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As well as the no-confidence motion in the government, something else has been tabled for the Commons today – two new bills by ever-busy Conservative backbencher Dominic Grieve seeking to bring about a second Brexit referendum.
The bills from the former attorney general call for “preparations for a referendum about the United Kingdom’s future relationship with the European Union” and provide for that referendum to happen.
Last week, Grieve joined with the Lib Dem leader, Vince Cable, and the Labour MP Chuka Ummuna in publishing draft legislation on a referendum.
While Grieve last week successfully had his amendment passed to shorten the time in which May has to update MPs after losing the vote on her deal, these bills have no chance of success without official support – which is showing no signs of happening yet.
Writing in the Evening Standard on Tuesday, before May lost her vote, Grieve said:
As a strong believer that Brexit is a very damaging mistake that becomes more obvious every day, I see sound democratic reasons for asking the electorate to confirm what it wants to do. But in doing so I entirely accept that if the choice is to leave the EU then we must do so, and both choices are now implementable.
Steve Baker, the former Brexit minister and deputy chair of the European Research Group, which represents Conservatives pushing for a harder Brexit, has drafted a statement that he thinks Theresa May should make to parliament. Under the EU Withdrawal Act, now that May has lost a vote on her deal, she is obliged to return to the Commons to say what will happen next. Here is a press notice (pdf) summarising the proposed Baker draft, and here is the full document (pdf).
The statement has also been signed by 21 other Brexiter Tory MPs.
Under his plan, the UK would commit to leaving the EU on 29 March and step up planning for a no-deal Brexit, while simultaneously, as an alternative, offering the EU (effectively on a take-it-or-leave-it basis) the legal text for an EU-UK free trade deal, including a customs facilitation agreement as an alternative to the backstop.
Baker said:
The Commons rejection of the withdrawal agreement and political declaration is a great opportunity to aim for a better deal that respects the referendum result and is focused on the UK’s trading priorities. We will offer the EU a better deal and we will be ready to trade on WTO terms with the EU if they decline.
If we leave on WTO terms, we will no longer be faced with handing over £39bn for little in return, seeing our United Kingdom broken apart or being forced to follow EU laws with no say. This document sets out a firm plan to take up the EU’s March offer of a best-in-class trade agreement respecting UK priorities, the EU’s legal order and allowing the UK to develop a truly independent trade and domestic regulatory policy.
Nicola Sturgeon, the Scottish first minister, is coming to London today for Brexit talks, she says.
Off to London to meet with @IanBlackfordMP and @theSNP MPs ahead of no confidence vote in Commons later. We want UK to stay in EU which is why we back a #PeoplesVote. But it is becoming increasingly clear that Scotland’s wider interests will only be protected with independence.
She has also posted a Tweet approving a point made by the Scottish journalist Kirsty Strickland.
This is a key point - if none of PM’s red lines change, what progress can she possibly make? https://t.co/AisbB3PRLR
At the moment it is not obvious that Theresa May will be willing to abandon her red lines. As Politico Europe reports, asked what principles would govern her approach to these cross-party talks, May’s spokesman told journalists:
We want to deliver an orderly Brexit with a deal. One that protects our union, gives us control of our borders, laws and money, and means we have an independent trade policy. It’s for others to set out their positions — but we want to identify what would be required to secure the backing of the house, consistent with what we believe to be the result of the referendum.
That does sound like a restatement of the red lines, only in slightly fuzzier terms than declared previously. The reference to a new approach being consistent with the result of the referendum implies that May will continue to rule out a second referendum. It also suggests May would have objections to a plan to keep the UK in the customs union for good - because that would stop the UK being able to strike its own trade deals.
