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# brexit - Yesterday’s News

At the Brexit Party's Wales rally, Nigel Farage targets Labour and the backstop - but thinks Juncker is rather fun Newport

At the Brexit Party's Wales rally, Nigel Farage targets Labour and the backstop - but thinks Juncker is rather fun

4 hours ago 12,107 Views 32 Comments

In what was an electoral stronghold for the Labour Party, Nigel Farage’s Brexit movement is gathering momentum.

# brexit - Friday 20 September, 2019

Brexit talks progressing with 'momentum', Barclay says following meeting with Barnier Brexit

Brexit talks progressing with 'momentum', Barclay says following meeting with Barnier

Updated Fri 3:35 PM 27,250 Views 62 Comments

Barclay and Barnier discussed three papers submitted by London with ideas on replacing the so-called ‘backstop’.

# brexit - Thursday 19 September, 2019

Juncker says EU open to dropping backstop if ‘all objectives are met’ by UK Brexit

Juncker says EU open to dropping backstop if ‘all objectives are met’ by UK

Thu 8:48 PM 47,081 Views 72 Comments

Juncker said he had a “rather positive” meeting with Johnson in Luxembourg on Monday.

Hilary Benn on granting a Brexit extension: Will the EU push the UK over a cliff edge? Dublin Visit

Hilary Benn on granting a Brexit extension: Will the EU push the UK over a cliff edge?

Thu 5:13 PM 16,834 Views 20 Comments

Labour MP Benn is in Dublin today to meet with Simon Coveney, Drew Harris and others about Brexit progress.

Taoiseach expected to meet Boris Johnson in New York next week Deadline

Taoiseach expected to meet Boris Johnson in New York next week

Updated Thu 1:40 PM 32,224 Views 30 Comments

“It is now time for Boris Johnson to produce his own proposals in writing – if they exist,” Finland’s prime minister Antti Rinne earlier said.

# brexit - Wednesday 18 September, 2019

Arlene Foster suggests she is open to special arrangements for North as part of Brexit deal Brexit

Arlene Foster suggests she is open to special arrangements for North as part of Brexit deal

Wed 10:20 PM 34,774 Views 59 Comments

The DUP leader made the suggestion to journalists in Dublin this evening.

Drew Harris 'won't speculate' on border posts but says region will get more gardaí and armed support Brexit

Drew Harris 'won't speculate' on border posts but says region will get more gardaí and armed support

Wed 11:34 AM 9,263 Views 20 Comments

The Garda Commissioner says the force is “ready” for Brexit.

Nigel Farage says EU's tone is 'emollient' as Martina Anderson dons Irish jersey in EU parliament Brexit Debate

Nigel Farage says EU's tone is 'emollient' as Martina Anderson dons Irish jersey in EU parliament

Wed 11:32 AM 92,931 Views 48 Comments

“It is certainly not a question of pretending to negotiate”, Barnier warned, as Juncker told MEPs the risk of no deal remains “very real”.

# brexit - Tuesday 17 September, 2019

'Lying to the queen?': Brexit drama turns to Supreme Court over Johnson suspending parliament Prorogation

'Lying to the queen?': Brexit drama turns to Supreme Court over Johnson suspending parliament

Tue 7:19 AM 29,913 Views 28 Comments

A Scottish court ruled last week that proroguing parliament was unlawful, and it’s been appealed to the UK Supreme Court.

Farmers in west, mid-west and midlands 'set to be worst hit by Brexit' Dark Clouds

Farmers in west, mid-west and midlands 'set to be worst hit by Brexit'

Tue 6:20 AM 10,910 Views 24 Comments

70% of Irish farms are heavily reliant on direct payments, a new analysis has found.

# brexit - Monday 16 September, 2019

DUP and Sinn Féin put 'grave pressure' on Good Friday Agreement, says Northern Ireland negotiator Brexit

DUP and Sinn Féin put 'grave pressure' on Good Friday Agreement, says Northern Ireland negotiator

Mon 9:41 PM 21,016 Views 48 Comments

A former top official in the Department of Foreign Affairs made the comments at an event in Trinity this evening.

Boris Johnson pulls out of Luxembourg press conference as he's booed and jeered First Meeting

Boris Johnson pulls out of Luxembourg press conference as he's booed and jeered

Mon 2:25 PM 48,804 Views 66 Comments

A Downing Street spokesperson has also confirmed that EU and UK talks will soon take place daily.

Johnson's Incredible Hulk comparison labelled 'infantile' as he heads for lunch with Juncker Comic Character

Johnson's Incredible Hulk comparison labelled 'infantile' as he heads for lunch with Juncker

Mon 7:41 AM 21,610 Views 18 Comments

Downing Street has expressed confidence that the meeting will help efforts to find a deal.

