The leaders of our political parties cannot go on hiding from the damage to our economy, our reputation in the world and the frustration of our younger generation, writes Lord Michael Heseltine.
The retained EU law bill is an outrageously undemocratic attempt to transfer law-making powers from parliament to Whitehall.
A recent secret cross-party summit sought to discuss the failures, benefits and remaining opportunities of Brexit. I’d argue it’s high time we left Brexit behind. Not in the sense of rejecting a future relationship with the EU – we need that. But in the sense of those, especially in government, clambering to tell a positive economic story of our departure from the EU.
THEY say a week is a long time in politics – and this week has certainly felt it! Intent on further undermining the devolution settlement and Scottish democracy, the UK Government is pushing ahead with its flawed Retained EU Law (REUL) Bill later today.
At risk are vital environmental and wildlife protections my colleagues and I worked tirelessly to establish in the European Parliament.
Brexiteer Lord David Frost predicts cars will soon be banned. He’s just as accurate as ever
02/08/2022
he man who wants to rip up his own deal with Europe is wrong about our absolute right to drive. / Lord Frost, negotiator of the disastrous 2019 Brexit withdrawal agreement, is now turning his dubious capacity for foresight to the future of the car.
Why on earth is our government refusing to adopt what appears to be the most sensible piece of EU law I’ve heard of in a long time?
The wealthy ghouls who fund the Tory party expect their quid pro quo – and this legislation will deliver it.
State aid control is proving a dealbreaker in Brexit negotiations – but is it really worth the trouble?
15/08/2020
The EU and UK can’t agree on the best approach to state aid rules. However, it’s in the best interests of both parties to compromise on the issue.
The use of banned flame retardants is widespread, yet our prime minister is hostile towards public protections.
Wildlife, air quality and fish stocks are all at risk as ministers water down EU regulations.
New Tory MPs have promised to transform the region, but its greatest threat will come in days, when Britain leaves the EU.
Brexit is a Tory invention and pro-Europeans must still fight the prospect of EU exile, writes Will Hutton.
Mark Carney and other financiers seem to think London can do business as usual without playing by the EU's rules. This is confidence bordering on complacency.