Trump urges walking away – how’s that going for him?
“Art of the Deal” author’s insistence UK should walk away in EU talks is lapped up by Brexiters. But Trump is proof it’s a dumb tactic.
We must not desert the values fought for on D-Day
The 75th anniversary of the Normandy landings is a time to salute the sacrifice of those who died but also look to lessons for today.
Flattering Trump is no substitute for close EU partners
Look past trivialities of US president’s visit. On policy, UK’s values and goals are much closer to our European allies.
Better to hold new Brexit vote than rush to revoke
Change UK politicians argue we must revoke Brexit soon or risk crashing out. But October is unlikely to be the hard deadline they claim.
Skipping Sibiu summit is May’s latest unforced error with EU...
Every one of the matters under discussion at the EU’s informal meeting is important to the UK - whether we Brexit or not.
May and Corbyn will neglect services sector at our peril
Leaving out services (80% of our economy) from customs union plan would gum up trade with EU. Deals with other countries will be tricky too.
Post-Brexit student rules will degrade our universities
UK’s higher education is a national asset. A sensible, rational government would support it. This one is driving international students away
State visit is chance to remind Trump of EU’s role in peace...
UK visit due to happen alongside US president’s commemoration of D-Day. EU’s role in security of continent couldn’t be more pertinent.
EU should pay no attention to Rees-Mogg
Brexiter says we should be as awkward as possible if Brexit is delayed. Scope to do so is limited and incentive to cooperate is great.
Art of the deal in diplomacy is not to walk from the table
A common refrain by Lords in this week’s shameless filibustering was you can’t get a good deal unless you walk from talks. That’s nonsense.
It’s the PM not MPs who is guilty of constitutional arson
She’s riding roughshod over convention - refusing to accept that Parliament is sovereign and bringing back her defeated deal multiple times.
PM’s sleight of hand is dishonest answer to Brexit impasse
This is a cynical gamble and a leap in the dark. What’s more, it is not in line with the Article 50 rules. MPs should not be tempted.