EU referendum: David Cameron sets out his demands to Europe - live

Did Boris Johnson put his foot in it in talks with Macron?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49440952


Nicht die feine englische Art: Boris Johnson legt vor Macron den Fuß auf den Tisch
Der britische Premier ist für unkonventionelles Benehmen bekannt. Beim Besuch in Paris scherzt er mit dem Gastgeber über die Funktion eines Beistelltischs.
Tagesspiegel
https://www.tagesspiegel.de/politik/nicht-die-feine-englische-art-boris-johnson-legt-vor-macron-den-fuss-auf-den-tisch/24933514.html


In Paris: Boris Johnson sorgt mit schlechtem Benehmen für Kritik
Der britische Premier erntet Spott für sein Verhalten beim Antrittsbesuch in Frankreich. Beim Treffen mit Emmanuel Macron entschied er sich für eine eher ...
t-online.de
https://www.t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/internationale-politik/id_86316744/affront-bei-macron-boris-johnson-sorgt-mit-schlechtem-benehmen-fuer-kritik.html


Boris Johnson all'Eliseo come a casa sua: piedi sul tavolino al colloquio con Macron - Foto
Nelle foto ufficiali con i piedi sul tavolino. Così è stato ritratto il premier britannico Boris Johnson, ricevuto all'Eliseo dal presidente francese Emmanuel Macron.
TGCOM
https://www.tgcom24.mediaset.it/mondo/foto/boris-johnson-all-eliseo-come-a-casa-sua-piedi-sul-tavolino-al-colloquio-con-macron_3101440-2019.shtml


Parigi, Boris Johnson si mette comodo a casa Macron: piede destro sul tavolino
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La Repubblica
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgfrD1ucXrc

Comment - The Heraldic issues we have posted about that SIROP program and former Mayor Boris Johnson knew very well helped him during his office tern and helped him to become PM This historic incident , The French ambassador arrives with a gift of tennis-balls from the French Dauphin, intended to taunt the English king. Henry declares his intention of invading France to enforce his claim to the throne.

King Henry Fifth's Conquest of France
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Henry_Fifth%27s_Conquest_of_France

Boris Johnson could be out of the job within months – here's how Ken Clarke would replace him
https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/boris-johnson-brexit-no-deal-ken-clarke-caretaker-prime-minister-a9077316.html


Boris Johnson calls for removal of US-China trade tariffs
UK prime minister says two countries risk being blamed for global economic downturn
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/aug/24/boris-johnson-calls-for-removal-of-us-china-trade-tariffs

Donald Tusk launches scathing attack on Trump and Johnson as world leaders arrive at G7
European Council president warns Mr Johnson could go down in history as ‘Mr No Deal’
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/trump-boris-johnson-latest-g7-summit-2019-no-deal-brexit-tusk-a9077391.html

You don't get to decide whether Brexit happens, Johnson tells MPs
Boris Johnson issues fresh warning against blocking no deal as he reiterates UK will leave in October
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/aug/26/boris-johnson-warning-mps-block-no-deal-brexit

Boris Johnson faces Commons showdown as opposition parties ally to thwart no deal Brexit


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Brexit: Speaker John Bercow calls parliamentary suspension 'constitutional outrage' – live
Government will prorogue parliament in September, with Queen's speech on 14 October.
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2019/aug/28/spending-review-set-for-next-week-fuels-election-speculation-live


Boris Johnson asks Queen to suspend Parliament
The government has asked the Queen to suspend Parliament just days after MPs return to work in September - and only a few weeks before the Brexit deadline.
BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-49493632


Is Bercow right to call this a “constitutional outrage”?
The Speaker of the Commons John Bercow has wasted no time in condemning Boris Johnson's plan to prorogue Parliament and hold a Queen's speech on 14 ...
New Statesman
https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/staggers/2019/08/bercow-right-call-constitutional-outrage


