On Wednesday, ITV’s political editor stated a Brexit trade deal could potentially be on the cards following both sides making progress on fishing rights; the tweet follows another tweet which said there was no chance of an accord before Christmas…. Read More ›
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Britain must successfully trade deal with Canada by December 31, 2020: Liz Truss
On Thursday. British trade minister Liz Truss said, Britain is determined to enter into a trade agreement with Canada before the end of this year thus underscoring the notion that both countries could enter into subsequent agreements after securing this… Read More ›
British elections sees rise of nationalists in Northern Ireland and Scotland
On Friday, with Democratic Unionist Party deputy leader Nigel Dodds losing his seat in the British parliament has increases the likelihood of Northern Ireland electing more Irish nationalists than pro-British unionists for the first time since 1921. As a result,… Read More ›
The UK will leave the EU with Johnson’s deal: Downing Street source
The assertion from Downing Street comes at a time when there is increasing speculation of an election before Christmas. As per a senior source from Downing Street, the UK will ultimately leave the European Union on terms set out by… Read More ›
The United Kingdom’s economic fate hangs in the balance as British parliament faces 2 crucial votes
Boris Johnson, who has been the face of the 2016 referendum campaign, now faces an unenviable position of keeping his “do of die” pledge and ensuring Brexit in just 9 days. Defeat in either of the two votes places him… Read More ›
Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal faces stormy clouds in parliament
For Johnson, passing the deal is a do-or-die situation: he has banked on the phrase repeatedly, saying he will get the deal through by October 31, no matter what. On Saturday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s last-minute plan to secure… Read More ›
Britain clinches Brexit agreement
The keys to the deal lies with the DUP, which provides critical support to Johnson’s government. On Thursday, in a historic development, at the very last minute, Britain has managed to clinch a Brexit deal with the EU. However, British… Read More ›
Pathway to Brexit deal sighted by negotiators
Both sides are cautious to not disturb the delicate balance that has been arrived at and have not disclosed the compromises, if any, that have been made. On Friday, just hours after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Irish… Read More ›
Aiming to strengthen her hand, Theresa May calls for June 8 elections
The call for an early elections, is a calculated gamble, and an indicator to the obstacles she is facing from within her party. In a surprise development that underscores the prevalent atmosphere within the British government, Prime Minister Theresa May… Read More ›