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

Brexit weekly briefing: customs union fast becoming the big issue
The Guardian 2h ago
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/apr/24/brexit-weekly-briefing-customs-union-fast-becoming-the-big-issue

John Simpson: Why there is more than one border to fix in these Brexit negotiations
Belfast Telegraph 2h ago
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/john-simpson-why-there-is-more-than-one-border-to-fix-in-these-brexit-negotiations-36831652.html

Leaked EU papers suggest Brussels knows Irish backstop is flawed
http://www.cityam.com/284566/leaked-eu-papers-suggest-brussels-knows-irish-backstop

House of Lords block plan for the government to scrap EU Human Rights laws after Britexit

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-latest-eu-rights-charter-uk-government-house-of-lords-withdrawal-bill-a8318731.html

Brexit: Are countries really 'queuing up for trade deals' with Britain?
The Independent 16m ago
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/dbrexit-uk-trade-deals-customs-partnership-eu-impact-theresa-may-plan-a8332411.html

Brexit LIVE: Theresa May's war cabinet meets as she faces customs union showdown
Live Updating Daily Mail 7h ago
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5681421/Brexit-LIVE-Theresa-Mays-war-cabinet-meets.html

Brexit: The government's customs options
BBC News 15m ago
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43979180

Greening warns young voters won't forgive damaging Brexit deal
The Guardian 1h ago
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/may/06/justine-greening-warns-young-voters-wont-forgive-damaging-brexit-deal


PM's customs option remains on the table, Business Secretary insists
Sky News 2h ago
https://news.sky.com/story/pms-customs-option-remains-on-the-table-business-secretary-insists-11361195

Theresa May struggles to compromise over 'new relationship with EU'
Metro 1h ago
http://metro.co.uk/2018/05/06/theresa-may-struggles-compromise-new-relationship-eu-7524695/

Theresa May must stick to her guns and push for a customs partnership with the EU
Opinion The Independent 16m ago
https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/editorials/theresa-may-eu-brexit-customs-partnership-commons-vote-a8338826.html

Brexit: Peers inflict 12th defeat on government by voting to remove official exit date from bill
The Independent 7m ago
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-theresa-may-eu-withdrawal-bill-house-lords-peers-deal-vote-customs-union-a8341706.html

Peers vote to remove exit date from Government's flagship Brexit bill
Sky News 1h ago
https://news.sky.com/story/government-suffers-11th-brexit-bill-defeat-in-house-of-lords-11364159

Brexit news latest: Theresa May suffers yet another defeat as House of Lords votes to keep Britain in EU agencies
Evening Standard 2h ago
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/brexit-news-latest-theresa-may-suffers-yet-another-defeat-as-house-of-lords-votes-to-maintain-a3833676.html

People should have vote on whether UK leaves the single market on exit from EU
Opinion Scottish Daily Record 14h ago
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/opinion/people-should-vote-single-market-12496855

Peers vote to scrap the official Brexit date from the Withdrawal Bill in defiance of Government policy in the TWELFTH ...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5701287/Now-Lords-bid-scrap-time-limit-leaving-EU.html

Government Suffers Four House Of Lords Brexit Bill Defeats In One Day
HuffPost UK 7h ago
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/government-suffers-12th-brexit-bill-defeat-as-lords-back-removal-of-exit-day_uk_5af1c8cae4b0ab5c3d6a7e95


Lords Defeat May on Customs Union in Test of Brexit Plans
Highly Cited Bloomberg 18 Apr 2018
https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2018-04-18/lords-defeat-may-on-customs-union-in-challenge-to-brexit-plans

BBC News
Brexit: Peers call for UK to remain in European Economic Area
BBC News 6h ago
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44038476

May forced to give MPs single market vote after shock defeat
In-depth The Guardian 6h ago
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/may/08/labour-peers-force-may-to-give-mps-vote-over-single-market-plans

Theresa May can reverse most of the Lords defeats – except on a customs union
Opinion The Independent 2h ago
https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/lords-defeat-brexit-theresa-may-customs-union-a8342496.html

Daily Mail
Labour Brexit chaos as Corbyn faces HUGE Commons revolt by MPs demanding Britain stays in the EU single market
Daily Mail 3h ago
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5708211/Corbyn-faces-HUGE-Commons-revolt-MPs-staying-single-market.html

