The Democratic Unionist Party has no legal power to hold up the trade deal, which would simplify post-Brexit trad rules. But a rejection could sabotage efforts to restart Northern Ireland’s government. nyti.ms
It’s home to pro-Brexit groups and climate change sceptics, reports @jamesrbuk. But just how much power over this government is wielded by the tenants of 55 Tufton Street? theneweuropean.co.uk
Is TV coverage of 'supply line issues' and the power crisis underselling the impact of Brexit? @sanglesey wants to hear your thoughts for this week's podcast t.co
"Only a third rate bunch of politicians would champion a narrative such as Brexit which has no demonstrable benefit other than being a seductive fantasy propelling them to power... we shall in due course elect a pro-European government." theneweuropean.co.uk
Since the Brexit referendum in 2016, the U.K. has said its aim is reclaiming sovereignty. But sovereignty under Brexit isn’t the same as power. on.wsj.com
"It is as a result of Brexit and the power grab by Boris Johnson of devolved powers in Scotland during the Brexit process that the UK will lose Scotland." buff.ly
"This is the beginning of the end of Britain as a major European power." Martin Bell, the former war correspondent and campaigning MP, on Brexit, Trump and his most recent brush with death theneweuropean.co.uk
"This is the beginning of the end of Britain as a major European power." Martin Bell on Brexit, Trump and his most recent brush with death theneweuropean.co.uk
“Tory plans for a Brexit power grab on Scotland represent the biggest threat to devolution since the Scottish Parliament was reconvened in 1999." buff.ly
The small Brexit Party could act as a spoiler, draining away just enough votes in enough closely contested districts to swing the balance of power in Parliament toward Labour. nyti.ms