David Hannay

David Hannay is a member of the House of Lords and former UK ambassador to the EU and UN. He was involved in Britain’s accession negotiations to the European Economic Community and was Britain’s Permanent Representative in Brussels when the UK helped to draft the Single European Act, which provided the foundation for the Single Market.

Analysis

Another toxic Tory argument for Brexit

by David Hannay | 09.12.2019

A majority Conservative government will come under huge pressure from its own supporters to diverge from EU rules.

Analysis

PM is shaking the UK to its foundations

by David Hannay | 23.10.2019

Johnson isn’t just risking Northern Ireland by agreeing border controls in Irish Sea. He’s threatening Scotland and Wales.

Comment

Johnson treats UK like a banana republic

by David Hannay | 18.10.2019

PM’s attempt to bounce through Parliament tomorrow a momentous decision determining many aspects of our lives is outrageous.

Comment

Johnson in full blame game mode

by David Hannay | 08.10.2019

Beware of anyone who says a government can successfully play the blame game and work for a deal at the same time.