The government is yet to show that its decision not to extend the Brexit transition period was the right one, argues Joe Marshall.

As the June extension deadline looms, the prime minister’s priority will be to minimise damage to his personal brand and legacy.

Should the aim be limiting damage or designing a bold future? / Japanese negotiators remain skeptical about the U.K.’s ability to handle multiple FTA negotiations simultaneously / What is evident, however, is that no country wants to conclude a definitive trade deal with the U.K. without knowing the final shape of the EU-U.K. partnership.

With the spread of the coronavirus casting serious doubts over whether the UK and EU can reach a final deal by the end of the year, Georgina Wright says the EU believe it is only a matter of time before a new extension is negotiated.

The prime minister’s snappy, inane slogan is the prelude to inevitable lies, betrayal and duplicity.