Fox loses his scents
Trade minister says UK-EU deal should be the “easiest in human history”, but neglects problem of regulation.
Brexit does not mean whatever May wants
People with incompatible visions have voted for a prospect they are not willing to pay for.
Gove plots treacherous course for fishing after Brexit
Returning to government as environment secretary, the former Vote Leave frontman takes an unhelpful plunge into fisheries policy.
Staying in single market would solve many Brexit headaches
Pressure is mounting to keep the UK in the EU’s single market. As the economic weather worsens, the government should consider it seriously.
Could Scotland quit UK and not even try to join EU?
SNP is using Brexit as excuse to call new independence referendum. But it’s being coy about whether it would want to be back in EU.
Rejoining EFTA isn’t so bad if we must have Brexit
A House of Commons committee has called on the government to evaluate rejoining EFTA. This would be a good damage limitation exercise.
European Arrest Warrant powers worth fighting to keep
Rudd says staying in criminal surrender system is a “priority”. She should be able to achieve this without crossing government red lines.
PM guilty of doublespeak on free trade
Theresa May says she’s a firm advocate of free trade. Her actions speak louder than her words.
What lessons do Europe’s referendums hold for the UK?
Ireland and Denmark got to vote twice on EU treaties, but history offers scant encouragement to those hoping for a second referendum to keep UK in the EU.
Switzerland+ will not solve UK’s problems
The City is reportedly settling on a Switzerland+ deal as the best Brexit outcome, but it’s still markedly inferior to full EU membership.
Liam Fox is right, for once
Single market access is vital for UK prosperity, but staying in EU customs union would limit our ability to mitigate damage of leaving bloc.
Liechtenstein immigration controls may offer prospects for UK...
Tiny EEA member could provide answers in post-Brexit trade-off between free movement of people and single market access.