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A HIGHLY criticised Brexit consultation that has raised fears Scotland will be flooded with so-called Frankenstein foods ends on Wednesday.
An act which saw the Welsh Government begin legal action against the UK Government “damaged relations” between them, a report has found.
"Lots of requests for a step-by-step explanation of Johnson's plans to breach Protocol on Irish border. No problem." - Michael Dougan
13/09/2020
Lots of requests for a step-by-step explanation of Johnson's plans to breach Protocol on Irish border. / No problem. And by the end, you'll understand why this man is totally unfit to hold public office.
United Kingdom Internal Market Bill: Implications for Devolution - Prof. Michael Dougan, University of Liverpool
16/09/2020
Brexit Research by EU Law @ Liverpool - This briefing paper examines those provisions of the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill (“UKIM” / “the Bill”) specifically relating to internal UK trade; together with their potential impacts upon the devolution settlements in Scotland and Wales.
What happens if we have no deal?
15/10/2020
Mr Johnson told his cabinet this week that leaving the EU without a deal should hold “no fear” for Britain, but was he right?
You may wonder why on earth a Tory government led by Boris Johnson, the heirs to Thatcher for goodness sake, are sacrificing the prospect of a trade deal with the EU because they want the right to subsidise British industry.
However far less attention has been given to the considerable impact Brexit has had on devolution and the relationships within the UK between its constituent parts.
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.
UK PM Boris Johnson had been wildly happy about his new EU exit deal; then he introduced a law undermining both it, and the last round of trade negotiations. Speaking with two former permanent secretaries of the UK’s EU exit department, Matt Ross asks whether Johnson is applying firm leverage – or deliberately sabotaging the trade talks.
CAMPAIGNERS have vowed to step up their fight to protect the NHS after a legal bid to prevent it being “on the table” in post-Brexit trade deals was voted down by Tory MPs.
Johnson to override EU withdrawal agreement
06/09/2020
Move threatens to collapse talks that PM has said must be completed within weeks.
Under cover of the pandemic, his inner circle is sidelining elected MPs and pushing through laws with no scrutiny
European court of justice could fine UK or impose tariffs or sanctions on exports.
Proposals due to be published on Thursday by the UK Government will see powers in at least 70 policy areas previously controlled by the EU flow instead to Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast
HOLYROOD has passed a motion calling on the UK Government to withdraw its plans for an internal market regime following the end of the Brexit transition period.
Whether there is a Brexit deal or not, the Scottish and UK governments are heading into another constitutional standoff with legislation to set up an "internal market" passing through Westminster. What is the latest row all about?
Internal Market Bill: UK’s five most senior bishops say Brexit legislation will fracture the country
19/10/2020
The legislation begins its passage through the House of Lords on Monday and is likely to be heavily amended.
Lord Neuberger condemns internal market bill for exempting some of its powers from legal challenge
UK ministers are granting themselves powers to spend on infrastructure in Wales.
Archbishops warn bill could ‘further undermine trust and goodwill’ among home nations.
The UK Education Secretary has refused to rule out the possibility Westminster will use its post-Brexit powers to impose tuition fees on Scots students.
A protest against the UK Internal Market Bill will be held outside the UK Government’s headquarters in Edinburgh today.