First poll would be on principle of independence - with second ‘yes’ vote on outcome of negotiations required before Union is broken up.

The government believe it is possible to circumvent parliamentary legislation requiring them to delay Britain’s departure from the EU by invoking European law, City A.M. understands.

Downing Street says it is prepared to overturn any changes to the legislation.

Former attorney general lashes out as Tory rebellion gathers pace.

A former Tory Prime Minister is set to join an election rally aimed at preventing Boris Johnson from winning a Commons majority.

European Parliament’s former Brexit chief takes aim at departing aide.

Ex-PM says UK was stronger in the EU – as Jeremy Hunt challenged to admit Britain ‘poorer’ after Brexit.

Lord Heseltine said it is time to stop ‘hiding from the damage’ caused by Brexit. / Lord Heseltine has called for Britain to “recreate our position at the centre of Europe” after the failure of Brexit.

Former prime minister Sir John Major has told the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Britain made a “colossal mistake” when it left the European Union. / Sir John said while he is not a “significant Europhile”, he believes the UK was stronger in the EU.

Molotov cocktails and barricades have returned to Northern Ireland. The conflict there is 4 centuries old. But Brexit is the new reason why the situation has reached the boiling point in what had been an era of peace.

PM risks major confrontation with Joe Biden by persevering with internal market bill.

Former prime minister Sir John said the move would damage relations with the European Union and United States and could further destabilise Northern Ireland.

Johnson’s administration made promises over Northern Ireland deal it knew were unworkable, former PM tells MPs.

Ex-Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Sir John Major have urged MPs to reject the "shameful" attempt to override parts of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.

Boris Johnson is facing a growing rebellion among senior Conservatives over his controversial Internal Market Bill - while former Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Sir John Major urged MPs to reject it, saying it risked putting the Irish peace process, trade negotiations and the UK's integrity at peril.

Former prime ministers urge MPs to reject legislation, saying it endangers Irish peace process.

Former PM strongly critical of Boris Johnson’s internal market bill as Lords reject it

Suspending parliament to allow no-deal Brexit unconstitutional, says ex-PM.

Tory rebel says Boris Johnson would face instant legal challenge if he sought loophole. / The former justice secretary David Gauke has said ministers cannot bypass a new law to force Boris Johnson to seek a Brexit extension despite fears the government has found a loophole to ignore it.