Latest brexit news
Here are the latest Brexit news updates:
UK-EU Trade Talks
- The UK and EU have agreed to intensify trade talks in an effort to reach a deal by the end of the year. (BBC News)
- The UK's Chief Negotiator, David Frost, has said that the EU's proposals on state aid and fisheries are "not yet satisfactory". (The Telegraph)
- The EU's Chief Negotiator, Michel Barnier, has said that the UK's proposals on the Irish border are "not yet sufficient". (The Guardian)
Brexit Bill
- The UK Parliament has passed the Brexit Bill, which will allow the government to ratify the Withdrawal Agreement. (The Independent)
- The Bill was passed with a majority of 30 votes, despite opposition from some Conservative MPs. (The Times)
No-Deal Brexit
- The UK government has published a series of no-deal Brexit scenarios, including a 10-page document on the impact on food and drink. (The Guardian)
- The EU has warned that a no-deal Brexit would have "serious consequences" for the UK and the EU. (The Financial Times)
Irish Border
- The UK and EU have agreed to a "backstop" arrangement to prevent a hard border on the island of Ireland. (The Irish Times)
- The backstop would keep the UK in a customs union with the EU until a permanent solution is found. (The BBC)
Economic Impact
- The UK's Office for Budget Responsibility has warned that a no-deal Brexit could lead to a 3.9% hit to the UK's GDP. (The Financial Times)
- The Bank of England has warned that a no-deal Brexit could lead to a recession. (The Guardian)
Politics
- The UK's Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has said that he will not ask for an extension to the Brexit deadline. (The Telegraph)
- The Labour Party has said that it will not support a no-deal Brexit. (The Guardian)
Other News
- The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that the Prime Minister's decision to prorogue Parliament was unlawful. (The BBC)
- The UK's High Court has ruled that the government's decision to suspend Parliament was "unlawful and void". (The Guardian)
Please note that the situation is constantly evolving, and this information may not be up to date.