Facts behind EU withdrawal draft agreement
Here are some of the questions being asked about the draft agreement which Downing Street says has been reached by negotiators in Brussels.
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Scottish ministers not being shown draft Brexit deal branded ‘unacceptable’
Scotland’s Brexit Secretary Mike Russell has hit out at the UK Government after a provisional deal on the UK’s exit from the European Union was agreed with Brusssels.
Northern Ireland leaders give cautious welcome to Brexit deal
Political leaders in Northern Ireland have given a cautious welcome to a deal being agreed in the Brexit negotiations.
Irish Government calls reports of Brexit breakthrough ‘speculation’
The Irish Government has dismissed reports of a breakthrough in the Brexit negotiations as “speculation”.
Customs expert who wrote report on border solution has not visited entire length
The customs expert who wrote a report for the European Parliament on the solution to the border post-Brexit did not visit the Irish border at the time.
May faces Brexiteer fury as Cabinet prepares to consider deal
Theresa May faced a Brexiteer backlash as her Cabinet began consideration of a deal with Brussels.
Mike Russell demands ‘immediate repeal’ of part of UK Brexit legislation
Mike Russell has demanded part of the UK’s Brexit legislation be “immediately repealed” after MPs were told progress is being made between Holyrood and Westminster on key cross-border issues.
Cautious welcome for Brexit deal from Scottish Secretary
Scottish Secretary David Mundell said the draft Brexit agreement was “encouraging” but suggested the details could yet stymie agreement.
Cabinet to meet on Wednesday to consider draft Brexit deal
A Brexit deal has been reached by negotiators in Brussels and will be the focus of a crunch Cabinet meeting on Wednesday afternoon.
Cabinet to consider Brexit deal in special meeting on Wednesday
A Brexit deal has been reached by negotiators in Brussels and will be the focus of a crunch Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
DUP MP: No-one has compromised Government’s Brexit position more than itself
No-one has compromised the Government’s position more than the Government itself in the Brexit negotiations, the DUP’s Brexit spokesman has said.
May says Brexit talks are down to a ‘small number’ of outstanding issues
Theresa May has said a “small number” of issues still remain to be resolved as negotiators strive to close the gap in the Brexit talks.
Premier Foods to start stockpiling ahead of Brexit
Mr Kipling cakes firm Premier Foods has revealed it is to start stockpiling ingredients ahead of Brexit amid fears of gridlock at ports if the UK crashes out without a deal.
Irish border remains main obstacle on path to a Brexit agreement
Theresa May has warned that although Brexit talks with the EU are “now in the endgame”, there are still significant issues that separate London and Brussels.
Figures reveal record fall in EU workers in UK
The number of EU nationals working in the UK has registered its steepest fall on record, new figures show.
Brexit deal is almost within touching distance, says May’s deputy
Britain and the EU are “almost within touching distance” of striking a Brexit deal, Theresa May’s de facto deputy has said.
Scotland should have own Environment Act after Brexit, say conservationists
Conservation groups say Scotland must pass its own environment laws if nature and wildlife are to be protected after Brexit.
UK Government challenged to share Brexit deal details ‘as matter of urgency’
Theresa May has been challenged to share details of any proposed Brexit deal with Holyrood ministers “as a matter of urgency”.
Stop Brexit if it means hard border, survey finds
The majority of people on the island of Ireland believe the UK should not proceed with Brexit if it results in a hard border being implemented there, a new survey has found.
May to face ministers after warning EU Brexit talks are reaching ‘end game’
Theresa May has warned Brussels she will not sign up to a Brexit agreement “at any cost”, amid signs of further rebellion among her senior ministers.