EU withdrawal bill: what happens next after Lords votes?
MPs and peers are set to tussle over 14 defeats inflicted by the Lords on the government
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/may/09/eu-withdrawal-bill-what-happens-next-after-lords-votes

Lords inflict 15th defeat on government over EU withdrawal bill
The Guardian 56m ago
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/may/16/lords-inflict-15th-defeat-on-government-over-eu-withdrawal-bill

UK government suffers new Brexit defeat as Lords demand environment safeguards
Reuters UK 1h ago
https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-eu-lords/uk-government-suffers-new-brexit-defeat-as-lords-demand-environment-safeguards-idUKKCN1IH2BE?il=0

House of Lords hands Theresa May another Brexit defeat
Irish Times 36m ago
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/uk/house-of-lords-hands-theresa-may-another-brexit-defeat-1.3497822


Brexit: EU Withdrawal bill suffers 15th defeat in Lords
BBC News 2h ago
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44144296

Fresh blow for Theresa May as EU Withdrawal Bill suffers its fifteenth defeat in the Lords
PoliticsHome.com 1h ago
https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk/houses/lords/news/95235/fresh-blow-theresa-may-eu-withdrawal-bill-suffers-its-fifteenth

Cabinet agrees Brexit customs 'backstop' option
A customs proposal aimed at preventing a hard border in Ireland after Brexit has been agreed by cabinet.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44148027


Britain prepared to stay tied to customs union beyond 2021 after Theresa May 'outguns' Brexiteers
Britain will tell Brussels it is prepared to stay tied to the customs union beyond 2021 as ministers remain deadlocked over a future deal with the EU, the ...
Telegraph.co.uk
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2018/05/16/britain-will-tell-eu-prepared-stay-tied-customs-union-beyond/

Mirror Online
Theresa May to reveal her Brexit backup plan - and many Tories won't like it
The Prime Minister confirmed she will soon reveal plans for a "backstop" if the riddle of the Irish border isn't solved in time.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/theresa-reveal-brexit-backup-plan-12552613

Theresa May wins crucial support over Northern Ireland border plan
UK prime minister makes progress on proposal to avoid hard border, despite claims of disarray over Brexit strategy.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/may/17/theresa-may-gains-support-with-northern-ireland-border-solution


UK to tell EU it is ready to stay in customs union beyond 2021 - Telegraph
Britain will tell Brussels it is prepared to stay in the European Union's customs union beyond 2021 as ministers remained deadlocked over a future deal with the ...
https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-eu-customs/uk-to-tell-eu-it-is-ready-to-stay-in-customs-union-beyond-2021-telegraph-idUKKCN1IH33V

Brexit news latest: Theresa May warned by business leaders and MPs over customs union
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/brexit-news-latest-theresa-may-warned-by-business-leaders-and-mps-over-customs-union-a3847606.html

BREXIT NIGHTMARE: How SECOND transition period could drag exit out until at least 2023
PRIME Minister Theresa May will ask the European Union for a SECOND transition
https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/964630/brexit-theresa-may-european-union-transition-period-hard-border-northern-ireland


Full Brexit set to take seven years as Theresa May seeks extra transition period
Theresa May is set to ask the European Union for an extra transition period that would see full Brexit delayed until around seven years after the vote to Leave.
The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-theresa-may-extra-transition-2023-eu-northern-ireland-backstop-a8367106.html

Brexit: Technology-based customs system 'could cost £20bn'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44229606

EU officials tear into UK’s ‘fantasy’ Brexit negotiating strategy as talks turn bitter
Brexit negotiations have begun to dramatically sour after months of deadlock, with exasperated EU officials tearing into Britain's “fantasy” negotiating strategy ...
The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-latest-uk-eu-customs-plan-northern-ireland-theresa-may-a8368101.html

Falling investment, weak household spending drag on UK economy
Falling business investment and the weakest household spending growth in more than three years marked a bad start to 2018 for Britain's economy, as official ...
Reuters UK
https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-economy/falling-investment-weak-household-spending-drag-on-uk-economy-in-first-quarter-idUKKCN1IQ0XU

UK economy posts worst quarterly GDP figures for five years
The weakest household spending for three years and falling levels of business investment dragged the economy to the worst quarter for five years, official ...
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/may/25/uk-economy-posts-worst-quarterly-gdp-figures-for-five-years


