EU Chief Negotiator states that the Irish backstop won’t be changed
He also stated that he is “not optimistic” that a no-deal outcome can be avoided. The EU’s Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier has stated that the current set-up of the Irish backstop will not be changed should a no-deal Brexit arrive, saying “The backstop is the maximum amount of flexibility that the EU can offer to […]
7 years ago
Boris Johnson’s latest request to drop the backstop has not gone down well
He feels the backstop is “anti-democratic and inconsistent with the sovereignty of the UK as a state”. Boris Johnson has written to the EU suggesting the backstop could be replaced by some form of commitment to prevent a hard border in Ireland. “You have my personal commitment that this government will work with energy and determination […]
7 years ago
WATCH: Last Week Tonight perfectly explains Brexit, the backstop, and how it could all be saved
It also features the footage that was censored for the UK broadcast. Confused about Brexit? You’re not alone. Everyone from high-ranking members of several national governments all the way down to us lowly peasants are having a hard time wrapping our brains around the intricacies of Brexit, the backstop, the repercussions of what might happen […]
7 years ago
British MPs have rejected an amendment to push back 29 March Brexit date
However, MPs have also voted to reject a no-deal Brexit in principle. In something of a shock result, MPs have voted against an amendment which would see the currently set Brexit date of Friday 29 March to be pushed back. Pretty much two months to the day, and Yvette Cooper MP, a British Labour Party politician, […]
7 years ago