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Brexit being criticized by more Britons than ever, YouGov survey

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Brexit Britons YouGov survey

According to a survey conducted by YouGov, the proportion of Britons who believe that Brexit was a mistake has reached a new record high. The poll, published on Tuesday, revealed that 57% of respondents considered the decision to leave the European Union in June 2016 as the wrong one, while only 32% believed it was … Read more

I will find it hard to vote for Sunak’s Brexit deal, says Boris Johnson

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Boris Johnson

Boris is unlikely to support Sunak’s revised Brexit plan for Northern Ireland. As it would act as a drag anchor on divergence from the EU. Instead of aggressively voting against it, Mr. Johnson might choose to abstain. It will be “extremely difficult,” according to Boris Johnson, for him to support Rishi Sunak’s revised Brexit plan … Read more

Rishi Sunak reaches post-Brexit Northern Ireland agreement with the EU

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Rishi Sunak
  • Sunak and von der Leyen reach an agreement on the parameters of the transaction.
  • Sunak praises the ‘Stormont brake.’
  • The DUP Factions have stated that they will analyze the details first.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak struck a deal with the European Union on post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland on Monday, saying it would pave the way for a new chapter in London’s relationship with the bloc.

Sunak, speaking alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at a news conference in Windsor, claimed the two sides had agreed to remove “any sense of a border” between Britain and its province, a scenario that had enraged lawmakers on both sides.

He received quick praise from business groups who praised the relaxation of trade barriers, as well as an EU vow to allow British scientists to join its enormous research program provided Sunak’s party adopts the arrangement.

Sunak has embarked on a high-risk plan only four months after becoming an office. He wants to strengthen relations with Brussels – and the US – without upsetting the Brexit-supporting portion of his party.

The pact aims to alleviate tensions generated by the Northern Ireland protocol, a complex arrangement that established trading regulations for the British-ruled territory that London agreed to before leaving the EU but now claims is unworkable.

Its success is likely to be determined by whether it can persuade the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to abandon its boycott of Northern Ireland’s power-sharing arrangements. They were crucial to the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, which ended three decades of sectarianism and political bloodshed in Northern Ireland.

“I’m pleased to report that we have now made a decisive breakthrough,” Sunak said of his new “Windsor Framework”. “This is the beginning of a new chapter in our relationship.”

Northern Ireland has been one of the most controversial issues surrounding Britain’s departure from the European Union in 2020. A return to a hard border between the province and Ireland, which is a member of the EU, may have jeopardized the peace agreement.

But, it remains to be seen whether the new parameters will go far enough to break the political gridlock in Northern Ireland, where many unionist areas have been upset by views that the protocol reduced connections with Britain.

Sunak is sure to speak up about the fact he has won a so-called “Stormont brake”, which he said would allow Stormont – the regional assembly – to stop any “changes to EU goods rules that would have significant and lasting effects on everyday lives”. He claimed that this would give London a veto over new regulations.

The European Research Group, which includes pro-Brexit Tory legislators, will consult with attorneys to analyze the specifics before reaching a decision, which may take up to a week.

Former Brexit minister David Davis claimed Sunak had achieved a “formidable negotiation success,” albeit there has been speculation in the Commons that Boris Johnson may veto the arrangement. According to a source close to the former prime minister, he is examining and considering the suggestion.

If the contract is approved, the new adjustments will be implemented gradually over the next few years. After all, parties have had time to analyze it, a parliamentary vote will be held.

Winning would strengthen Sunak’s grip on his Conservative Party and allow him to move on from the most difficult subject on his agenda as he tries to catch up with the opposition Labour Party, which is presently well ahead in opinion polls, ahead of a national election in 2024.

If he fails, he would almost certainly face a rebellion from his party’s eurosceptic side, renewing the deep ideological differences that have at times paralyzed the government since the Brexit vote in 2016.