# brexit - Sunday 15 September, 2019

Poll: Do you think the UK will leave the EU on 31 October? Up In The Air This post contains a poll

Poll: Do you think the UK will leave the EU on 31 October?

Sep 15th 2019, 9:26 AM 68,114 Views 88 Comments

Boris Johnson has been adamant that the UK will be leaving “come what may” on that date, but it still remains uncertain.

Cameron condemns Leave 'liars' while Johnson says Britain 'just like Incredible Hulk' And Now To Brexit

Cameron condemns Leave 'liars' while Johnson says Britain 'just like Incredible Hulk'

Sep 15th 2019, 8:16 AM 27,274 Views 30 Comments

Extracts of Cameron’s book published today reveal a disdain for Johnson and others from the Leave campaign.

# brexit - Saturday 14 September, 2019

A look back at John Bercow - a divisive figure who embodies the Brexit-era politician House Speaker

A look back at John Bercow - a divisive figure who embodies the Brexit-era politician

Sep 14th 2019, 10:00 PM 27,219 Views 26 Comments

From “Order! Order” to “Division! Clear the Lobby!” here’s a look back at the colourful House Speaker.

'We’ve had enough of blood red lines': Hundreds gather in Belfast to demand second Brexit vote Second Referendum

'We’ve had enough of blood red lines': Hundreds gather in Belfast to demand second Brexit vote

Sep 14th 2019, 5:15 PM 26,972 Views 18 Comments

A meeting in the Ulster Hall was attended by a range of anti-Brexit politicians.

RTÉ's Tony Connelly says Boris Johnson has a lot to answer for on how the EU was 'caricatured' Man In Brussels

RTÉ's Tony Connelly says Boris Johnson has a lot to answer for on how the EU was 'caricatured'

Sep 14th 2019, 11:00 AM 34,121 Views 18 Comments

RTÉ’s man in Brussels spoke to us about deteriorating Anglo-Irish relations, the influence of the British press, and how journalists cover the EU.

Here are 4 possible Brexit outcomes that we could get by 31 October Speculation Nation

Here are 4 possible Brexit outcomes that we could get by 31 October

Sep 14th 2019, 8:30 AM 32,325 Views 32 Comments

Let’s spin the wheel of Brexit speculation.

# brexit - Friday 13 September, 2019

David Cameron: Second Brexit referendum 'can't be ruled out' Brexit

David Cameron: Second Brexit referendum 'can't be ruled out'

Sep 13th 2019, 9:27 PM 29,163 Views 45 Comments

In an interview with The Times, the former PM said he thinks about 2016′s referendum result “every day” .

Met Police drop investigation into whether Leave.EU breached electoral law Spending Return

Met Police drop investigation into whether Leave.EU breached electoral law

Sep 13th 2019, 2:33 PM 6,703 Views 2 Comments

Investigations into the spending returns of Vote Leave and BeLeave remain ongoing.

'UK must leave as one nation': Foster refutes reports the DUP would accept Irish Sea checks Denied

'UK must leave as one nation': Foster refutes reports the DUP would accept Irish Sea checks

Sep 13th 2019, 7:38 AM 29,218 Views 47 Comments

The London Times reports that the DUP is prepared to accept the North abiding by some EU rules post-Brexit.

# brexit - Thursday 12 September, 2019

Michel Barnier: 'No reason to be optimistic' that Brexit deal will be reached DIVORCE DEAL

Michel Barnier: 'No reason to be optimistic' that Brexit deal will be reached

Sep 12th 2019, 7:22 PM 32,513 Views 29 Comments

Barnier’s stark assessment came as MEPs said there can be no Brexit deal without the Irish backstop.

Boris Johnson denies misleading the queen and says NI-Scotland bridge would be 'very good' Across The Water This post contains videos

Boris Johnson denies misleading the queen and says NI-Scotland bridge would be 'very good'

Updated Sep 12th 2019, 4:33 PM 48,725 Views 48 Comments

Yesterday, a Scottish court found that Johnson’s prorogation was “unlawful”.

'Time to level with people': Coveney says customs checks after no-deal will be temporary and away from the border Brexit

'Time to level with people': Coveney says customs checks after no-deal will be temporary and away from the border

Sep 12th 2019, 12:50 PM 26,048 Views 47 Comments

He said a timeline for how long the checks would be operational will have to be agreed.

Donohoe says he 'won't make the mistake' of tax cuts in Budget 2020 given no-deal Brexit risk Budget 2020

Donohoe says he 'won't make the mistake' of tax cuts in Budget 2020 given no-deal Brexit risk

Sep 12th 2019, 8:49 AM 13,790 Views 66 Comments

“We won’t make the mistake of decreasing the tax the one day and having to increase it the next,” the minister said.

