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# brexit - Yesterday’s News

Taoiseach doesn't think no-deal Brexit is 'inevitable' but wants end to 'political purgatory' Brexit Ready

Taoiseach doesn't think no-deal Brexit is 'inevitable' but wants end to 'political purgatory'

5 hours ago 6,171 Views 31 Comments

Political leaders were out in force for the All-Island Civic Dialogue on Brexit today at Dublin Castle.

# brexit - Thursday 14 February, 2019

Theresa May suffers another Brexit defeat as MPs vote down motion Amendable Motion

Theresa May suffers another Brexit defeat as MPs vote down motion

Updated Thu 5:55 PM 37,731 Views 71 Comments

Votes on amendments to Theresa May’s deal will be held today and possibly on 27 February, too.

The Dutch government is using a giant blue mascot to warn of Brexit risks Muppet Show

The Dutch government is using a giant blue mascot to warn of Brexit risks

Thu 9:15 AM 56,679 Views 36 Comments

Around 40 companies last year moved their operations from the UK to the Netherlands because of Brexit.

# brexit - Wednesday 13 February, 2019

From The42 Racing could get home venue semi-final as EPCR allay Brexit-related fears Stadium

Racing could get home venue semi-final as EPCR allay Brexit-related fears

Wed 4:47 PM 13,679 Views 43 Comments

Leinster or Ulster could have to face the French club in their Parisian home stadium.

'I wondered had I turned into Rip Van Winkle,' Bertie Ahern tells UK Brexit committee Commons Committee

'I wondered had I turned into Rip Van Winkle,' Bertie Ahern tells UK Brexit committee

Wed 11:13 AM 66,407 Views 125 Comments

The former Taoiseach insisted repeatedly that “Northern Ireland is not the same as the rest of the UK”.

Mary Lou accuses the UK of playing a 'game of chicken' with Irish interests, in British media blitz Sinn Féin

Mary Lou accuses the UK of playing a 'game of chicken' with Irish interests, in British media blitz

Wed 10:04 AM 31,985 Views 104 Comments

The Sinn Féin leader also accused the British Prime Minister Theresa May of acting “in bad faith”.

# brexit - Tuesday 12 February, 2019

UK's chief negotiator overheard saying Brexit delay expected if May's deal not passed OLLY ROBBNS

UK's chief negotiator overheard saying Brexit delay expected if May's deal not passed

Tue 10:47 PM 23,697 Views 21 Comments

Conservative MP Steve Baker has downplayed reports of Olly Robbins’ comments in a Brussels bar.

Theresa May says UK still wants the backstop tweak, and tees up another vote Brexit

Theresa May says UK still wants the backstop tweak, and tees up another vote

Tue 1:13 PM 19,949 Views 51 Comments

A debate on the Brexit withdrawal deal was due to be voted on by tomorrow – as there’s been no change, that’s been pushed back.

Report contradicts UK minister's claim that no public money spent on no-ships ferry contract Brexit Ferries

Report contradicts UK minister's claim that no public money spent on no-ships ferry contract

Tue 8:43 AM 12,610 Views 21 Comments

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling is coming under fire after claiming that no public funds were spent on the Seaborne Freight contract.

# brexit - Monday 11 February, 2019

UK plans drone 'swarm squadrons' after Brexit, says defence secretary Gavin Williamson

UK plans drone 'swarm squadrons' after Brexit, says defence secretary

Mon 10:29 PM 32,754 Views 54 Comments

Gavin Williamson said Britain must strengthen its global presence after Brexit.

May rejects Corbyn's pitch as yet another week of Brexit debate looms in House of Commons Backstop

May rejects Corbyn's pitch as yet another week of Brexit debate looms in House of Commons

Updated Mon 3:22 PM 19,608 Views 22 Comments

EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier has said there is very little time left to settle a final Brexit deal.

Seven in 10 SMEs think Brexit will have negative impact and many are cancelling investment plans Hard Border

Seven in 10 SMEs think Brexit will have negative impact and many are cancelling investment plans

Mon 6:10 AM 10,331 Views 6 Comments

Despite this, just 8% of businesses have engaged in formal planning to deal with the outcome of Brexit.

# brexit - Sunday 10 February, 2019

Tony Blair says no-deal Brexit could be 'devastating' for peace process Very Hard Border This post contains videos

Tony Blair says no-deal Brexit could be 'devastating' for peace process

Sun 2:26 PM 13,473 Views 34 Comments

He accused some politicians of “playing fast and loose” with the peace process in Northern Ireland.

'It's nuts': Crews from China, South Korea and Australia descend on border amid 'no-deal' fears Surge In Interest

'It's nuts': Crews from China, South Korea and Australia descend on border amid 'no-deal' fears

Sun 10:30 AM 55,035 Views 15 Comments

Media outlets across the globe are sending crews to border counties as the Brexit countdown continues.

# brexit - Saturday 9 February, 2019

The surreal reality of life in 'the most militarised area of western Europe' South Armagh

The surreal reality of life in 'the most militarised area of western Europe'

Feb 9th 2019, 10:00 PM 67,014 Views 43 Comments

TheJournal.ie visited Dromintee GAA club to hear locals’ concerns of a hard Brexit.