UK slowdown confirmed as economists fear longer-term slump
Almost all parts of Britain's economy slowed down in the first three months of the year, official figures have confirmed, with investment falling and exports failing ...
The Telegraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2018/05/25/uk-slowdown-confirmed-economists-fear-longer-term-slump/


UK GDP suffers worst rate of growth in six years
GDP grew by just 0.1 per cent in the first quarter of the year, according to the second, unrevised, estimate put out by the Office for National Statistics. And once ...
City A.M.
http://www.cityam.com/286429/uk-gdp-suffers-worst-rate-growth-six-years


UK economic growth is confirmed as slowest since 2012
The economy grew by just 0.1 per cent in the first quarter of the year as consumers tightened their belts.
Daily Mail
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5770831/UK-economic-growth-confirmed-slowest-2012.html

Anti-Brexit tycoon George Soros says EU faces 'existential crisis'
Brexit is "immensely damaging" and must be stopped but the EU also must change, says George Soros.
BBC News
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44292870

Soros-backed campaign to push for new Brexit vote within a year
Billionaire says holding fresh referendum soon could save UK from 'immense damage'
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/may/29/george-soros-drastic-action-needed-for-eurozone-to-survive

Brexit: Second referendum campaign to be launched, George Soros announces
A campaign to secure a second Brexit referendum is to be launched in days, the billionaire George Soros has announced. The financier, in a keynote speech, ...
The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-latest-second-referendum-vote-george-soros-best-for-britain-gina-miller-a8375071.html

George Soros admits EU is in existential crisis and says the second referendum campaign will begin
Billionaire anti Brexit campaigner George Soros today admitted the EU is in 'existential crisis' as he stepped up his efforts to stop Britain's departure.
Daily Mail
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5783021/George-Soros-admits-EU-existential-crisis.html

Billionaire George Soros vows to spend five years fighting for a second EU referendum in bid to overturn
GEORGE Soros' fight to stop Brexit will go on for another FIVE YEARS, the tycoon hinted today as he called for a second EU referendum. The hedge fund ...
The Sun
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/6404037/george-soros-overturn-brexit-referendum/

No-deal Brexit 'would clear Scottish supermarkets of food in two days'
Supermarkets in Scotland would run out of food within two days if the UK leaves the EU without a Brexit deal, according to leaked government analysis.
The Scotsman
https://www.scotsman.com/news/no-deal-brexit-would-clear-scottish-supermarkets-of-food-in-two-days-1-4748960

Britain 'could suffer shortages of food and medicine' under no-deal Brexit
The bloodcurdling warning about the impact of failing to reach any agreement with the EU has emerged as Theresa May's negotiations with the bloc reach a ...
Daily Mail
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5800017/Britain-suffer-shortages-food-medicine-no-deal-Brexit.html

BREXIT BLOCK: Army of Remainers will go DOOR-TO-DOOR in bid to overturn EU exit
AN ARMY of Remoaners will hit doorsteps across the country this summer as they ramp up their bid to thwart Brexit. Campaigners are planning to visit ...
Express.co.uk
https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/968712/brexit-remoaners-doorsteps-campaigners-house-visit-uk-eu

No-deal Brexit would mean immediate food and medicine shortages, government 'doomsday' study claims
Britain could be hit with food and medicine shortages within two weeks of leaving the European Union if a Brexit deal isn't reached, a new government study has ...
The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-no-deal-food-medicine-shortage-doomsday-armageddon-david-davis-a8381076.html

A 'doomsday' no-deal Brexit scenario could see Britain run out of food within days — and it only gets worse from there
Secret warnings drawn up by senior civil servants for David Davis, the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, suggests a "doomsday" no-deal...
Business Insider UK
http://uk.businessinsider.com/a-no-deal-brexit-could-see-britain-run-out-of-food-within-days-2018-6

David Davis urged not to resign over Brexit backstop
Allies of Brexit secretary urge him to remain as row over customs union presents PM with one of her biggest crises yet.
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/jun/07/david-davis-urged-not-to-resign-over-brexit-backstop

Brexit: Ministers meet over 'backstop' plans
Theresa May will meet senior ministers later in an attempt to resolve tensions over the government's Brexit "backstop" plan. In the proposal the UK would match ...
BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44391539

Theresa May averts Brexit crisis after David Davis resignation talk
The PM now "expects" a backstop solution to the Irish border to end by 2022, after claims David Davis could quit over the issue.
Sky News
https://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-averts-brexit-crisis-after-david-davis-resignation-talk-11397395

