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Did Boris Johnson Lie to the Queen?
12/09/2019
His comments came hours after after a three-judge Scottish court ruled that his government's advice to the Queen, which led to the five-week prorogation that started Monday, was “unlawful” because it basically disguised the government’s true reason for wanting a parliamentary shutdown.
Did They Get Brexit Done? - ExplainTrade
20/11/2019
The UK Government has promised that if elected, their deal will “Get Brexit Done and End The Uncertainty.” But does it? If they are elected and their deal is passed, what will the UK know on Brexit day? What will they not know?
Does it matter if the UK leaves Euratom?
12/07/2017
On 29 March Theresa May sent a six-page letter notifying the EU of the UK's intention to leave. The Article 50 letter contained a clause little discussed at the time - notifying the EU of the UK's withdrawal from the European Atomic Energy Community, also known as Euratom.
When scrolling through comments you often see people say "they need us more than we need them". So we have tried to respond to that once and for all. We look at if the EU relies on the UK for trade, how the EU budget will cope without the UK and if the EU needs the UK as a security ally.
In this video, Professor Mark Elliott considers the extent to which the Bill could be considered to be proposing a breach of international law.
EHIC after Brexit: what happens to your health insurance card when the UK leaves the EU, and if will still be valid
21/01/2020
If the UK leaves the EU with no deal, you won't be able to rely on your EHIC card for medical treatment in Europe.
EU law expert, Professor Michael Dougan dissects Boris Johnson’s proposed deal to take the UK out of the EU if he is successful in the forthcoming General Election.
From Ursula von der Leyen at the European commission to Christine Lagarde at the ECB, your guide to key EU jobs
The EU and Japan's Economic Partnership Agreement entered into force on 1 February 2019.
European elections 2019: why the UK is involved, when the EU vote is happening and how it all works
11/04/2019
EU citizens will elect more than 700 MEPs in May.
European Parliament elections 2019: What is the European People's Party and what does it stand for?
24/04/2019
With its leader Manfred Weber tipped to succeed EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker, we take a closer look at the European People's Party (EPP).
This initiative will enable a new generation of Europeans to cooperate across languages, borders and disciplines.
The maximum stay in most European countries is strictly limited for Britons post-Brexit, with holidaymakers only able to visit for a total of just under three months in any 180-day period. Here’s what to watch out for.
Holding this card – which does not cost anything – means British travellers to the European Union get free or discounted medical treatment.
Rishi Sunak has smothered the “Brexit bonfire” of EU laws – and hard-line Brexiteers are fuming with rage. But the prime minister smartly refused to be the face of this u-turn, putting business secretary Kemi Badenoch on the front stage herself.
Boris Johnson, the front-runner to be Britain’s next prime minister, has raised the prospect of a shock for the world’s fifth-biggest economy by pledging to leave the European Union on Oct. 31 without a transition deal if necessary.
FactFind: How could a border poll happen?
15/03/2021
WHETHER OR NOT Ireland moves to hold a referendum on unity in the coming years, discussing how such a vote might happen is a useful exercise.
While all eyes were on No 10 on Tuesday as Rishi Sunak became the UK’s new prime minister, down the road MPs were debating the Brexit Freedoms Bill – a piece of legislation that could have profound implications for public health and businesses alike.
The Labour leader claims EU rules would stymie his efforts to regenerate the economy. But his arguments make no sense.
From Welsh lamb to Scotch whisky and Stilton cheese, the protection of British geographical indications (GIs) are unlikely to cause any great headache after Brexit, although care will be needed when handling the issue in future trade talks.
Why do so many people talk about a 'hard Brexit' and a 'soft Brexit'? And what do they mean?