The recent formation of an Independent Group in Parliament drew considerable publicity but can it last? The breakaway group of 8 Labour and 3 Conservative MPs has many policy differences but is united by opposition to Brexit and a desire for a ‘new type of politics’ although this is more of a vision than a […]
The devil in the detail of the Theresa May’s withdrawal agreement is undoubtedly the backstop. The EU’s unpopular insurance policy could have the UK over a barrel. It has also driven a wedge through the confidence and support agreement with the DUP. Much has been written and said about what this means and what might […]
There is a lot of talk about what type of Brexit the UK is heading for. In the last week you’ll have heard about a ‘blind’ Brexit a ‘hard’ Brexit a ‘clean’ Brexit or even no Brexit at all. However, what hasn’t been made clear by many of the commentators, is that hard wired […]
The real power behind the throne at this year’s Conservative Conference, was the presence of the DUP. If Boris Johnson thought that the Birmingham conference would be the beginning of his leadership campaign then his team must be sorely disappointed. Not only was the conference show stolen by Geoffrey Cox the Attorney General, but Theresa […]
Jeremy Corbyn will face some of his toughest internal challenges yet at this year’s Labour conference; despite his currently unassailable position as Party Leader. While Corbyn has weathered votes of no confidence, a leadership challenge and constant backroom briefing from his detractors since taking the helm three years ago, the challenges he faces this year […]
This week was the Liberal Democrat’s annual conference, when Members, MPs, Lords and Lobbyists all got together to talk policy. Or in the case of the Lib Dems, to talk Brexit; specifically, how to stop it and how to do so through a ‘People’s Vote’. The notion of a second referendum is one I have […]