May’s migration target is cynical and irresponsible
Sticking with a target she will never hit is foolish. It’s also driving her dangerous approach to Brexit.
Boris is no mugwump, but he is a risk on the world stage
Johnson launched a scathing attack on Corbyn’s foreign policy. The foreign secretary’s track record shows he is a risk in different ways.
To think Leavers used scare tactic of Turkey joining EU
With Erdogan dragging the country further away from European values, there’s all the more reason for UK to stay close to EU.
What UK should be saying at EU’s 60th birthday party
Our empty chair at today’s summit is a tragic symbol of waning influence. Assuming we quit, our absence from EU top table will be permanent.
Leave’s Project Fear fast becoming Project Falsehood
During the referendum Brexiters scaremongered relentlessly over Turkey, superstates, cancer and more. Their predictions have proven fiction.
Turkey row rams home fantasy of favourite Leave myth
Erdogan’s fury gives a lie to Brexiter propaganda that Turkey was about to join EU. It could also distract EU from the Brexit talks.
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.
Leave camp’s Turkey propaganda comes unstuck
MEPs’ vote to freeze accession means Turkey’s chance of joining EU minuscule. Anybody backing Brexit out of Turkey fears should think again.
Theresa May faces devil’s choice over customs union
Johnson says UK will probably leave barrier-free trade area post-Brexit. PM says no decision’s been made. That’s because no option is good.
Brexit means tyranny of the majority
UK doesn’t require approval by devolved assemblies such as Scotland or a supermajority of voters. It’s time to consider how to abort Brexit.
Merkel owes us one for Turkey charade
With Erdogan backing death penalty, Turkey won’t be able to join EU. Pity UK voters didn't know Merkel’s offer of fast entry wasn‘t serious when they voted to quit.
Boris wrong to claim Brexit won’t affect our European leadershi...
Foreign Secretary’s insistence that leaving will not “in any way” harm foreign policy cooperation with EU nations is at odds with reality