Now we need a Green Paper, Theresa May
It’s good PM will need MPs’ approval before triggering Article 50. But for vote to be informed, May must now reveal her Brexit plan.
Article 50 isn’t the main parliamentary battleground
The repeal of the European Communities Act is where the real parliamentary battle will be fought.
May won’t use strongest legal argument in Article 50 case
There’s a legally smart, politically toxic argument: triggering clause isn’t tantamount to quitting EU because we could change our minds.
PM mustn’t press button without a plan and a vote
Theresa May has made half a U-turn conceding a Commons debate before she triggers Article 50. MPs must now extract a plan and force a vote.
MPs must fight for parliamentary sovereignty
Theresa May is trying to neuter parliament, saying it’s her right to interpret the people’s will. Democrats of all stripes must stop her.
Sunday Express kills inaccurate story about EU coastguard
Tabloid corrects story that wrongly said EU wanted control of our costs after InFacts complaint - seven months after it was published.
Government misses main argument in Article 50 legal case
Triggering divorce clause could lead to automatic withdrawal from EU. Government’s preliminary legal response fails to address this.
Whatever courts say, Parliament should decide on Article 50
Judges will decide whether PM can trigger formal EU divorce proceedings. Either way, MPs’ scrutiny likely to lead to better Brexit deal.
How could it be legitimate not to abide by referendum?
Only if the will of the people or the options on the table demonstrably change. Even then a u-turn would need a new democratic mandate.
Why UK should stay in EU – in 300 words
Britain has a fantastic opportunity to lead Europe if it remains. It faces big economic and geopolitical risks if it leaves.
Answer to Queen’s question: peace, power and prosperity
The Queen has been asking dinner companions for three good reasons why we should stay in EU, according to her biographer. Here’s the answer.
Game theory, maths and the EU referendum
To avoid race to bottom on workers’ rights, climate change or destructive tax competition, countries need to cooperate, writes Tim Gowers.