Bill Emmott

“Due impartiality” by broadcasters during elections needs to be respected by candidates too

What Ulster needs from Britain is stability, prosperity and a viable devolved government. No tweak to Johnson’s proposal can deliver that

New Italian government could have big impact on European economy and its foreign policy, leaving Brexit Britain as a helpless bystander.

Whatever happens during the months of post-election negotiations, Italy will now join Britain as a marginal player in European affairs

Italian and German votes in March will be critical for EU stability. But Brexit Britain will have negligible role handling possible crisis.

Brexiters’ approach to UK commitments over Northern Ireland reveals disdain for British history, honour, and soldiers who died in province.

Time is short to change public opinion. Pro-Europeans must seek every chance to force ministers to expose hard choices and concrete plans.

Some Leavers accuse those who say Brexit is a bad idea of being undemocratic or guilty of subversion. They are the undemocratic ones.

Whatever restrictions the UK puts on EU countries they can be expected to reciprocate - whether it’s work visas, airport checks or fishing.

Vernon Bogdanor’s argument that a further EU referendum looks ever likelier is well made. But a fresh general election looks even likelier.

Daniel Hannan’s claim that it is chiefly opponents of Brexit who attribute the referendum vote to anti-immigration feelings is extraordinary

Contrary to the hopes of some rosy-eyed remainers, cabinet consensus around a transition period makes a hard Brexit likelier.