Brussels tells UK that ‘every day counts’ as Brexit talks continue
Brexit talks with Brussels could continue over the weekend as Boris Johnson continues efforts to sell his plans to the European Union.
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Johnson in new court showdown as Europe brands Brexit plans ‘unconvincing’
Boris Johnson faces another showdown with the courts as his opponents look to force a Brexit extension following Europe’s critical response to the UK’s proposals for a deal.
Johnson’s Brexit plan runs into European resistance
Boris Johnson’s proposals for a new Brexit deal have been rejected by the Irish government and left European Union leaders “unconvinced”.
Ireland’s Varadkar says Johnson’s Brexit plan ‘falls short’
Boris Johnson’s proposals for a Brexit deal have been rejected by the Irish government.
PM says Brexit proposals are a better compromise than to ‘remain a prisoner’
Boris Johnson has told MPs he has made a “genuine attempt to bridge the chasm” with the EU by making compromises to strike a fresh Brexit deal.
Johnson and Juncker to discuss fresh backstop plans
Boris Johnson will speak with European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday afternoon to discuss his proposals for changing the backstop.
Brussels says no-deal a ‘distinct possibility’ as Johnson claims Brexit progress
Boris Johnson insisted progress is being made in Brexit talks with Brussels and the chances of an agreement have risen – but the European Union said a no-deal outcome remained a “distinct possibility”.
Johnson tells Merkel Brexit deal is possible if backstop scrapped
Angela Merkel has told Boris Johnson the European Union would be prepared for a no-deal Brexit, as she welcomed the Prime Minister to Berlin.
Johnson heads to Europe for talks with Merkel and Macron
Boris Johnson is heading to Berlin and Paris to “see if there’s movement” on the European side in an effort to break the Brexit deadlock, no-deal planning chief Michael Gove has said.
Johnson told EU is united over Brexit stance as he prepares for Merkel meeting
The European Union has restated its “single united position” over Brexit as Boris Johnson prepares for talks with the leaders of its most influential nations.
Toy lightsabers removed from sale after lead found in paint
A children’s toy lightsaber which had lead in its paint has been pulled from sale.