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A former British diplomat, who was Boris Johnson's Brexit counsellor in Washington, has spoken of her dismay and anger at his administration’s attitude to the Irish border question when he became Prime Minister in July 2019.
James Cleverly refuses to rule out simply cancelling laws passed by our elected Parliament
26/09/2019
This is absolutely disgusting and should set of alarm bells in the mind of anyone who's studied the Weimar republic. / Government Minister James Cleverly refuses to rule out simply cancelling laws passed by our elected Parliament.
Glimmers of a potential Brexit deal have sparked dissent among Boris Johnson's allies, as the EU signals it may be open to another extension.
Fury as Boris Johnson accuses rebel alliance MPs of 'collaboration' with foreign governments over Brexit
01/10/2019
An angry Dominic Grieve has branded the accusation 'a lie' - and blamed Dominic Cummings.
Brexit, Padfield, and the Benn Act
27/09/2019
One welcome feature of this week’s Supreme Court decision on the prorogation issue was that it was openly and unapologetically a “constitutional” judgment.
Inquiry into Whitehall’s Brexit role says prime ministers failed to protect officials.
SCOTLAND'S two chief medical officers has issued a new warning of shortages to the supply of medicines in the event of a 'no deal' Brexit.
Boris Johnson's £100 million Brexit advertising campaign labelled 'inaccurate' and 'misleading'
26/09/2019
'Nowhere, not even in the small print, does it mention that the law of the land may prevent a no-deal Brexit'
Hate crime spiked during parliamentary debates around what Boris Johnson labelled a "surrender bill" aiming to prevent a no-deal Brexit.
Scotland's highest court is to consider whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson has fully complied with a law requiring him to ask for a Brexit delay.
Boris Johnson to face fresh legal challenge if he tries to bypass law blocking no-deal Brexit
27/09/2019
Boris Johnson would face a fresh legal challenge if he tries to use a legal loophole to bypass a law ordering him to delay Brexit to prevent a no-deal, a former Tory cabinet minister has said.
Johnson’s chief of staff lied to media about drafting of Benn act, Grieve says at PMQs.
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.
Sir John Major warns Boris Johnson could use 'political chicanery' to force through no-deal Brexit
26/09/2019
He said the Prime Minister could use a so-called "Order of Council" to avoid implementing the legislation until after 31 October.
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.
Brexit secretary says PM will obey the Benn Act if no deal is reached by the deadline.
Labour claims that PM is aiming to invoke emergency powers using the Civil Contingencies Act.
Union members join civil rights body Liberty in legal bid to stop PM breaching Benn act.
Boris Johnson government admits for first time PM will asks for Article 50 extension if deal fails
16/10/2019
Prime minister famously said he would ‘rather be dead in a ditch’ – but Brexit secretary now admits he ‘will comply’ with the law.
Blow for PM as judge rules Brexit case will not be dropped until Benn Act 'fully complied' with
21/10/2019
Scotland's highest court has rejected calls to dismiss a case looking into the legality of Boris Johnson's Brexit extension request from the EU.
The PM could be dragged to the court again for a dramatic, late-night session - to force him to obey the law.
The European Commission head does not know whether Boris Johnson plans to obey the law and ask for an extension, if no deal is agreed.
Court asked to appoint official to deliver extension letter to Brussels if the prime minister refuses.