Brexit trade talks were plunged into disarray this afternoon after a member of Michel Barnier’s team tested positive for coronavirus and top-level negotiations had to be put on hold. Mr Barnier, the EU’s chief negotiator, said he and his UK counterpart Lord Frost had ‘decided to suspend the negotiations at our level for a short … Read more
Most people’s stress levels are pretty high at the moment. Some are worried about catching Covid-19. Others fear for their jobs. The uncertainties of Brexit are hovering over us. We don’t even know for sure whether we will be able to celebrate Christmas this year, though last night there were indications that households may be … Read more
The EU was accused of making ‘idle threats’ tonight after City of London banks were warned that they need to move jobs and assets to the continent to continue trading post-Brexit. The European Central Bank (ECB) said today that UK-based financial institutions must not use the pandemic as an excuse to avoid relocation before the transition … Read more
I’ve got one simple question – who’s in charge? Number 10 Downing Street is fast turning into Calamity Central, with the Prime Minister, six MP’s and two aides self-isolating after being ‘pinged’ by our ‘world beating’ Test and Trace app. There are bound be more casualties – it’s well known that Boris doesn’t wear a … Read more
Boris Johnson warned ministers today that he will not abandon Britain’s ‘core principles’ in search of an EU trade deal as he rejected suggestions the UK is ready to make concessions. The Prime Minister told his Cabinet today ‘his position hasn’t changed’ amid reports that chief negotiator Lord Frost had identified a ‘landing zone’ for … Read more
Listeners slam ‘woke’ BBC R4’s Today programme for replacing the word fishermen with ‘fisherpeople’ – despite women making up just 2.7% of trawler crews Europe editor Katya Adler used the gender neutral description on air yesterday Critics argued that people working on trawlers are overwhelmingly men Ashley Mullenger, who calls herself the ‘female fisherman’, joined … Read more
A Brexit trade deal could be done by next Tuesday, Britain’s chief negotiator has reportedly told the Prime Minister. David Frost is said to have told Boris Johnson that there is a ‘possible landing zone’ between Britain and the EU within the next seven days, according to the Sun. If the deal is struck, it … Read more
ALEX BRUMMER: With much of the world’s air traffic grounded and non-essential shops in England trapped in a second lockdown, Britain MUST remain open for business Bicester Village, Oxfordshire been magnet for tourists from China & Asia-Pacific Alex Brummer warns it is bad time to suspend VAT refunds for overseas visitors ‘Flies in the face … Read more
New No10 press chief Allegra Stratton breaks cover to slam ‘unpleasant’ Vote Leave aides amid claims she was ‘left in tears’ by vicious briefing – insisting she IS a Tory and voted for Brexit Appointment of Allegra Stratton was at heart of the Downing Street civil war Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain ousted after an … Read more
Brexit trade deal ‘must be done this week’: Ministers deny Dominic Cummings’ departure will mean UK concessions as Dublin says agreement is ‘doable’ but talks are STILL deadlocked over EU’s fishing demands By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 09:30 GMT, 15 November 2020 | Updated: 09:34 GMT, 15 November 2020 Ministers today dismissed … Read more