Brexit: David Davis plans revolt over customs backstop plan
Theresa May is facing a dramatic cabinet showdown with David Davis, the Brexit secretary, over the government's final backstop plan to avoid a hard border in ...
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/jun/06/customs-backstop-we-expect-a-time-limit-stresses-david-davis

May's broken Brexit backstop - ITV News
Read May's broken Brexit backstop latest on ITV News. All the Brexit news.
ITV News
http://www.itv.com/news/2018-06-06/mays-broken-brexit-backstop/

‘Stop Boris’ MPs rally round May ahead of crucial Brexit votes
Rebels fear sparking leadership crisis while Corbyn faces his own revolt from Labour remainers.
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/jun/09/stop-boris-theresa-may-mps-backing-crucial-votes-brexit

Senior Tory Remainers and Leavers urge rebels to back May on EU vote or risk toppling government
Conservative Brexit factions have united to order party rebels to back Theresa May's flagship Brexit bill or risk toppling the government. Ex-home secretary ...
The Independent


The Observer view on why MPs must vote in our best interests in the Brexit moment of truth
Theresa May and her ministers have acted solely for their own political ends. The Commons has to do its duty for the country.
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jun/10/the-observer-view-on-mps-having-chance-to-vote-in-interests-of-people-on-brexit

WE ARE READY: May SAVAGES Lords plot to BLOCK Brexit and vows to take back control from EU
THERESA MAY last night savaged unelected peers for trying to block Brexit and vowed not to accept “anything that prevents us from taking back control of our ...
Express.co.uk
https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/971993/brexit-news-eu-uk-theresa-may-house-of-lords-eu-withdrawal-bill-latest

'She's toast!' Theresa May faces new Tory threat to topple her over Brexit as EU prepares 'ambush'
Theresa May appears to be facing a new Tory bid to topple her just as Brexit key clashes reach their climax
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/shes-toast-theresa-faces-new-12675845

Tory minister Phillip Lee resigns over Brexit on day of crucial EU withdrawal votes
A Conservative minister has quit his job over the way Theresa May is delivering Brexit, in a blow for the government ahead of critical votes in the House of ...
The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-philip-lee-resign-justice-minister-conservative-tory-eu-withdrawal-vote-a8394676.html

Brexit: MPs vote on Lords amendments to the EU withdrawal bill - Politics live
Rolling coverage of the day's political developments, including MPs debating and voting on Lords amendments.
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/blog/live/2018/jun/12/brexit-no-10-rejects-last-minute-meaningful-vote-compromise-ahead-of-key-vote-politics-live

Brexit QUIT SHOCK: May suffers humiliating BLOW - minister resigns over her Brexit 'fudge'
https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/973027/Brexit-news-minister-resigns-Theresa-May-blow-quits-policy

Dominic Grieve warns May 'we could collapse Government' over Brexit
Tory rebel ringleader Dominic Grieve today warned Theresa May that he and his allies 'could collapse the Government' if she refuses to bow to his Brexit ...
Daily Mail
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5853433/Dominic-Grieve-warns-collapse-Government-Brexit.html

Tory Remainer rebels admit they could 'collapse the Government' by voting against Theresa May's Brexit deal
Tory rebels have admitted they could “collapse the Government” if they vote against Theresa May's final Brexit deal.
Telegraph.co.uk
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2018/06/17/tory-remainer-rebels-admit-could-collapse-government-voting/

May double-crossed Grieve over Brexit – this is a constitutional crisis
So much for parliament taking back control. Now MPs are being asked to deprive themselves of any meaningful vote, says Labour peer Andrew Adonis.
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jun/17/may-grieve-brexit-constitutional-crisis

'We could collapse the Government' Grieve sends stark threat to May over Brexit concession
Dominic Grieve sent shockwaves to Downing Street this morning after the party rebel issued a stark threat to Theresa May over her future as Prime Minister.
Express
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/975488/Brexit-News-Dominic-Grieve-Theresa-May-concessions-meaningful-vote-rebels

Ailing MP wheeled into Commons in pyjamas criticises Tory whips -The black house started building their garden wall Brexite ---
A Labour MP who discharged herself from hospital and attended parliament in her pyjamas in order to take part in a Brexit vote has accused Tory whips of ...
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/jun/20/ailing-mp-wheeled-into-commons-in-pyjamas-criticises-tory-whips