Just as the PM makes progress towards a deal, Remainers try to trip him up
It was a sorry sight: Remainer MPs, united by their tenuous commitment to democracy, met in Westminster yesterday. to discuss a strategy for stopping a no-deal ...
Telegraph.co.uk
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2019/08/28/just-pm-makes-progress-towards-deal-remainers-try-trip/


Brexit payback: What did MPs expect when they dishonoured the will of the people? COMMENT
What did they expect? Our MPs who have again and again stood in the way of a democratically mandated instruction to leave the European Union. What did ...
Express.co.uk
https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1170974/brexit-news-boris-johnson-brexit-second-referendum-peoples-vote-EU-deal

Parliament to be suspended in September
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-49493632

Queen approves Boris Johnson request to suspend parliament
Opponents of no-deal Brexit denounce the move as a 'coup' by the prime minister
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/boris-johnson-suspend-parliament-queen-prorogue-commons-brexit-a9082281.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR1kvETOk8gqMyTxKHcDDyE4IjxaHAOKIG4V4etGyPE18xWhQQUDEfLvEMg#Echobox=1567000846

Parliament suspended: The Queen approves Boris Johnson's request to prorogue UK Parliament for one month until October 14
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/queen-approves-order-to-prorogue-parliament-for-one-month-until-october-14-a4223326.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR12aAlbsoSeNqbJk0s0ad7cWG_CeV4h3UVWMFsczXWDh73F5gx6CWnK9nQ#Echobox=1567000989

Queen approves UK parliament suspension till October 14
IANS/London
Filed on August 28, 2019 | Last updated on August 28, 2019 at 07.42 pm
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/international/europe/queen-approves-uk-parliament-suspension-till-october-14?fbclid=IwAR0dj_TNtta3lnf1E2b7Qzsy59mbzCblhY2BSQF5sroPik9eVTz-34V8u-s

Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson 'on verge of quitting'
Ruth Davidson is on the verge of quitting as leader of the Scottish Conservatives, BBC Scotland understands. Ms Davidson has been deeply unhappy with the ...
BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-49502861

Ruth Davidson to resign as Scottish Conservative party leader following Parliament suspension
Ruth Davidson is expected to resign as Scottish Conservative leader after being at loggerheads with Boris Johnson over a no-deal Brexit.
Telegraph.co.uk
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/08/28/ruth-davidson-resign-scottish-tory-leader/


Ruth Davidson expected to quit as Scottish Tory leader
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/aug/28/ruth-davidson-expected-to-quit-as-scottish-tory-leader

Brexit betrayal: PM's plan almost jeopardised as Whitehall leaked secret prorogue mission
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1171264/Brexit-news-latest-Queen-prorogue-jacob-Rees-Mogg-Parliament-Boris-Johnson-no-deal

A civil war state of mind now threatens our democracy
Polly Toynbee
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/aug/28/proroguation-parliament-boris-johnson-brexit


Brexit backlash begins as Scottish Tory leader quits
More than 1 million people have signed a petition against the prorogation of parliament.
https://news.sky.com/story/brexit-backlash-begins-as-scottish-tory-leaders-quits-11796535

The Johnson Coup: How papers reacted to Boris Johnson suspending parliament
Boris Johnson's decision to prorogue parliament in a move seen as a blockade to those trying to prevent a no-deal Brexit has been labelled a 'coup' by the ...
Metro.co.uk
https://metro.co.uk/2019/08/29/johnson-coup-papers-reacted-boris-johnson-suspending-parliament-10649026/


We have the numbers and the strategy. A Remain alliance can still defeat Boris Johnson’s tin-pot Brexit dictatorship
The news today that Boris Johnson will try to dissolve parliament to enable him to push through a no-deal Brexit is unfortunately unsurprising. Pandering to the ...
The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/boris-johnson-brexit-parliament-prorogation-remain-alliance-a9082486.html


