Henry Newman: The Alternative Arrangements Commission offers the best route through the backstop problem

There are real, viable answers to this sticky problem. But rebuilding trust may be as hard as resolving technical questions.

Anthony Browne: Policy Gains from Brexit 5) Making regional development more effective

The then EU Budget Commissioner told me that giving control of this funding to national governments would make it subject to “democratic whim”.

Stephen Booth: Brexit and the economy. There are ups, there are downs. But whatever happens, our fundamentals remain strong.

A flexible labour market, a well-regarded legal system, and comparatively favourable demographics relative to the major European economies are all valuable assets.

Henry Newman and Guglielmo Verdirame: It’s unlikely the backstop will be scrapped. But supplementing it can win what we want.

Even if the Exchange of Letters were viewed as just short of a treaty, it would be far from legally worthless.

Interview: Francois insists that the ERG wants the backstop ditched altogether – not tweaked

“In my personal opinion, Olly Robbins should go to the Tower, in which case he should arrive by river.”

Johannes de Jong: Many of you think May’s deal is bad for Britain. But it’s bad for us other Europeans too.

EU federalism will be stronger in Britain, as rules are simply imposed on you. And stronger in the rest of Europe – because you’re leaving us.

The leaked draft of the Political Declaration on the Future Relationship: link to full text

Beefed up to 26 pages (from seven), the Prime Minister hopes it will be enough to reassure rebellious MPs.

“It brings back control of our borders, our money and our laws.” The Prime Minister’s Downing Street statement – full text

“And it does so while protecting jobs, protecting our security and protecting the integrity of the United Kingdom.”

May’s Deal 3) Alex Morton – If the Commons rejects it, here are three alternatives

Perhaps the Prime Minister will secure Parliament’s approval. But if she does not, the Conservative Party must choose a direction quickly.

A Budget with a message for Conservative MPs. Nice little seat you have there. Pity if anything happened to it.

In sum, Hammond said: vote for May’s Deal – or the economy gets it. But there’s more than one way of dicing the next election result.

Merkel will rescue the Prime Minister. Where have we heard that before?

The German Chancellor was stronger then than she is now. And there’s no guarantee that any compromise she might push would work.

Lee Rotherham: What’s the point of Brexit if we’re shacked to a customs union?

Whitehall’s touted model is inherently flawed. It was ruled out during the referendum and by the Conservative manifesto.

How the Monster of the Berlaymont could become the Monster of No Deal

In the event of no agreement, the Commission will be on its way out, new MEPs almost on their way in…and Selmayr will be in place. Send for the crucifixes and garlic!

Henry Newman: Now the Government must promote Chequers – which, though not perfect, is at least practicable

For far, far too long Downing Street dithered and delayed crucial decisions. Ministers need to commit to selling the agreed policy before its too late.

Syed Kamall: Juncker’s legacy to date. The loss of a member state. And the slated rise of a crony.

I am excited by Britain’s post-Brexit prospects but will not stop caring about the EU when I close my Brussels office door for the last time in March.