Road blocks, protests and a hard border: UK's Northern Ireland plans 'likely to prove unsustainable' Yellowhammer

Road blocks, protests and a hard border: UK's Northern Ireland plans 'likely to prove unsustainable'

Sep 12th 2019, 7:33 AM 25,324 Views 22 Comments

Businesses in the North are likely to face an immediate adverse effect from a no-deal, according to the Yellowhammer documents.

A British university has launched a major project investigating the practicalities of a united Ireland Brexit

A British university has launched a major project investigating the practicalities of a united Ireland

Sep 12th 2019, 12:05 AM 61,919 Views 52 Comments

University College London is working with Irish universities on the project.

# brexit - Wednesday 11 September, 2019

British government warns of Channel delays and electricity price hikes in no-deal planning document Operation Yellowhammer

British government warns of Channel delays and electricity price hikes in no-deal planning document

Sep 11th 2019, 8:21 PM 19,001 Views 29 Comments

The six-page document lays out no-deal Brexit preparations from the British government.

A Scottish court declared prorogation unlawful - so what happens next? Explainer

A Scottish court declared prorogation unlawful - so what happens next?

Sep 11th 2019, 5:52 PM 20,136 Views 20 Comments

All eyes are now on an appeal to the UK Supreme Court.

Finance minister rules out personal tax cuts in Budget, says any welfare changes will be targeted Budget 2020

Finance minister rules out personal tax cuts in Budget, says any welfare changes will be targeted

Updated Sep 11th 2019, 2:39 PM 32,613 Views 86 Comments

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe brought the proposal to the Government today.

Katy Hayward: 50 days out from Brexit, could a Northern Ireland-specific backstop be the key to a deal? Deja Vu

Katy Hayward: 50 days out from Brexit, could a Northern Ireland-specific backstop be the key to a deal?

Sep 11th 2019, 12:46 PM 15,272 Views 17 Comments

What was anathema yesterday is apparently the favoured option today, writes Katy Hayward.

Mary Lou says Boris Brexit 'fantasy' is 'profoundly stupid and immeasurably dangerous' Sinn Fein Away Day

Mary Lou says Boris Brexit 'fantasy' is 'profoundly stupid and immeasurably dangerous'

Sep 11th 2019, 12:19 PM 12,626 Views 44 Comments

She told her party’s away day in Louth that the Irish government cannot blink as too much is at stake.

UK govt to appeal Scottish court ruling that suspension of parliament was 'unlawful' Prorogation

UK govt to appeal Scottish court ruling that suspension of parliament was 'unlawful'

Updated Sep 11th 2019, 10:52 AM 17,951 Views 18 Comments

This case was initially brought by SNP MP Joanna Cherry.

51% of people in Northern Ireland support Irish unification, new poll finds Border Poll

51% of people in Northern Ireland support Irish unification, new poll finds

Sep 11th 2019, 9:24 AM 92,677 Views 133 Comments

That’s according to the latest poll published by Lord Ashcroft.

# brexit - Tuesday 10 September, 2019

Northern Ireland-only backstop ruled out by Boris Johnson, says DUP Brexit

Northern Ireland-only backstop ruled out by Boris Johnson, says DUP

Sep 10th 2019, 9:30 PM 43,794 Views 50 Comments

The party met with the UK prime minister today.

Phil Hogan set to take up key role as EU Trade Commissioner New Gig

Phil Hogan set to take up key role as EU Trade Commissioner

Updated Sep 10th 2019, 11:18 AM 20,965 Views 102 Comments

This follows his renomination as Ireland’s commissioner to the EU earlier this year.

Irish people travelling to UK after no-deal Brexit will be able to buy duty free tobacco and alcohol Brexit

Irish people travelling to UK after no-deal Brexit will be able to buy duty free tobacco and alcohol

Updated Sep 10th 2019, 11:01 AM 42,302 Views 59 Comments

The EU abolished duty-free shopping between member nations in 1999.

Micheál Martin says there would 'need to be' a carbon tax in Budget 2020 Budget Talks

Micheál Martin says there would 'need to be' a carbon tax in Budget 2020

Sep 10th 2019, 10:06 AM 15,818 Views 117 Comments

A climate change focus in the Budget will be necessary, said Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin.

The UK Parliament has been suspended. So what happens next? Prorogued

The UK Parliament has been suspended. So what happens next?

Sep 10th 2019, 7:15 AM 24,929 Views 33 Comments

After MPs rejected an early election once again, parliament has been suspended.

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