David Hannay

“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.

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.

Look past trivialities of US president’s visit. On policy, UK’s values and goals are much closer to our European allies.

Change UK politicians argue we must revoke Brexit soon or risk crashing out. But October is unlikely to be the hard deadline they claim.

Every one of the matters under discussion at the EU’s informal meeting is important to the UK - whether we Brexit or not.

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.

UK’s higher education is a national asset. A sensible, rational government would support it. This one is driving international students away

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.

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.

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.

She’s riding roughshod over convention - refusing to accept that Parliament is sovereign and bringing back her defeated deal multiple times.

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.