Brexit weekly: 5 things

Brexit weekly: 5 things

No election? Oh, yes there is! Where else to start this week but with Theresa May’s sudden and unexpected announcement of a snap General Election on 8 June. The Prime Minister’s decision was a shock to many, and even members of her Cabinet and Downing Street staff...
Back to the polling booth

Back to the polling booth

Just after 11am yesterday, Theresa May stepped out of Number 10 and up to the lectern on Downing Street. Five minutes later, political hacks and policy wonks were picking their jaws up off the floor. Those responsible for polling stations were thinking about moving...
Brexit weekly: 5 things

Brexit weekly: 5 things

We need to talk about Russia With the battle over Brexit terms (mostly) on hiatus during parliamentary recess, the Government has found fresh cause for disagreement with European ministers over the response to Russia’s alleged involvement in last week’s chemical...