Nigel Farage, the former Ukip leader, was on ITV’s Good Morning Britain this morning. He said he thought parliament would not allow Brexit to happen on 29 March. He said:Nigel Farage, the former Ukip leader, was on ITV’s Good Morning Britain this morning. He said he thought parliament would not allow Brexit to happen on 29 March. He said:
These are extraordinary circumstances. What you have got, probably for the first in the history of our nation, is a parliament that refuses point blank to accept the will of the people. We voted for Brexit, we backed it up in a general election the following year and a majority of the House of Commons don’t want it.These are extraordinary circumstances. What you have got, probably for the first in the history of our nation, is a parliament that refuses point blank to accept the will of the people. We voted for Brexit, we backed it up in a general election the following year and a majority of the House of Commons don’t want it.
Under the legislation, 500 MPs voted for article 50 it said explicitly, if we don’t get a withdrawal agreement, we just leave on March 29th. That was backed up by the Referendum Act that just said we leave on March 29th. Under the legislation, 500 MPs voted for article 50. It said explicitly if we don’t get a withdrawal agreement, we just leave on 29 March. That was backed up by the Referendum Act that just said we leave on 29 March.
However, let me be honest with you, I do not believe that Mr Bercow as speaker and our parliament will allow it to happen. If you want my prediction, I believe the article 50 leaving date will be extended.However, let me be honest with you, I do not believe that Mr Bercow as speaker and our parliament will allow it to happen. If you want my prediction, I believe the article 50 leaving date will be extended.
He also said it was “bizarre” that Theresa May had not resigned.He also said it was “bizarre” that Theresa May had not resigned.
It is absolutely bizarre … the rest of the world is looking on with incredulity at what they think is a great country being led so badly, in such a shambolic way. It’s not good for our standing in the world, it’s not good for investment into Britain. We need a resolution, there is a way out. It is the legislation, we should leave on March 29th. It is absolutely bizarre … the rest of the world is looking on with incredulity at what they think is a great country being led so badly, in such a shambolic way. It’s not good for our standing in the world, it’s not good for investment into Britain. We need a resolution, there is a way out. It is the legislation, we should leave on 29 March.
Here is a Guardian Opinion panel on what should happen next in the Brexit crisis, with contributions from Matthew d’Ancona, Katy Balls, Aditya Chakrabortty and Gaby Hinsliff.Here is a Guardian Opinion panel on what should happen next in the Brexit crisis, with contributions from Matthew d’Ancona, Katy Balls, Aditya Chakrabortty and Gaby Hinsliff.
How should this Brexit crisis be fixed? Our writers’ verdicts | Matthew d’Ancona and othersHow should this Brexit crisis be fixed? Our writers’ verdicts | Matthew d’Ancona and others
Ireland would not object if Britain asked for an extension to article 50, the deputy prime minister, Simon Coveney, told RTE.Ireland would not object if Britain asked for an extension to article 50, the deputy prime minister, Simon Coveney, told RTE.
He also brushed aside comments caught on mic on an off-guard moment last night in which he warned a fellow politician not to talk about potential checks at the border in the event of no deal for fear of a backlash.He also brushed aside comments caught on mic on an off-guard moment last night in which he warned a fellow politician not to talk about potential checks at the border in the event of no deal for fear of a backlash.
“We need to hold our nerve this week,” he told RTE’s Morning Ireland. The ratification “didn’t go well, clearly.”“We need to hold our nerve this week,” he told RTE’s Morning Ireland. The ratification “didn’t go well, clearly.”
We will have to wait and see. There is an onus on the British parliament and the British government to propose an alternative that is viable if we are going to avoid a no-deal Brexit.We will have to wait and see. There is an onus on the British parliament and the British government to propose an alternative that is viable if we are going to avoid a no-deal Brexit.
Asked about the gaffe by Shane Ross, the transport minister, at yesterday evening’s no-deal contingency planning briefing by the government, when Ross said he anticipated checks on lorries coming from Scotland across the border into Ireland, Coveney said Ross had meant that there would be “minimal checks” and these could be done at sea.Asked about the gaffe by Shane Ross, the transport minister, at yesterday evening’s no-deal contingency planning briefing by the government, when Ross said he anticipated checks on lorries coming from Scotland across the border into Ireland, Coveney said Ross had meant that there would be “minimal checks” and these could be done at sea.
