay-sayers grumble out of self-interest. Meanwhile, Brexit Britain is strong and set to grow stronger.

Philippa Stroud: Legatum’s pro-EU enemies are smearing us to try to undermine confidence in Brexit.

The idea that our departure opens up new economic opportunities is a huge challenge to those who built their careers on the Brussels model.

Stephen Booth: The immigration policy that voters want post-Brexit puts control first – and a reduction very much second

Overall, our new report suggests that public attitudes towards immigration – and indeed leaving the EU – are not fuelled by racism or intolerance.

Yet another part of Project Fear is unravelling

In the Financial Times, of all places, it emerges that predictions of Brexit disaster in the City were overblown.

Henry Newman: Incoherent, contradictory and palpably ridiculous – the Opposition’s Brexit policy is a farce

The Conservatives should spend more time exposing the divisions on the Labour benches and less time arguing among themselves.