Sunak could have left the standoff unsolved, but officials in London and Belfast claim he was motivated to move ahead of the Good Friday Agreement’s 25th anniversary, which might include a visit from US President Joe Biden.

Biden, who frequently expresses pride in his Irish heritage, applauded the agreement on Monday, calling it an “important step” in preserving the peace established by the Good Friday Agreement.

US officials had previously cautioned that any action that jeopardized the peace treaty could jeopardize the prospects for a US-UK trade deal.

“I appreciate the efforts of the leaders and officials on all sides who worked tirelessly to find a way forward that protects Northern Ireland’s place within the UK’s internal market as well as the EU’s single market, to the benefit of all communities in Northern Ireland,” Biden said in a statement.

Sunak hopes that a favorable resolution will increase collaboration with the EU in areas other than Northern Ireland, such as financial services regulation and assisting in stemming an influx of migrants in tiny boats across the Channel.

Raoul Ruparel, a former senior assistant on Europe to former Prime Minister Theresa May, said the new terms were far superior to his expectations.

“It is worth saying the EU has moved massively,” he said on Twitter. “Credit where it’s due. They look to have listened and taken on board concerns of UK, businesses, and unionists in NI.”

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NI minister, Steve Baker feels delighted with Brexit deal

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Steve Baker

Steve Baker is delighted with the new post-Brexit agreement. Which he says works for Ireland, the EU, and the unionists. He explains that shipping to Northern Ireland will be similar to shipping to the Island of Wight. About the new post-Brexit agreement, Northern Ireland Minister Steve Baker declares that he is “delighted, hand-on-heart thrilled to … Read more

NI Protocol: Here’s how the ‘final talks’ between Rishi Sunak and Ursula von der Leyen could go

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Rishi Sunak
  • Rishi Sunak and Ursula von der Leyen are due to meet late midday in Berkshire.
  • Cabinet ministers will be briefed on the progress of the talks.
  • The prime minister will then address Lawmakers in the House of Commons.

Rishi Sunak and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, will meet today for “final talks” on the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Downing Street announced the meeting details as the prime minister and president are due to meet late midday in Berkshire to discuss the Brexit accord.

In the afternoon, Cabinet ministers will be briefed on the progress of the talks.

Mr Sunak and Ms von der Leyen will make a brief joint news conference in the late afternoon if a final agreement is reached.

The prime minister will then address Lawmakers in the House of Commons.

Downing Street said Mr. Sunak “wants to ensure any deal fixes the practical problems on the ground, ensures trade flows freely within the whole of the UK, safeguards Northern Ireland’s place in our Union, and returns sovereignty to the people of Northern Ireland.”

“Over the past few months, there have been intensive negotiations with the EU – run by British ministers – and positive, constructive progress has been made,” Downing Street said.

“There have been hundreds of hours of talks covering all issues at stake and talking from first principles – what works for Northern Ireland.”

In a joint statement released by Mr. Sunak and Ms von der Leyen on Sunday, they “agreed to continue their work in person towards shared, practical solutions for the range of complex challenges around the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland”.

It comes after Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab told Sky News that Britain is “on the cusp of a deal” to resolve the long-running dispute.

Canceled meeting with the King

Ms von der Leyen was scheduled to visit the United Kingdom on Saturday to meet with Mr. Sunak and the King at Windsor Castle, but the trip was canceled.

Mr. Sunak has stated that his government is “giving it everything” to get an agreement on the Protocol.

“There’s unfinished business on Brexit and I want to get the job done,” the prime minister told The sources, adding that he would work all weekend to nail down revised terms.

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Sunak wants Northern Ireland deal to ‘get the job done’ on Brexit

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Sunak
  • Rishi Sunak was “giving it all” to reach a new post-Brexit deal with the EU.
  • Sunak stated that he was optimistic about the outcome of the negotiations.
  • Sunak’s Conservative Party lawmakers have been told to be in parliament at that time.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was “giving it all” to reach a new post-Brexit deal with the EU on Northern Ireland’s trading arrangements, calling it critical to guaranteeing the province’s return to power-sharing.