In a private conversation with his transport minister caught on tape when he thought his mic was off, Coveney indicated ministers should not talk about the potential for border checks. He told Shane Ross:In a private conversation with his transport minister caught on tape when he thought his mic was off, Coveney indicated ministers should not talk about the potential for border checks. He told Shane Ross:
Once you start talking about checks anywhere near the Border, people will start delving into that and all of a sudden we’ll be the government that reintroduced a physical border on the island of Ireland.Once you start talking about checks anywhere near the Border, people will start delving into that and all of a sudden we’ll be the government that reintroduced a physical border on the island of Ireland.
Good morning. I’m Andrew Sparrow, taking over from Matthew Weaver.Good morning. I’m Andrew Sparrow, taking over from Matthew Weaver.
The Andrea Leadsom Today programme interview, in which she played down the prospect of Jeremy Corbyn being included in the cross-party talks on an alternative Brexit plan that Theresa May is planning, does not seem to have gone down well.The Andrea Leadsom Today programme interview, in which she played down the prospect of Jeremy Corbyn being included in the cross-party talks on an alternative Brexit plan that Theresa May is planning, does not seem to have gone down well.
Here is some political reaction.Here is some political reaction.
From Ed Miliband, the former Labour leader:From Ed Miliband, the former Labour leader:
Refusing to talk to the Leader of the Opposition and sticking to failed red lines would be a woeful failure to rise to the moment. Strongly urge the Prime Minister to try and do so.Refusing to talk to the Leader of the Opposition and sticking to failed red lines would be a woeful failure to rise to the moment. Strongly urge the Prime Minister to try and do so.
From Yvette Cooper, the Labour chair of the Commons home affairs committee (and exactly the sort of senior parliamentarian that May seemed to have in mind when she announced her plan for cross-party talks):From Yvette Cooper, the Labour chair of the Commons home affairs committee (and exactly the sort of senior parliamentarian that May seemed to have in mind when she announced her plan for cross-party talks):
Andrea Leadsom making a mockery of Theresa May’s proposal for cross party talks this morning. Ludicrous & unworkable if PM won’t even talk to @jeremycorbyn & other party leaders. PM has to accept she failed by 230 votes - she can’t just keep digging inAndrea Leadsom making a mockery of Theresa May’s proposal for cross party talks this morning. Ludicrous & unworkable if PM won’t even talk to @jeremycorbyn & other party leaders. PM has to accept she failed by 230 votes - she can’t just keep digging in
And this is from Lucy Powell, another senior Labour MP:And this is from Lucy Powell, another senior Labour MP:
Totally agree https://t.co/saAsEM2621Totally agree https://t.co/saAsEM2621
From the Labour party:From the Labour party:
Disappointed @BBCr4today failed to correct @andrealeadsom's obviously inaccurate claim that Labour doesn't have an alternative plan. We have been promoting it for months: a new CU, a close relationship with SM, no race to the bottom on rights.Disappointed @BBCr4today failed to correct @andrealeadsom's obviously inaccurate claim that Labour doesn't have an alternative plan. We have been promoting it for months: a new CU, a close relationship with SM, no race to the bottom on rights.
And here is some comment from journalists.And here is some comment from journalists.
From the BBC’s Norman Smith:From the BBC’s Norman Smith:
Sounds like Govt's definition of "senior parliamentarians" does not include Jeremy CorbynSounds like Govt's definition of "senior parliamentarians" does not include Jeremy Corbyn
Hmm...Govt decision not to delay article 50 wd seem to blow a hole in prospects for any cross party consensus.Hmm...Govt decision not to delay article 50 wd seem to blow a hole in prospects for any cross party consensus.
