Johnson and Hunt say backstop is dead. But for how long?
Tory hopefuls have hardened their Brexit stances and declared Northern Ireland backstop “dead”. It may be too soon to read the last rites.
Reasons to be cheerful… if you’re pro-European
People are jittery about no-deal cliff edge. But look how far we’ve come. If we hold our nerve we can stop Brexit and pull country together.
EU signs big trade deals as UK heads towards no-deal chaos
As EU builds better economic opportunities for citizens with huge trade deal, Johnson and Hunt compete over crashing out with no deal.
New Tory leader’s nightmare choice: their members or voters...
83% of Tory members want no-deal Brexit, but 66% of Tory voters want to stay in EU or leave with deal. Who will Johnson and Hunt listen to?
Brexiter prorogation coup can and must be stopped
Brexiters like to lecture on importance of democracy. Their idea of suspending Parliament to force no deal would be an undemocratic outrage.
Fantastic beasts: 5 unicorns in Tory race that need slaying
Tory leadership contenders are promoting a host of fantasy Brexit ideas. Here are five of their unicorns that need slaying.
MPs can stop no deal. Bercow is right
400 MPs voted in March against crashing out of the EU. If they stick to their guns, they can get their way - even if Boris Johnson is PM.
MPs can get a People’s Vote without backing PM’s deal
May says MPs who want a new referendum should vote for her legislation and try to amend it. They have better ways to enforce their will.
Vote to save our country on Thursday
Labour and Tories have failed to defend our democracy from Brexit Party extremists. Vote on Thursday to save the UK from such cowardice.
Here’s how to really measure Farage’s ‘success’
Many claim Brexit Party has won EU elections before polls have even opened. We must apply some proper tests before judging its performance.
Hold your horses: Corbyn-May customs fudge is not done deal
Excitable commentators suggest Corbyn and May are close to agreeing a Brexit policy. Even if true, political obstacles to it are immense.
EU elections are chance for Project Hope. We must seize it
Whether on employment rights, AI, climate change, tech giants or trade, pro-Europeans should seize opportunity to set out positive message.