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Trump’s national security adviser wants the UK to be beholden to the US for its daily bread, making the country a timid American outpost.
How do you solve a problem like Suella? The legal aspects of breach and termination of the withdrawal agreement
23/02/2020
Today’s papers bring another story that the UK might be planning to breach the Brexit withdrawal agreement – including the report that the new Attorney-General Suella Braverman is poised to attempt to justify this legally. So what happens if the UK (or the EU) breaches the withdrawal agreement is not a hypothetical issue.
European court of justice could fine UK or impose tariffs or sanctions on exports.
Brussels suspicions come as European commission chief warns Britain to abide by Northern Ireland protocol.
A government minister has said a new bill to amend the UK's Brexit deal with the EU will "break international law".
New legislation will erode trust and could have implications for the UK’s international reputation
08/09/2020
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned Boris Johnson not to break international law by attempting to redefine the terms of the protocol.
European commission chief responds to claims that No 10 plans to renege on withdrawal agreement
Jonathan Jones resigns after plans emerge to alter legally binding Northern Ireland protocol
Bernard Jenkin says MPs only voted for bill because Johnson promised it could be rejected.
‘There will be consequences’: No US trade deal if Boris Johnson reneges on Brexit agreement, Congressman warns
08/09/2020
‘I can’t believe that any side would be acting in such a cavalier way when we're talking about a fragile peace in the North of Ireland’
Brexit: Endgame - Fabian Zuleeg
08/09/2020
The UK Government's recent statements make a deal between the EU and UK less likely, regardless of whether that is the intent or not.
Minister admits changes to Brexit deal would break international law - Channel 4 News [15 mins]
08/09/2020
The Northern Ireland secretary admitted that the Government was intending to break international law - specifically the EU Withdrawal Agreement, which sets out how Britain and the EU would agree new rules on trade between Britain and Northern Ireland.
Brexiteer erupts with fury after taking exception with Boris Johnson being branded ‘a liar’ [5 mins]
08/09/2020
A Brexiteer MP has erupted with fury after a Labour MP branded Boris Johnson a liar over his volt-face over his ‘fantastic’ Brexit deal.
Government ignored legal advice over proposed withdrawal agreement changes.
Critics are in U.K. prime minister’s own Conservative party. / Top government lawyer quits as Brexit spooks markets again.
Ursula von der Leyen hits out at Britain over plans to breach agreement on Northern Ireland.
Johnson’s 'unbelievable' Brexit withdrawal agreement decision will be defeated in House of Lords, Lord Heseltine says
09/09/2020
European Commssion demands urgent meeting, as John Major warns of risk to UK’s reputation.
Britain must ‘respect the Northern Ireland Protocol as signed with the EU’, House speaker says.
Emergency talks called between UK and EU over 'carpet bomb' plan - amid warning over US trade deal
10/09/2020
Legal action is also reportedly being considered by Brussels, and a top Democrat has warned a UK-US trade deal is at risk.
Publications across EU condemn Boris Johnson’s plans to ‘disapply’ parts of withdrawal agreement
'Violating the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement would break international law'
Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said "trust has been damaged and eroded" between the EU and the UK due to the "hugely irresponsible" actions of the British government in signalling its intent to override elements of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.