Politics
Corbyn: Freedom of movement restrictions could lead to ‘Windrush on steroids’
The Labour leader urged the Home Office not to impose restrictions on EU nationals living in the UK, and criticised Home Secretary Priti Patel, saying she had adopted a “ludicrous position”.
EU rebuffs Boris Johnson for ‘not offering realistic alternative’ to Irish backstop
The Prime Minister had set out his demands in a letter to European Council president Donald Tusk.
Leave.EU ridiculed for science tweet
Leave.EU reminded that Stephen Hawking and 150 Royal Society fellows warned of damage if we leave the union.
Tories on defensive over their leaked no-deal Brexit warnings public weren’t meant to see
Government blames former minister for shock Yellowhammer leak.
Jeremy Corbyn calls on Government to let public see its no-deal impact assessments
After Cabinet Office Yellowhammer Report reveals border chaos, food and medicine shortages, Corbyn demands public see Government’s latest no-deal Brexit dossiers.
Brexit: Can MPs really stop no-deal?
Oliver Murphy looks at the options available to them.
Tories boost Facebook spending as Cummings takes control of comms
Data from the social media giant shows the Tories spent £86,020 on targeted advertising on Facebook in the 30 days to August 17.
Number 10: Freedom of movement will end on October 31 if there is no Brexit deal
Campaigners for EU citizens in the UK warned that a sudden change would be ‘reckless’.
Petition to “recall parliament immediately” gathers momentum
Parliament is not due to convene again until early September, but there is significant momentum behind ending the summer recess sooner.