The EU and some Tory backbenchers claim the legislation breaches the free trade agreement signed by the UK Boris Johnson has defended the government’s legislation …
Maroš Šefčovič says Brussels will launch fresh legal action against UK over treaty obligations Brussels has made a thinly veiled call to Westminster to throw …
Maroš Šefčovič, European Commission vice-president, says EU is also initiating two more infringement processes UK to challenge court ruling that halted Rwanda deportations This is …
Feared backlash fails to emerge despite leading Conservative warning of international law breach Ministers believe they have largely muted Conservative opposition to the Northern Ireland …
The vice-president of the European Commission Maros Sefcovic has said that any attempts by the UK to renegotiate the Northern Ireland protocol would be “unrealistic.”
Latest updates: government faces deepening row with EU over Northern Ireland as PM also faces questions over UK’s shrinking economy UK economy shrinks as cost …
Impasse over Brexit deal forcing companies to reconsider investing in Britain, says business lobby group The UK’s foremost business lobby group has warned the government …
Brandon Lewis refuses to outline what legal advice has been sought on amending Brexit arrangements A bill to unilaterally amend the Northern Ireland protocol will …
Brexit legislation follows row between ministers and Eurosceptics over whether it is tough enough The controversial legislation to override the Northern Ireland protocol will be …
Micheál Martin’s remarks come as No 10 is expected to table draft legislation overriding key parts of Brexit deal Follow the day’s political developments – …
Former Brexit negotiator criticises Irish government’s focus on ‘all-island’ economy Boris Johnson’s former Brexit negotiator David Frost has said the “weakness” of the UK’s position …
Conor Burns says Brexit deal intended to support peace accord is undermining cross-community consent The UK’s special envoy for the Northern Ireland protocol has said …
Foreign secretary confirms plans to remove checks between Great Britain and Northern Ireland in move that could trigger trade war The day’s political developments – …
Latest updates: foreign secretary to make statement to MPs as Dublin says ‘breaking international law not the answer’ Plan to scrap parts of protocol an …
Boris Johnson said his plan to legislate to rip up Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading arrangements was an “insurance” policy if a fresh deal could not …
Latest updates: Boris Johnson visits Belfast, saying he believes a ‘sensible landing spot’ is possible in talks with EU Boris Johnson poised to give green …
PM will go to Belfast seeking ‘broadest possible support’ from party leaders Boris Johnson will vow not to scrap the Brexit deal governing Northern Ireland …
Refusal to nominate speaker will derail legislature and raise stakes in London’s dispute with Brussels The Democratic Unionist party (DUP) has vowed to paralyse the …
Exclusive: Influential delegation likely to underline Biden’s commitment to defending Good Friday agreement and US role as a guarantor A delegation of influential US congressmen …
Foreign minister will meet Maroš Šefčovič as attorney general said to approve overriding Brexit deal The foreign secretary, Liz Truss, is to hold talks with …
EU sources say threat to abandon parts of agreement risks undermining alliance against Vladimir Putin Liz Truss has been warned of a major rebellion over …
Latest updates: prime minister dismisses fears of row with Europe over Northern Ireland and says Good Friday agreement is more important UK’s threat to NI …
Senior minister leaves open possibility UK could pass law to disapply parts of framework Today’s politics news – live updates Michael Gove has warned the …
Foreign secretary reported to have asked officials to prepare draft that would put UK in breach of its treaty obligations Liz Truss is reportedly preparing …