From the Daily Mirror’s Pippa CrerarFrom the Daily Mirror’s Pippa Crerar
Leadsom argues PM *does* have a “fresh approach” by sounding out Commons to see where majority lies. But May has boxed herself in on customs union, extending article 50 and second referendum. So what’s the way forward? We already know her skills of persuasion are lacking.Leadsom argues PM *does* have a “fresh approach” by sounding out Commons to see where majority lies. But May has boxed herself in on customs union, extending article 50 and second referendum. So what’s the way forward? We already know her skills of persuasion are lacking.
From the Guardian’s Jessica ElgotFrom the Guardian’s Jessica Elgot
Sorry, but if the PM wants to leave with a deal but won’t budge on red lines like customs union, what exactly is she going to be talking about with these “senior parliamentarians”?Sorry, but if the PM wants to leave with a deal but won’t budge on red lines like customs union, what exactly is she going to be talking about with these “senior parliamentarians”?
The leader of the House of Commons, Andrea Leadsom, has defended the government’s failure to discuss a compromise plan with Labour’s frontbench.The leader of the House of Commons, Andrea Leadsom, has defended the government’s failure to discuss a compromise plan with Labour’s frontbench.
Speaking to BBC Radio 4 Today programme, she said:Speaking to BBC Radio 4 Today programme, she said:
The government has been collaborating across the house ever since the beginning of this parliament. It simply isn’t the case that the government isn’t engaging with senior parliamentarians.The government has been collaborating across the house ever since the beginning of this parliament. It simply isn’t the case that the government isn’t engaging with senior parliamentarians.
Asked why the prime minister had not spoken to Jeremy Corbyn about a compromise, Leadsom said: “She will be speaking with senior parliamentarians.”Asked why the prime minister had not spoken to Jeremy Corbyn about a compromise, Leadsom said: “She will be speaking with senior parliamentarians.”
She also played down the prospect of Theresa May including Jeremy Corbyn when she reaches out to opposition MPs to discuss a possible way forward. She added:She also played down the prospect of Theresa May including Jeremy Corbyn when she reaches out to opposition MPs to discuss a possible way forward. She added:
Jeremy Corbyn had the opportunity yesterday to put to the house exactly what his alternative proposals were. He clearly has none. He needs to come to the table and tell us what he wants to do. The country wants to know what the Labour party is actually proposing.Jeremy Corbyn had the opportunity yesterday to put to the house exactly what his alternative proposals were. He clearly has none. He needs to come to the table and tell us what he wants to do. The country wants to know what the Labour party is actually proposing.
Leadsom plays down prospect of May including Corbyn in her planned cross-party talks on an alternative approach to Brexit.Leadsom plays down prospect of May including Corbyn in her planned cross-party talks on an alternative approach to Brexit.
Leadsom insisted that the withdrawal deal that was defeated last night remained the best “basis” for a way to avoid a no deal.Leadsom insisted that the withdrawal deal that was defeated last night remained the best “basis” for a way to avoid a no deal.
And she claimed the government would not be seeking to delay or revoke article 50.And she claimed the government would not be seeking to delay or revoke article 50.
Leadsom said:Leadsom said:
I have struggled with the prime minister’s deal but ultimately it is a deal that balances the various interests, the country has been divided on it but leaving the EU we have to deliver on that. And the prime minister has shown her determination to do that.I have struggled with the prime minister’s deal but ultimately it is a deal that balances the various interests, the country has been divided on it but leaving the EU we have to deliver on that. And the prime minister has shown her determination to do that.
She added that the legal default position is that we leave in March without a deal so it is “vitally important” that we put a deal in placeShe added that the legal default position is that we leave in March without a deal so it is “vitally important” that we put a deal in place
Leadsom also insisted that whatever compromise was reached would not “not necessarily” involve a softer Brexit.Leadsom also insisted that whatever compromise was reached would not “not necessarily” involve a softer Brexit.