The cat is out of the bag – Boris Johnson’s shutdown is unconstitutional
Whatever the Tories may claim, it is clear MPs must be allowed a say on a 'crash-out' Brexit, says the shadow attorney general, Shami Chakrabarti.
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/aug/28/cat-bag-boris-johnson-shutdown-unconsitutional-tories-brexit

Brexit : peut-on parler de "coup d'Etat" après la suspension prévue du Parlement ?
Au Royaume-Uni, pays qui ne dispose pas d'une Constitution écrite et figée dans le marbre, tout est question d'interprétation.
franceinfo
https://www.francetvinfo.fr/monde/europe/la-grande-bretagne-et-l-ue/brexit-peut-on-parler-de-coup-d-etat-apres-la-suspension-prevue-du-parlement_3595021.html


Le Hold up
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MonFinancier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbUq5heHj8M


Brexit : furieux, Hugh Grant invite le Premier ministre Boris Johnson à aller se "faire foutre" - LCI
COUP DE GUEULE - On le saura désormais, Hugh Grant ne mâche pas ses mots lorsqu'il est en colère. Mercredi 28 août, c'est Boris Johnson qui a été la cible ...
LCI
https://www.lci.fr/people/brexit-furieux-hugh-grant-invite-le-premier-ministre-boris-johnson-a-aller-se-faire-foutre-2130687.html


Brexit : l'« outrage constitutionnel » de Boris Johnson
ÉDITORIAL. Editorial. Le premier ministre britannique ne trompe personne : ce qu'il veut en réalité à travers la suspension du parlement, c'est empêcher les ...
Le Monde
https://www.lemonde.fr/idees/article/2019/08/29/brexit-l-outrage-constitutionnel-de-boris-johnson_5504161_3232.html


Suspension du Parlement : le coup de maître de Boris Johnson
FIGAROVOX/TRIBUNE - Fin connaisseur du droit constitutionnel britannique, Aurélien Antoine souligne le caractère inédit de la suspension du Parlement ...
Le Figaro
http://www.lefigaro.fr/vox/monde/suspension-du-parlement-le-coup-de-maitre-de-boris-johnson-20190828

The cat is out of the bag – Boris Johnson’s shutdown is unconstitutional
Shami Chakrabarti
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/aug/28/cat-bag-boris-johnson-shutdown-unconsitutional-tories-brexit?fbclid=IwAR0QT4bnwTd7VbdRiKjduwEtuelltBogRZUwTfffGkc1bJu2ty4tt8ml_rs

Brexit: Gove refuses to rule out ignoring any law passed to stop no deal
Michael Gove has repeatedly refused to rule out the possibility that the government could ignore any law passed by parliament to stop a no-deal Brexit and ...
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/sep/01/brexit-gove-refuses-rule-out-ignoring-law-passed-stop-no-deal-


Brexit: Government could ignore law by MPs to block no-deal, Michael Gove admits
Michael Gove has refused to guarantee the government would obey rebel legislation to block a no-deal Brexit if it passes through parliament in the coming days.
The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-latest-no-deal-vote-michael-gove-boris-johnson-a9087261.html


Michel Gove refuses to rule out Government ignoring no-deal Commons vote
Michael Gove refused to confirm Government would abide by no-deal legislation if it is passed. Credit: PA. Michael Gove has refused to confirm the Government ...
ITV News
https://www.itv.com/news/2019-09-01/gove-refuses-to-say-if-government-would-abide-by-legislation-blocking-no-deal/


Michael Gove hints government could ignore the law to ram through no-deal Brexit
Labour demanded answers over the "breathtaking" threat from Boris Johnson's top ally - who refused four times to say the Prime Minister will obey the law.
Mirror Online
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/michael-gove-refuses-rule-out-19118730


