Brexit pangs
Brexit, once hailed as a grand natural experiment for economists to dissect the repercussions of leaving a low-friction trade environment, has proven messier than anticipated.
Brexit, once hailed as a grand natural experiment for economists to dissect the repercussions of leaving a low-friction trade environment, has proven messier than anticipated.
The light-touch checks under the grace period for supermarket products will expire at the end of September.
Rishi Sunak, the son-in-law of Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy and the MP from Richmond, Yorkshire, since 2015, was virtually unknown even a year ago. “Just five out of 1,191 named Rishi Sunak” in a poll conducted in December 2019 by Tim Bale, a professor of politics at the Queen Mary University.
Half a decade of the British cohabitating with their Continental cousins has now ended, launching the UK on a path of its own making, free from EU laws, able to strike trade agreements with other countries around the world, and reshape its economy, society and governance structures.
The UK was adamant throughout the negotiations that it be treated as a sovereign equal of the EU and have its independence respected. This was particularly important when it came to fishing rights – one of the last issues to be resolved.
In addition, Greenland is a source of precious mineral sources, including gold and rare earths.
Taking to Twitter, Jo said, "In recent weeks I've been torn between family loyalty and the national interest — it's an unresolvable tension and time for others to take on my roles as MP & Minister".
The bill also requires ministers to report to the House of Commons over the next few months. potentially providing more opportunities to take control of the timetable.
The government has now 319 members - the Conservatives with 309, and 10 of its Northern Ireland ally, the Democratic Unionist Party.
The development comes as rebel Conservatives and opposition Labour MPs are planning a bill to stop the UK leaving the European Union (EU) on October 31 without a deal.