Leadsom rejects claims government defeat inevitably makes softer Brexit more likely.Leadsom rejects claims government defeat inevitably makes softer Brexit more likely.
Barnier added:Barnier added:
It is up to the British authorities to indicate how we can take things forward towards an orderly withdrawal.It is up to the British authorities to indicate how we can take things forward towards an orderly withdrawal.
The agreement that we reached with the British government is a good agreement. It is the best possible compromise. Protecting the rights of citizens will continue to be the priority whatever the outcome.The agreement that we reached with the British government is a good agreement. It is the best possible compromise. Protecting the rights of citizens will continue to be the priority whatever the outcome.
The backstop must remain a credible backstop.The backstop must remain a credible backstop.
An orderly withdrawal must remain our absolute priority. The scenario we have always wanted to avoid is a no deal. We are stepping up our preparations for that contingency.An orderly withdrawal must remain our absolute priority. The scenario we have always wanted to avoid is a no deal. We are stepping up our preparations for that contingency.
The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier has insisted that the Irish backstop must remain credible in any Brexit deal.The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier has insisted that the Irish backstop must remain credible in any Brexit deal.
Speaking in the European parliament in Strasbourg, he said “we regret profoundly” the Commons vote on Theresa May’s withdrawal agreement after two years of negotiation “based on the red lines of the British government”.Speaking in the European parliament in Strasbourg, he said “we regret profoundly” the Commons vote on Theresa May’s withdrawal agreement after two years of negotiation “based on the red lines of the British government”.
Nathalie Loiseau, the Europe minister, told France Inter this morning:Nathalie Loiseau, the Europe minister, told France Inter this morning:
It’s bad news, because this withdrawal agreement negotiated for nearly two years is a good agreement and the only agreement possible. It’s for the British to decide what they want. We see there is no majority for this agreement, but we don’t know what there IS a majority for… they want to leave the European Union to do what?It’s bad news, because this withdrawal agreement negotiated for nearly two years is a good agreement and the only agreement possible. It’s for the British to decide what they want. We see there is no majority for this agreement, but we don’t know what there IS a majority for… they want to leave the European Union to do what?
Asked why leaving the EU was proving so difficult, Loiseau said: “A certain number of British, including British politicians, didn’t realise what being a member of the EU meant.” She added that there had been “massive disinformation” during the referendum campaign.Asked why leaving the EU was proving so difficult, Loiseau said: “A certain number of British, including British politicians, didn’t realise what being a member of the EU meant.” She added that there had been “massive disinformation” during the referendum campaign.
Can the agreement be renegotiated?Can the agreement be renegotiated?
The text cannot be reopened especially after we’ve gone 17 months with all the coming and going. It’s been one third of my work since I became minister, which is a bit excessive, and we have other things to do in Europe than busy ourselves with a divorce.The text cannot be reopened especially after we’ve gone 17 months with all the coming and going. It’s been one third of my work since I became minister, which is a bit excessive, and we have other things to do in Europe than busy ourselves with a divorce.
She added: “Nobody thinks a no deal is a good situation, but we are preparing for that”, but warned: “We aren’t going to unknit the European Union because the UK wants to leave.”She added: “Nobody thinks a no deal is a good situation, but we are preparing for that”, but warned: “We aren’t going to unknit the European Union because the UK wants to leave.”
Sophie in ‘t Veld, a deputy leader of the liberal group in the European parliament, is sticking to the Brussels line that this crisis is for the UK to sort out. Speaking to BBC Breakfast, she said:Sophie in ‘t Veld, a deputy leader of the liberal group in the European parliament, is sticking to the Brussels line that this crisis is for the UK to sort out. Speaking to BBC Breakfast, she said:
We got a lot of questions last night saying ‘what is the EU going to do now?’. Well, all the options have been on the table, it is for the UK now to decide what to do. I would strongly recommend all the parties to come together and unite in the interest of the UK.We got a lot of questions last night saying ‘what is the EU going to do now?’. Well, all the options have been on the table, it is for the UK now to decide what to do. I would strongly recommend all the parties to come together and unite in the interest of the UK.