PM 'could ignore legislation to block no-deal'
Boris Johnson could refuse to abide a change in the law blocking a no-deal Brexit if MPs force it through next week Michael Gove has said.The Chancellor of the ...
The Times
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/pm-could-ignore-legislation-to-block-no-deal-9dgxf80mg

Boris Johnson loses majority
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The Independent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0n3Px7Ug8I

Phillip Lee MP Defects From The Conservatives To The Lib Dems
Phillip Lee has defected from the Conservatives to the Liberal Democrats, crossing the floor in the House of Commons as Boris Johnson addressed MPs.
HuffPost UK
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/tory-mp-philip-lee-defects-to-the-lib-dems_uk_5d6e78f9e4b09bbc9ef50bba?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9uZXdzLmdvb2dsZS5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEG5CdwPVBJr6IVZPoD4gPjFOL_40Uh2oTO4d1nbx0UIUpBZ6WbnSGgCy0246QSFFLm1x0TM1E8P0uaTiD_dsDCfCy8IQeY5rsfxP5g2g1i9P5AmEgDynAkwRx_eZnDoX5ihTaGQSRBmtRLn_7afoReB4ZWlDfC8lQugSk30_zJz


Brexit latest news: Conservatives lose majority as Phillip Lee defects to Lib Dems ahead of crucial Commons vote
The Conservatives have lost their majority as Phillip Lee defected to the Liberal Democrats ahead of tonight's crucial Commons vote.
Telegraph.co.uk
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/09/03/brexit-latest-news-boris-johnson-no-deal-vote-general-election/


Boris Johnson loses majority as Tory MP defects to Lib Dem benches
Boris Johnson has lost his majority of one after Tory MP Phillip Lee defected to the Lib Dems by sitting on their bench. He made the move while Boris Johnson...
Metro.co.uk
https://metro.co.uk/2019/09/03/boris-johnson-loses-majority-tory-mp-defects-lib-dem-benches-10678697/

Boris Johnson to table motion for election after failed vote – as it happened
More than a dozen Tories defy leader by voting in favour of seizing control of Commons timetable.
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2019/sep/03/commons-showdown-looms-in-battle-over-no-deal-brexit-live


Brexit: Boris Johnson faces showdown in Parliament
The PM faces a showdown in Parliament later as MPs aim to take control of the agenda to stop a no-deal Brexit. Ex-chancellor and Tory rebel Philip Hammond ...
BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-49560557


Brexit vote result: Who were the Tory MPs to vote against Boris? How did Theresa May vote?
https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1173581/Brexit-vote-result-Boris-Johnson-tory-rebel-MP-vote-Theresa-May-brexit-bill

Tory Rory Stewart sacked by text while he accepted politician of the year award
The former Cabinet minister stood for Tory leadership two months ago - but he's one of 21 MPs brutally purged by Boris Johnson over Brexit
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/tory-rory-stewart-sacked-text-19428060

Jo Johnson, Boris Johnson's Brother, Resigns From Parliament
"I’ve been torn between family loyalty and the national interest."
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/jo-johnson-boris-johnsons-brother-resigns-from-parliament_uk_5d70e1cee4b09bbc9efa44c9?ncid=other_email_o63gt2jcad4&utm_campaign=share_email&fbclid=IwAR3XRC6g_WiFGB3-l0DMQU-r1MG8RXQR5y-_d-y39I_DkhwNxYHjcnjsCsA


PM's brother quits as Tory MP and minister
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-49594793

The double shock of global recession and a no-deal Brexit may be more than Europe can withstand
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2019/09/04/double-shock-global-recession-no-deal-brexit-may-europe-can/

House of Lords approves bill to block no-deal Brexit


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Boris Johnson could go to jail if he refuses to delay Brexit, says former prosecutions chief
Former attorney general Dominic Grieve echoes the warning, accusing the PM of acting like a "spoilt child having a tantrum".
https://news.sky.com/story/boris-johnson-could-go-to-jail-if-he-refuses-to-delay-brexit-says-former-prosecutions-chief-11804290

