I write this as possibly the least nationalistic member in the Houses of the Oireachtas, and one of just three members who wants to see Ireland re-join the Commonwealth.
The Shadow Chancellor tries to defend his policy from criticisms by Sadiq Khan, who called it “madness”.
France’s new president may be a more positive force for Britain than people expect. But we need to be ready – deal or no deal.
Perhaps the reason why the Conservatives are marginalising them is that the former are shaping an electoral coalition big enough to include Leavers and Remainers.
The established parties have lost their grip on this contest, but their hold on other parts of the country’s system remains strong.
The Government appears bumbling, directionless and out-of-ideas before Article 50 has even been triggered.
The Government’s foreign policy may deliver a good departure from the EU and stronger relations with the US, but we must have economic reform.
The loss of Feldman, the hopelessness of Corbyn and Eurosceptic donor fatigue all play their part. CCHQ says it has a plan to get the money rolling in again.
The Article 50 Bill starts its passage through the Commons today – uniting the Conservative Party and throwing Labour into disarray.
The logic of her view that no deal is better than a bad one suggests that, like Thatcher at Fontainebleau, she is prepared to walk away if necessary.
Neither “Stop it or we’ll leave” nor “OK, we’ll comply but give us time” are good enough
The Treasury Select Committee member warns that unless the Government is more open about its Brexit plans, banks will start to move staff abroad.
The absence of a trade agreement with the EU should not concern us – there are swift, practical ways to overcome possible issues.