Asked if she would prefer if the UK remained in the EU, she said:Asked if she would prefer if the UK remained in the EU, she said:
We never wanted the UK to leave, so if they come to that conclusion then we will be very happy, but it is not for us to say, it is for the British people to say.We never wanted the UK to leave, so if they come to that conclusion then we will be very happy, but it is not for us to say, it is for the British people to say.
But it will have to be a realistic, a workable solution, one that is taking into account the current arrangements within the EU, the Good Friday agreement, and the rights of citizens – the 3.5m Europeans living in the UK and the 1.5 million British people living in the EU 27.But it will have to be a realistic, a workable solution, one that is taking into account the current arrangements within the EU, the Good Friday agreement, and the rights of citizens – the 3.5m Europeans living in the UK and the 1.5 million British people living in the EU 27.
Germany’s foreign minister, Heiko Maas, says the ball is in Britain’s court to bring clarity to the chaos.Germany’s foreign minister, Heiko Maas, says the ball is in Britain’s court to bring clarity to the chaos.
“The MPs of the lower house have not made it known what they want, only what they don’t want,” he told the broadcaster Deutschlandfunk this morning.“The MPs of the lower house have not made it known what they want, only what they don’t want,” he told the broadcaster Deutschlandfunk this morning.
“That is not enough,” he said. He added he did not support the idea of renegotiating the deal, saying that many compromises had already been made by both sides. “If one had been able to offer more, we would have had to do that weeks ago.”“That is not enough,” he said. He added he did not support the idea of renegotiating the deal, saying that many compromises had already been made by both sides. “If one had been able to offer more, we would have had to do that weeks ago.”
He said the German government would follow closely the vote of confidence in Theresa May, but her fall would make the situation only more complicated.He said the German government would follow closely the vote of confidence in Theresa May, but her fall would make the situation only more complicated.
“For the negotiations we need a stable government,” he said. Extending article 50 would be complicated in the light of upcoming European elections, he said, and anyway, an extension would require a clear idea as to what London wanted.“For the negotiations we need a stable government,” he said. Extending article 50 would be complicated in the light of upcoming European elections, he said, and anyway, an extension would require a clear idea as to what London wanted.
“It will only make sense if there’s a way which has as its goal to reach a deal between the EU and Britain and at the moment there’s not a majority viewpoint in the British parliament”.“It will only make sense if there’s a way which has as its goal to reach a deal between the EU and Britain and at the moment there’s not a majority viewpoint in the British parliament”.
The shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, has again ducked the question of whether the Labour frontbench will back a second referendum. He insisted it was for Labour’s membership to decide.The shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, has again ducked the question of whether the Labour frontbench will back a second referendum. He insisted it was for Labour’s membership to decide.
Speaking to BBC Breakfast, he said: “If we secured a general election, our party then would have to decision about what goes into the manifesto. There is strong support that if there is an impasse we go back to the people. Our preference is a general election, if we get, there is also that view that there should be another referendum.Speaking to BBC Breakfast, he said: “If we secured a general election, our party then would have to decision about what goes into the manifesto. There is strong support that if there is an impasse we go back to the people. Our preference is a general election, if we get, there is also that view that there should be another referendum.
“”My view is that it will be decided by the democratic wishes of our party members. The options will be: we put forward our own proposals on a deal, or you put forward those plus the possibility of a referendum.“”My view is that it will be decided by the democratic wishes of our party members. The options will be: we put forward our own proposals on a deal, or you put forward those plus the possibility of a referendum.