'Parliament could NOT stop it' No-deal Brexit 'BACK ON' following meaningful vote victory
A NO-DEAL Brexit scenario could be back on after a senior member of Theresa May's Cabinet admitted Parliament would not be able to stop the UK walking ...
Express.co.uk
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/977381/Brexit-news-BBC-Newsnight-no-deal-Brexit-back-on-following-meaningful-vote-victory

Brexit bill: the Labour rebels who could save May in a crucial commons vote
This afternoon MPs will vote on one of the most contentious aspects of the key Brexit legislation that will be a crucial test of Theresa May's Parliamentary ...
The Times
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/brexit-bill-the-labour-rebels-who-could-save-may-in-a-crucial-commons-vote-grf8fhgkn

A bad day for Grieve, the rebel Tory who forgot how to rebel
Sometimes it's the cleverest people who turn out to be the most stupid. Or certainly the most gullible. Before Dominic Grieve had spoken, the debate on ...
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/jun/20/dominic-grieve-tory-rebel-meaningful-vote-brexit

Hospitalised Labour MP Naz Shah is wheeled into the Commons for a tight Brexit vote
Undignified scenes in Parliament as the unwell MP - with a sick bucket on her lap - was forced to attend the Commons chamber to cast her vote against the ...
The Sun
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/6586772/hospitalised-labour-mp-naz-shah-is-wheeled-into-the-commons-for-a-tight-brexit-vote/

Brexit: Three 'simple' requirements for EU citizens to stay in UK
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44553225

David Davis resigns as Brexit secretary
The minister leading Brexit negotiations deserts the PM at a crucial time, saying he doubts the Tories can keep their promises.
Sky News
http://www.itv.com/news/2018-07-09/why-david-davis-quit-and-how-his-departure-may-unseat-the-pm/

DAVIS BREXIT EXIT David Davis QUITS in protest at Theresa May’s soft Brexit plans leaving government in chaos
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/6728248/david-davis-resigns-theresa-may-brexit-plan/

Brexit secretary David Davis resigns plunging government into crisis
David Davis has resigned as Brexit secretary, shattering the hard-won consensus around Theresa May's Chequers deal and plunging her government into crisis ...
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/jul/08/david-davis-resigns-as-brexit-secretary-reports-say


The Observer view on how Theresa May’s fragile deal would be a disaster for Britain
The prime minister has secured a scrappy trade-off in her party, but it won't wash with the EU.
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jul/08/observer-view-on-chequers-agreement-scrappy-trade-off

Theresa May's Cabinet in crisis as David Davis resigns over Brexit plan
David Davis resigns from Cabinet over Theresa May's Brexit plan • Steve Baker, his deputy, and another Brexit minister Suella Braverman also quit • Jacob ...
Telegraph.co.uk
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2018/07/08/david-davis-resigns-brexit-secretary/


Rees-Mogg twists the knife on May and vows to vote down PM's Chequers plan
Jacob Rees-Mogg has revealed he will oppose Theresa May's 'misfounded' Cabinet agreement, as he hit out at the PM in the wake of David Davis's resignation.
Daily Mail
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5932025/Rees-Mogg-twists-knife-vows-vote-PMs-Chequers-plan.html

Boris Johnson quits as pressure on Theresa May mounts
Boris Johnson has resigned as UK foreign secretary, deepening the political rebellion against a plan for a soft Brexit put forward by prime minister Theresa May.
Financial Times
https://www.ft.com/content/ea014bf2-8381-11e8-a29d-73e3d454535d


Boris Johnson resigns as Foreign Secretary as pressure builds on Theresa May's leadership - latest news
Boris Johnson has resigned, adding pressure on Theresa May over her handling of the Brexit negotiations.
Telegraph.co.uk


LIVE: Theresa May sticks to her guns on Brexit as Boris Johnson quits
https://news.sky.com/story/live-theresa-may-sticks-to-her-guns-on-brexit-as-boris-johnson-quits-11430763

Theresa May to meet new-look cabinet amid Brexit turmoil
Theresa May is forced to carry out a reshuffle after a string of resignations over her Brexit strategy.
BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44775197

May's plan 'sticks in the throat', says Boris Johnson as he resigns over Brexit
Senior Conservative becomes third minister to walk out over 'common rulebook' proposal.
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/jul/09/boris-johnson-resigns-as-foreign-secretary-brexit