“There’s unfinished business on Brexit and I want to get the job done,” Sunak told The Sunday Times newspaper, which said the announcement of a deal was expected as soon as Monday.

Sunak’s Conservative Party lawmakers have been told to be in parliament at that time.

Britain secured an agreement with Brussels known as the Northern Ireland Protocol as part of its 2020 deal to leave the EU in order to avoid introducing politically problematic checkpoints along the 500-kilometer (300-mile) land border with EU member Ireland.

However, because it retained Northern Ireland in the European Union‘s single market for goods, the agreement essentially created a border in the Irish Sea for some products moving from Britain.

Sunak stated that he will try to address the Democratic Unionist Party’s (DUP) reservations about the pact, which are concerned about the EU’s continued influence over Northern Ireland.

Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s prime minister, told reporters earlier on Saturday that the UK and the EU were making progress.

Sunak stated that he was optimistic about the outcome of the negotiations and that he would spend the weekend attempting to complete them.

As a gesture to the DUP, he stated the protocol had rendered the 1998 Good Friday Agreement for Northern Ireland unbalanced, prompting the DUP to boycott Northern Ireland’s assembly.

Sunak stated that he was optimistic about the outcome of the negotiations and that he would spend the weekend attempting to complete them.

As a gesture to the DUP, he stated the protocol had rendered the 1998 Good Friday Agreement for Northern Ireland unbalanced, prompting the DUP to boycott Northern Ireland’s assembly.

“If we want to restore the power-sharing institutions in Northern Ireland, which I very much want to do and I think that’s what people need and deserve, then we need to resolve the issues of the protocol,” Sunak said.

He said Wednesday’s shooting of a police officer “reminds us of the delicate situation in Northern Ireland, the fragility of it, and we shouldn’t take it for granted. And that’s why getting power-sharing up and running is really important.” The officer is in critical condition in the hospital.

Sunak was optimistic that the agreement addressed all of the DUP’s requirements, although the party was disappointed that Northern Ireland, unlike the rest of the United Kingdom, would be required to adopt some EU single-market legislation.

The DUP’s leader, Jeffrey Donaldson, stated that he was “inclined to reject the proposal.”

When asked about DUP and Conservative lawmakers’ outrage about being kept in the dark about the deal, Sunak replied, “I know, people will always want to know every little detail, but ultimately, you can’t conduct a very complicated negotiation in public.”

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UK and EU appears to be on brink of new Brexit deal

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EU

The UK and EU are nearing completion on a new Brexit agreement for Northern Ireland. Which could be called the Windsor Agreement. And feature a public appearance by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Ms. von der Leyen. A fresh Brexit agreement for Northern Ireland appears to be nearing completion between the UK and the EU. … Read more

Britain and the EU are unlikely to change the Brexit deal significantly, despite issues

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Brexit
  • The UK and the EU are still discussing how to implement post-Brexit arrangements.
  • 56% of Britons said they would vote to rejoin the EU.
  • UK-EU relations are far from either settled or stable.

According to a report, Britain and the European Union are unlikely to fundamentally change their underlying Brexit agreement, necessitating sector-specific agreements for financial services, fisheries, and energy to avoid further disruption.

The report, published on Tuesday by the academic body UK In a Changing Europe (UKICE), stated that, despite a significant economic hit from leaving the EU and falling support for Brexit among the British public, major changes in the UK-EU relationship were unlikely.

“Prospects of such a renegotiation are slim,” UKICE Director Anand Menon said.

According to ICE polling from December, 56% of Britons said they would vote to rejoin the EU, up from 45% in February, and largely consistent with other polls.

However, Britain‘s ruling Conservative Party is committed to Brexit, and the opposition Labour Party is keen to avoid any suggestion that it would seek to unravel the post-2016 deal.

Post-Brexit

The UK and the EU are still discussing how to implement post-Brexit arrangements that accommodate the largely open border between Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK and EU member state Ireland.