Amber Rudd quits cabinet and Conservative party
The work and pensions secretary says she cannot stand by while moderate fellow Tories are expelled.
BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-49623737


Amber Rudd resigns from cabinet and surrenders Conservative whip
Secretary of state for work and pensions posted her announcement on Twitter on Saturday night.
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/sep/07/amber-rudd-resigns-from-cabinet-and-surrenders-conservative-whip


Exclusive: Amber Rudd resigns from cabinet and quits Tories
Amber Rudd today announces that she is resigning from the cabinet and quitting the Conservative Party over Boris Johnson's “purge” of the party and his ...
The Times
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/exclusive-amber-rudd-resigns-from-cabinet-and-quits-tories-06dqxcjct

Amber Rudd quits Cabinet and Tories in new setback to Boris Johnson over Brexit
Ms Rudd attacked the PM for kicking out 21 Tory MPs who voted with the Opposition in trying to block a no-deal Brexit next month.
Sky News
https://news.sky.com/story/amber-rudd-quits-cabinet-in-new-setback-to-boris-johnson-11804677

Former Tory cabinet minister quits sparking fears of mass exodus


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Brexit: Amber Rudd says no evidence Boris Johnson trying to get deal with EU – live news
Rudd replaced by Therese Coffey as work and pension secretary while Johnson vows to plough on with Brexit by 31 October
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2019/sep/08/brexit-boris-johnson-amber-rudd-resignation-live-news

Commons Speaker John Bercow to stand down
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-49639828?fbclid=IwAR2dY7OCHMCeKM2GRkXkGmuUmoolKwkIMDWur18RLJ5W0nXbbGtWatydt-A

Boris Johnson to suspend Parliament today for more than a month despite Brexit crisis, Number 10 announces
Decision to close the doors of Westminster until 14 October means the prime minister will avoid a double grilling by MPs on Wednesday
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/boris-johnson-news-parliament-prorogue-suspend-brexit-commons-latest-a9097401.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR3uP76qTMguH9kK_Kfm8LDR9FT3YWyCdDJq2woZjJZ3UMFvGpW9sqi0JSs#Echobox=1568025511

Tuesday briefing: Bitter end as angry MPs are sent away
Chaotic scenes and cries of 'shame' at prorogation … too many take addictive medications … and bungled effort to make North Korean envoy defect.
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/10/tuesday-briefing-bitter-end-as-angry-mps-are-sent-away


Chaotic scenes in the Commons as parliament is suspended – as it happened
Last day of parliament also sees prime minister forced to publish no-deal plans.
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2019/sep/09/brexit-latest-news-eu-no-deal-bill-royal-assent-boris-johnson-parliament-politics-live


News Daily: MPs reject election and drug-dependency concern
If you want to get this briefing by email, sign-up here. John Bercow Image copyright EPA. MPs reject election, as Parliament suspended. Parliament is now ...
BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49636576

France to insist on a ‘two-year’ extension to allow Brexit re-evaluation
MP from President Macron's party says UK cannot have another three month delay
https://inews.co.uk/news/brexit/france-to-insist-on-a-two-year-extension-to-allow-brexit-re-evaluation/


EU puts Ireland's commissioner who called Boris Johnson 'unelected' in charge of negotiating Brexit trade deal with UK
Ireland's EU commissioner, an arch-critic of Brexit and Boris Johnson, is to be put in charge of negotiating trade deals for the bloc, Brussels has announced.
The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-latest-boris-johnson-ireland-eu-commissioner-trade-deal-uk-a9098821.html


European Commission names Irish Brexit critic to handle EU-UK trade talks
The European Commission named Phil Hogan, an Irish politician with a hatred of Brexit, to lead the department that will negotiate a free trade agreement with ...
Telegraph.co.uk
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/09/10/european-commission-names-irish-brexit-critic-handle-eu-uk-trade/