Boris Johnson's net worth revealed after Foreign Secretary resigns
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5934783/Boris-Johnsons-net-worth-revealed-Foreign-Secretary-resigns.html


Boris Johnson's worst gaffes revealed as he resigns as Foreign Secretary
From calling black people "piccaninnies" and describing Barack Obama as "part-Kenyan" to rugby tackling a 10-year-old Japanese boy, BoJo is no stranger to ...
Mirror.co.uk


The Guardian view on Boris Johnson’s resignation: good riddance to a national embarrassment
Editorial: Theresa May tried to hold her party together over Brexit. Two senior resignations mean she now has to win the battle against the leaver fanatics.
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jul/09/the-guardian-view-on-boris-johnsons-resignation-good-riddance-to-a-national-embarrassment


Opinion | The intellectual dishonesty of the Brexit Taliban is now in full view
The United Kingdom is crashing into the fundamental intellectual dishonesty of its brave Brexit campaigners: No one on the pro-Brexit side had the courage or ...
The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/gdpr-consent/?destination=%2fnews%2fglobal-opinions%2fwp%2f2018%2f07%2f09%2fthe-intellectual-dishonesty-of-the-brexit-taliban-is-now-in-full-view%2f%3f&utm_term=.37d1de84425c


Boris Johnson tells PM she is suffocating Brexit 'dream'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44770847


Bashing Corbyn won’t save Theresa May from a Brexit revolt
If in doubt, blame Corbyn. So much of the strategy employed by so many of the players in British politics can be distilled to that mantra. Theresa May is one of ...
New Statesman
https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk/2018/07/bashing-corbyn-won-t-save-theresa-may-brexit-revolt


Theresa May, Michael Gove and Jacob Rees-Mogg: where do they stand now?
Careers are in the balance after latest Brexit turmoil.
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/jul/10/theresa-may-michael-gove-and-jacob-rees-mogg-where-do-they-stand-now

The Chequers deal for Brexit is dead — so is it this May, that May or the highway?
THE Chequers deal is a dud. It will not deliver Brexit. David Davis and Boris Johnson showed real leadership and courage in giving up their Cabinet seats after ...
The Sun
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/6747206/the-chequers-deal-for-brexit-is-dead-so-is-it-this-may-that-may-or-the-highway/

Theresa May's new-look cabinet meets amid Brexit turmoil
Theresa May's new-look cabinet has met for the first time after a string of resignations over her Brexit strategy left her government in crisis. Mrs May was forced to ...
BBC News


Boris Johnson weighs up how to challenge Theresa May
On Friday, the UK foreign secretary Boris Johnson congratulated Theresa May on reaching a decision on the way forward with Brexit. On Monday, he resigned in ...
Financial Times
https://www.ft.com/content/ce664ef0-8459-11e8-96dd-fa565ec55929

Europe threatens to sink May's new plan over Irish border concern
The European Parliament has threatened to veto Theresa May's new Brexit plan if she does not come forward with a "credible" policy to prevent a hard border in ...
Belfast Telegraph
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/brexit/europe-threatens-to-sink-mays-new-plan-over-irish-border-concern-37112918.html

'NO to EU laws!' Tory MPs HIT OUT at Dominic Raab over May's white paper Brexit proposals
Furious MPs lashed out at Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab in the House of Commons, criticising the "common rulebook" approach to Mrs May's blueprint for UK's ...
Express
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/987975/Brexit-news-uk-eu-theresa-may-dominic-raab-white-paper-latest-update

Brexit white paper: New blow for Theresa May as Tory MPs - and Donald Trump - trash plans
Theresa May's blueprint for a future EU relationship is criticised by Brexiteers, while the US president also questions the plan.
Sky News
https://news.sky.com/story/brexit-white-paper-new-blow-for-theresa-may-as-tory-mps-and-donald-trump-trash-plans-11434506

PM says White Paper delivers 'the Brexit people voted for'
The government has published its blueprint for UK relations with the EU, with Theresa May saying it "delivers on the Brexit people voted for". The long-awaited ...
BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44807741

Soft or hard, no brand of Brexit can command a Commons majority
Theresa May has even resorted to wooing Labour MPs in the vain hope of rallying support for her white paper, says political risk analyst Mujtaba Rahman.
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jul/13/soft-hard-brexit-no-commons-majority-theresa-may