“The immediate challenge is resolving the issues surrounding the Northern Ireland Protocol, but even if this is accomplished, other deadlines and decisions, such as data exchange, electric cars, and fish, loom,” the report stated.

UKICE said UK-EU relations were “far from either settled or stable” but neither side seemed likely to want to reassess the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) signed in December 2020 after more than four years of political argument.

“There appears to be little political space on either side of the Channel for a major reconsideration of the relationship or renegotiation of the TCA in the short term,” it said, citing a lack of trust, the domestic politics of the UK and the benefits of the current deal to EU exporters.

“Changes to the relationship are likely to be slow and incremental in the immediate future,” it said, adding science research, energy security and emissions trading might be areas where the current relationship could be deepened.

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Leo Varadkar says he has regrets over NI Protocol

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Leo Varadkar

The protocol has been a source of contention between nationalists and unionists. The PM of Ireland has expressed concern that it could weaken the UK-Irish border. He acknowledged that unionists would feel weakened as a result. Leo Varadkar, the prime minister of Ireland, has expressed concern about the protocol’s imposition on Northern Ireland without the … Read more

Leo Varadkar admits mistakes with Brexit

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Varadkar

Mr. Varadkar was elected prime minister for a second time. The protocol keeps Northern Ireland compliant with some EU trade laws. Since the Northern Ireland agreement went into effect at the beginning of 2021, tension has been present. Leo Varadkar, the prime minister of Ireland, has claimed that everyone involved in the Brexit negotiations made … Read more

Queen Elizabeth reign: Kennedy’s assassination, Brexit, Covid-19

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Queen Elizabeth

The Queen was crowned in 1953, a year after her father, King George VI, died. She witnessed the momentous moment of Britain’s first female prime leader, Margaret Thatcher, taking office in 1979. The monarch observed Britain’s most deadly mining-related accident, known as the Aberfan Disaster, in 1966. Queen Elizabeth was a constant in a changing … Read more

British watchdogs demand limits on EU food imports

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watchdogs

UK food standards watchdogs warn of potential food safety mishaps after Brexit. Urge UK government not to delay implementation of post-Brexit border controls on food imported from EU. No evidence that the quality of food imports has declined since Brexit, according to a study. Due to the potential for food safety mishaps, food standards watchdogs … Read more

Brexit will reduce inflation-hit wages

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brexit

Report predicts that by the end of the decade, Brexit will reduce real wages by 1.8%. This translated to a loss of £470 ($577) per worker per year. The analysis was conducted by the Resolution Foundation think tank and the London School of Economics. According to a report released on Wednesday, Britain’s exit from the … Read more

Former chancellor Lord Hammond warns that UK is heading for a recession

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Lord Hammond

Lord Hammond told that the UK economy will slow significantly in the autumn, but that this is “probably a good thing.” He stated that many sectors of the economy are “still not back to normal yet,” thus there will be “bound to be an effect there.” Lord Hammond has warned that the UK is on … Read more

Carole Cadwalladr wins libel case against Arron Banks by employing the “echo chamber” defense

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Carole Cadwalladr argues that her Twitter constituted an “echo chamber.” It is a libel action against prominent Brexit supporter Arron Banks. She alleged that he told “falsehoods” about “his secret ties with the Russian government.” Carole Cadwalladr successfully argues that her Twitter constituted an “echo chamber” in a libel action against prominent Brexit supporter Arron … Read more

A fascist group’s founder gets imprisoned for eight and a half years

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fascist

National Action’s co-founder is sentenced to eight and a half years in prison. He was found guilty of remaining a member after the group was banned in 2016, after forming the NS131. Some members of the organization had applauded the murder of Jo Cox MP. National Action’s co-founder is sentenced to eight and a half … Read more