“What went through our Labour party conference last year was: seek to get a deal that protects jobs and the economy, if you can’t do that, then it’s a referendum to ask people to think again. I think if we do move to a general election that that the sort of debate that we will have.”“What went through our Labour party conference last year was: seek to get a deal that protects jobs and the economy, if you can’t do that, then it’s a referendum to ask people to think again. I think if we do move to a general election that that the sort of debate that we will have.”
McDonnell insisted a compromise deal could be reached with the government.McDonnell insisted a compromise deal could be reached with the government.
My own view is that Theresa May could sort this now. If she had a real discussion, a real approach to compromise bring all the parties together I think there could be a compromise most probably on the basis of what Labour is advocating. But the problem that she’s got is that I don’t think people have any faith in her anymore to deliver that.My own view is that Theresa May could sort this now. If she had a real discussion, a real approach to compromise bring all the parties together I think there could be a compromise most probably on the basis of what Labour is advocating. But the problem that she’s got is that I don’t think people have any faith in her anymore to deliver that.
Clearly extending article 50 is now on the agenda but that is for the government to decide.Clearly extending article 50 is now on the agenda but that is for the government to decide.
He appeared to concede that it was unlikely that the government would lose today’s confidence vote. “People don’t expect us to win that, but who can tell?”He appeared to concede that it was unlikely that the government would lose today’s confidence vote. “People don’t expect us to win that, but who can tell?”
He added:He added:
If that goes down, parliament really has to take a strong role ... proper negotiations and discussions to see if there is a compromise that can be reached. Theresa May has said she is willing to enter into those discussions, but she hasn’t said she is willing to enter into them with Jeremy Corbyn. She has not contacted us.If that goes down, parliament really has to take a strong role ... proper negotiations and discussions to see if there is a compromise that can be reached. Theresa May has said she is willing to enter into those discussions, but she hasn’t said she is willing to enter into them with Jeremy Corbyn. She has not contacted us.
We haven’t been invited into those discussions yet. Then she’s set conditions, she’s ruling out by the looks of it a customs union which most of the opposition parties support.We haven’t been invited into those discussions yet. Then she’s set conditions, she’s ruling out by the looks of it a customs union which most of the opposition parties support.
We believe we should have a permanent customs union. The relationship with the single market should be a close and collaborative relationship.We believe we should have a permanent customs union. The relationship with the single market should be a close and collaborative relationship.
That’s it from me, I’m handing over to my colleague Matthew Weaver now. Thanks for reading and tweeting, keeping following for updates.That’s it from me, I’m handing over to my colleague Matthew Weaver now. Thanks for reading and tweeting, keeping following for updates.
A few more front pages coming in from readers and I think Frankfurter Rundschau may be my favourite so far...A few more front pages coming in from readers and I think Frankfurter Rundschau may be my favourite so far...
Splash on today's Frankfurter Rundschau. Quoting Hamlet: "Though this be madness, yet there is method in't." pic.twitter.com/WWrjIUo70mSplash on today's Frankfurter Rundschau. Quoting Hamlet: "Though this be madness, yet there is method in't." pic.twitter.com/WWrjIUo70m
@MsKateLyons Front page of Portugal's Publico: God Save UK - Failure of May's deal muddles Brexit calendar and sends country into political limbo. pic.twitter.com/xaEiIWwYNs@MsKateLyons Front page of Portugal's Publico: God Save UK - Failure of May's deal muddles Brexit calendar and sends country into political limbo. pic.twitter.com/xaEiIWwYNs
@MsKateLyons Portugal's Diario de Noticias - "Uncertainty is the only certainty" pic.twitter.com/98aWt0aPKh@MsKateLyons Portugal's Diario de Noticias - "Uncertainty is the only certainty" pic.twitter.com/98aWt0aPKh
The Italian newspaper il manifesto has the perplexing headline "Common mortals" on its story about Brexit. pic.twitter.com/uccRc9H0H3The Italian newspaper il manifesto has the perplexing headline "Common mortals" on its story about Brexit. pic.twitter.com/uccRc9H0H3