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Treaty of Paris, 1951 [wikipedia]
18/04/1951
The treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community.
Treaty which led to the creation of Europe's Schengen Area, in which internal border checks have largely been abolished.
Johnson to override EU withdrawal agreement
06/09/2020
Move threatens to collapse talks that PM has said must be completed within weeks.
Ministers are planning new legislation that would override a key part of last year's EU withdrawal agreement.
European court of justice could fine UK or impose tariffs or sanctions on exports.
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.
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.
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.
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.