Boris Johnson is choosing a fight over Brexit at a very risky moment

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Boris Johnson’s decision to engage in a Brexit-related fight with his old opponent, the European Union, may appear unusual. Johnson currently has a lot on his plate. The British Prime Minister’s personal ratings have been pummeling by the “Partygate” scandal, a cost-of-living crisis is affecting millions of his compatriots, and he’s taking the lead in … Read more

BBC has been chastised for taking a ‘pro-EU’ stance on the dreaded Brexit deal

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Brexit

Conservative MP John Redwood attacked the channel after a “pro-EU expert” spoke on the Northern Ireland Protocol. Sir Jonathan Jones, a former permanent legal secretary, was recently featured on the BBC’s PM programme. “What would you advise the [EU] to do in response to the British government doing something unilateral and probably illegal?” asked host … Read more

Boris Johnson’s intractable Brexit issue is catching up with him.

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As the British parliament reconvenes on Tuesday against the backdrop of inconclusive local election results and the ongoing “Partygate” scandal involving both Boris Johnson and opposition leader Keir Starmer, there’s one major problem facing the country that may not get the attention it deserves: making Brexit work. Making Brexit work in Northern Ireland, which has … Read more

UK delays full post-Brexit import checks until 2023

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UK

The UK’s remaining put-up-Brexit border controls had been postponed again, the authorities said on Thursday, blaming rising energy costs and the conflict in Ukraine. Certification and physical assessments on food and animal goods from the European Union were to start with because introduced on January 1 this year. The controls were then positioned back to … Read more

Brexit: A quarter of EU imports shrink as a result of the divorce

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brexit

BREXIT BRITAIN’S post-exit trade arrangement with the EU saw a “major shock” in its first year, with imports falling by 25% compared to elsewhere. The alarming drop was discovered by the Centre for Economic Performance (CEP) at the London School of Economics and Political Science in what they claim is the most comprehensive assessment yet … Read more

British prime minister will not press Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take a tougher position on Ukraine

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Boris Johnson

During the two-day visit by UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, India aimed at speeding up a post-Brexit trade deal. British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson understated the chances of convincing India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi to adopt a tougher stance on Ukraine. Johnson said that Russia had a very different relationship with India than that of … Read more

‘Wheels moving’ Brexit concerns — UK is on the point of finalizing AXE disliked the transaction

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Brexit

JACOB REES-MOGG has made it very clear that the Government is poised to abandon the despised Northern Ireland Protocol due to the EU’s failure to uphold its end of the agreement. When delivering evidence to the Commons European Scrutiny Committee, the Brexit Opportunities minister came out fighting against the Brussels system. He claimed that nothing … Read more

Operation Brock: Smooth freight transit to ports

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Operation Brock

Last week, hundreds of vehicles were disrupted by Operation Brock, which saw lorries queuing on one side of the M20 to get to Dover. The Kent County Council claims that freight traffic is running smoothly across the county as it moves toward the Channel ports. With the M20 “open for business,” the Kent Resilience Forum … Read more

MPs’ report finds Brexit burdening businesses

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Brexit burdening businesses

LONDON – Britain’s trade with the European Union has been dented by Brexit, with businesses facing greater costs, paperwork and border delays since the UK’s full withdrawal, a watchdog panel of MPs said Wednesday. A report by the cross-party Public Accounts Committee found that although it was difficult to disentangle the effects of the pandemic … Read more

Brexit hurt EU-UK trade: French ministry

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Brexit

PARIS: Brexit has hurt two-way trade between the European Union and Britain, with the auto, textile and aviation sectors the worst hit, the French economy ministry said on Thursday. The ministry released data on the sidelines of an EU ministerial meeting in Paris dedicated to reviewing the fallout from Britain’s departure from the bloc a year … Read more

UK, EU agree to ‘intensify’ bid to resolve Northern Ireland trade row

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CHEVENING: Britain and the European Union are to intensify efforts to resolve a dispute over post-Brexit trade in Northern Ireland, UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic said after talks on Friday. In a joint statement, the two described their two-day meeting as “cordial” and said they had agreed to … Read more

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