Brexit News Archive: 07 Jan 2020

UK PM Johnson to stand firm on no more Brexit delays while meeting EU's Von Der Lyn - UK Express

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FX Street   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 22:50:00

Johnson to warn EU new deal must finish on time in No 10 showdown

Boris Johnson is heading for a showdown with the new president of the European Commission in a clash over post-Brexit trade.
Sky   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 22:14:00

Britain moves closer to leaving EU as MPs scrutinise Brexit deal

The UK Parliament is expected to pass landmark legislation enacting the country's departure from the bloc.
Al Jazeera   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 21:35:58

Brexit in sight as British lawmakers scrutinize divorce deal

Britain moved a step closer to leaving the European Union on Tuesday when Prime Minister Boris Johnson brought his Brexit deal back to Parliament, with ...
No Author / Japan Times   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 21:04:39

Dominic Raab flies to emergency Brussels talks on Iran crisis

Foreign minister meets with Germany and French counterparts
Jon Stone / The Independent   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 18:46:00

Oil majors drag FTSE 100, midcaps shine before Brexit vote

British bluechips handed back gains as falls in oil majors offset relief over the absence of an immediate escalation in Middle East tension, but a report that Britain's preparations for a no-deal Brexit had been halted aided domestic stocks.
Reuters   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 17:20:22

Jeremy Corbyn accuses Boris Johnson of providing 'cover' to Trump over assassination of Iran general

Defence secretary tells Commons that Britain defends the rights of countries to protect themselves
Andrew Woodcock / The Independent   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 16:12:00

Could a US version of Brexit happen in 2020?

Ian Bremmer of the Eurasia Group explains why he doesn't feel the country is on the brink of war with Iran, and he also discusses the top global risks for 2020.
MSNBC   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 15:49:18

UK says it will stick with emissions incentives after Brexit

Britain will continue to provide incentives to reduce emissions from transport after it leaves the European Union, a junior finance minister said on Tuesday.
Reuters   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 15:21:55

PM resumes push to get Brexit deal through parliament

Boris Johnson's Brexit deal is returning to the Commons, as the government resumes its efforts to leave the EU by the end of the month.
Sky   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 14:46:00

Boris Johnson, the Brexit showoff

The days of parliamentary ambushes and knife-edge votes on legislative amendments are over.
Annabelle Dickson / Politico   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 14:37:50

Ms. Long-Bailey on immigration and wages

Ms Long Bailey marked out her pitch with a call for an open immigration system - perhaps even a continuation of free movement after Brexit - calling that "the million dollar question". People were "under the impression" that their wages ... read more
Tim Worstall / Tim Worstall   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 14:03:33

Indian firms are seeking to benefit from Brexit

Indian firms are seeking Brexit benefits as EU countries lobby them to move to their countries.
BBC   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 13:56:59

Boris Johnson could axe hundreds of government projects as he orders ministers to cut waste

Pet schemes of David Cameron and Theresa May could be scrapped as ministers told to root out all wasteful spending
Andrew Woodcock / The Independent   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 13:52:00

Macron: UK must show flexibility during post-Brexit negotiation

The French president points to security and EU interests as pivotal areas.
Rym Momtaz / Politico   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 13:44:37

Good Tidings Await Oil in 2020: 5 Soaring Energy ETFs

CLICK HERE to Read This Article At The Original Source Easing U.S.-China trade feud, global monetary policy easing, lesser ambiguity surrounding Brexit, lower OPEC output,...
sellputs / Hedge Accordingly   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 13:39:00

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: 'The Brexit Drama Is a Bitter Lesson for Populists'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has no shortage of challenges facing her as she begins her tenure. She spoke with DER SPIEGEL about Donald Trump, climate change and the state of democracs inside the EU.
Spiegel   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 13:35:32

Budget 2020: what will Sajid Javid announce?

The chancellor's priorities in the UK's first budget after Brexit, from tax to services Sajid Javid has announced the date of the budget as 11 March with a promise to kickstart a decade of renewal. Fresh from the landslide Conservative victory, the chancellor will use the event to formalise spending ...
Richard Partington Economics correspondent / Guardian   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 13:27:07

MEPs Offered Massively Subsidised Goodies by EU

Brexit Party MEP Martin Daubney has revealed that every member of the European Parliament is given a duty-free catalogue of goodies to buy at massively cheaper prices than the people they represent. The brochure includes the offer of 200 cigarettes for just £7, and fizz for only £4. This is, ...
Tom Harwood / Guy Fawkes' blog   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 13:21:40

Tory plan for Big Ben to bong in Brexit day celebration scuppered

Amendment to withdrawal bill not picked - in blow to scores of hard Brexit-backing Conservative MPs
Rob Merrick / The Independent   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 13:20:00

Javid pledges more spending to help voters in March 11 budget

British finance minister Sajid Javid will deliver the government's first post-Brexit budget on March 11, promising more investment to help voters who gave Prime Minister Boris Johnson a sweeping election win last month.
Reuters   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 12:50:33

Boris Johnson government to have 'special relationship' with far-right Hungarian regime, PM's aide says

Critics say comments are evidence of 'extraordinarily dangerous views close to the heart of government'
Jon Stone / The Independent   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 12:23:00

Britain's silenced Big Ben must bong for Brexit, MPs demand

After years of wrangling over Britain's exit from the European Union, lawmakers will on Tuesday tackle the finer detail: should Big Ben chime to mark the exact moment of Brexit?
Reuters   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 11:57:40

Brexit In Sight As British MPs Scrutinise Divorce Deal

Britain moves a step closer to a historic departure from the European Union on Tuesday, after more than three years of bitter division and political drama, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson brings his Brexit deal back to parliament without the threat of defeat, deadlock or delay. Lawmakers begin three days ...
IBTimes   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 11:33:53

Phillips Stumbles Over Brexit Policy Skewering

An almighty row broke out earlier when Jess Phillips tried clarifying her Brexit policy and whether, as she suggested on Marr at the weekend, as leader she'd turn Labour into a 'rejoin' party. If Piers's and Susanna's reactions were representative of the public's, she didn't do a very convincing job... ...
Christian Calgie / Guy Fawkes' blog   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 11:33:33

Big four supermarkets lose Christmas sales as 'Boris bounce' fails to appear

Morrisons blames 'unusually challenging' market with shoppers worried about Brexit Supermarkets recorded the slowest Christmas sales growth in at least four years as the big four chains lost sales, according to industry analysts. While grocers took a record £29.3bn in the so-called golden quarter, the 0.2% rise in sales across ...
Sarah Butler / Guardian   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 11:25:58

European Gibraltar

Spain is taking a firm approach to talks about the future of the British Overseas Territory after Brexit
El País / EL PAÍS   |   Tue, 7 Jan 2020 11:21:16