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We have been here before. Several times. Five consecutive Tory PMs up to Rishi Sunak speculated about, or advocated, repudiating the European Convention (and Court) of Human Rights, which Britain helped draft in 1951, and of which Boris Johnson had previously spoken warmly as “one of the great things we gave to Europe”.
The Irish News view: NIO minister Steve Baker is wrong to say basis of unity vote should change
Having, by his own admission, completely failed to understand the horrors that the EU referendum would unleash on the politics of the United Kingdom, it is partly grimly ironic, but mainly just grim, that self-described Brexit hardman Steve Baker is now bringing to bear his unique brand of absolutely no wisdom whatsoever to the political sensitivities of Northern Ireland.
Supporters of the European Convention on Human Rights must seize the moment and confront right-wing propaganda demanding the UK leaves it now - or risk a Brexit-style disaster, argues Kevin Maguire.
FARMING is an issue close to my heart and is an area which deserves far more attention than it gets.
In a searingly honest mea culpa, the political columnist has recognised his folly. He hopes others will now do the same
‘One of the biggest blows to our productivity – and a self-inflicted one – was leaving Europe’s single market,’ says Michael Day.
Many Conservative party members will be wondering where they go from here. / There is talk of damage limitation and trying to save as many seats as possible in the next election.
With its economy in tatters, England is not having its finest hour. It is a time of transition for the United Kingdom... /
The frontrunner for Tory Party leader is known for taking maximalist positions and playing to her base. That approach would backfire on Northern Ireland.
As it has already been well documented that Brexit proved to be a political and economic disaster for all sections of our divided society, it should not come as a surprise to learn that it has also had a hugely negative impact on community relations.
Not before time, Boris Johnson has resigned as leader of the UK’s Conservative Party. The Guardian reports that Johnson’s leadership “toppled under a wave of sleaze allegations and failure to tell the truth.” But his real scandal lies elsewhere — with Brexit.
The technology field will be hurt by the Data Bill and the breakdown of Horizon.
The Northern Ireland protocol row shows the similarities between two former imperial powers intent on regaining lost glory.
Boris Johnson’s rotten regime has not covered itself in glory. / For an un-jaundiced sense of how post-Brexit – sorry Global – Britain is viewed from abroad as the wheels fall off Boris Johnson’s rotten regime, Italy is a good place to start.
When the most anti-EU newspapers are pointing to the policy’s inevitable failures, it’s time our government admitted the truth.
Boris Johnson’s plans to shred the Northern Ireland protocol have no basis in law, economics or diplomacy.
Rees-Mogg’s efforts to reap economic benefits from Brexit has come up woefully short.
Our silence over the issue is compounding the problem.
'I keep hearing my fellow unionists complaining that their anger over the existence of the Northern Ireland Protocol is not being recognised or taken seriously.'
Downing Street has briefed the media that the British government is planning legislation purporting to give the UK the power to renege on the legally-binding Northern Ireland Brexit protocol.
An island nation must trade with its nearest mainland, whatever our new Brexit opportunities minister claims.
There is an air of desperation in attacks from those on the right and their supporters in the press. They fear if Johnson falls, the Brexit deception will crumble too.
It is increasingly clear that Brexit is doing enormous damage to Britain’s economy. And for what, exactly?
Prime minister personifies British hostility to international democratic norms.