UK government terminates £13.8m contract with Seaborne Freight for no-deal Brexit ferries U-turn

UK government terminates £13.8m contract with Seaborne Freight for no-deal Brexit ferries

Feb 9th 2019, 10:11 AM 26,537 Views 34 Comments

It’s been reported that the contract was cancelled after an Irish company, Arklow Shipping, withdrew its backing.

A heightened sense of Brexit 'WTF' in Clones Border Town

A heightened sense of Brexit 'WTF' in Clones

Feb 9th 2019, 9:00 AM 30,248 Views 21 Comments

Locals in Clones, at the border with Co Fermanagh, say there’s huge concern at the possible disruption to daily life.

# brexit - Friday 8 February, 2019

Theresa May arrives in Dublin for crunch talks with Varadkar Brexit

Theresa May arrives in Dublin for crunch talks with Varadkar

Feb 8th 2019, 9:13 PM 24,025 Views 52 Comments

Varadkar greeted May at Farmleigh and they will both attend dinner together.

Sky News poll shows Brexit has damaged UK's reputation for majority of Irish people Backstop

Sky News poll shows Brexit has damaged UK's reputation for majority of Irish people

Feb 8th 2019, 8:19 AM 77,597 Views 126 Comments

Data showed that the majority of Irish people would rather cut ties with the UK than the EU.

Crunch talks for Varadkar and May in Dublin today as both sides refuse to back down on backstop Brexistential Crisis

Crunch talks for Varadkar and May in Dublin today as both sides refuse to back down on backstop

Feb 8th 2019, 6:20 AM 12,337 Views 33 Comments

The Taoiseach and Prime Minister are having dinner in Dublin tonight, with one topic atop their agenda.

# brexit - Thursday 7 February, 2019

May given official notice EU won't re-open withdrawal deal in 'robust' talks No

May given official notice EU won't re-open withdrawal deal in 'robust' talks

Updated Feb 7th 2019, 10:43 PM 53,134 Views 113 Comments

Jean-Claude Juncker has, however, said he’s open to adding wording to the political declaration.

Government urged to 'apply more dynamic thinking' to solving housing crisis Brexit Concerns

Government urged to 'apply more dynamic thinking' to solving housing crisis

Feb 7th 2019, 7:08 PM 9,339 Views 39 Comments

An Oireachtas Housing Committee report has been critical of the government’s approach to solving the housing crisis.

Leo said Donald Tusk would get 'terrible trouble' from the UK press. Here's what they said Fleet Street

Leo said Donald Tusk would get 'terrible trouble' from the UK press. Here's what they said

Feb 7th 2019, 12:40 PM 36,432 Views 28 Comments

Tusk said there was a “special place in hell” for unprepared Brexiteers.

It's now only 50 days to Brexit and Theresa May is in Brussels again looking for a new deal Brick Wall

It's now only 50 days to Brexit and Theresa May is in Brussels again looking for a new deal

Feb 7th 2019, 7:36 AM 10,964 Views 22 Comments

EU leaders have said the agreed deal will not be renegotiated.

Was the Brexit timeline always unrealistic? Back in 1982 it took Greenland three years to leave Opinion

Was the Brexit timeline always unrealistic? Back in 1982 it took Greenland three years to leave

Feb 7th 2019, 7:00 AM 25,981 Views 20 Comments

It took Greenland three years to complete their exit negotiations with the EEC and that was a lot less difficult, writes Jason O’Sullivan.

Salaries predicted to rise by 5% on average this year as employers forecast Irish jobs Brexit boost It's The Economy Stupid

Salaries predicted to rise by 5% on average this year as employers forecast Irish jobs Brexit boost

Feb 7th 2019, 6:01 AM 17,435 Views 26 Comments

Consumer sentiment was strong in January as spenders wait to see how Brexit will affect their pockets.

# brexit - Wednesday 6 February, 2019

Theresa May to meet Leo Varadkar in Dublin on Friday Brexit

Theresa May to meet Leo Varadkar in Dublin on Friday

Feb 6th 2019, 3:41 PM 12,010 Views 47 Comments

The two leaders will discuss the current Brexit landscape.

FactCheck: Did Donald Tusk say there was a special place in hell for Brexiteers? Factcheck

FactCheck: Did Donald Tusk say there was a special place in hell for Brexiteers?

Feb 6th 2019, 2:28 PM 52,190 Views 98 Comments

All hell broke loose after his speech in Brussels today – here’s what he actually said.

'Special place in hell' for no-plan Brexiteers, says EU's Tusk WITHOUT A PLAN

'Special place in hell' for no-plan Brexiteers, says EU's Tusk

Feb 6th 2019, 12:12 PM 25,226 Views 118 Comments

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is in Brussels today for talks with EU leaders.

Leo and Theresa are heading back to Brussels - but is there any hope for talks or is it Groundhog Day (again)? Malthouse Of Cards

Leo and Theresa are heading back to Brussels - but is there any hope for talks or is it Groundhog Day (again)?

Feb 6th 2019, 6:20 AM 9,412 Views 21 Comments

Can the so-called Malthouse Compromise provide a basis for a breakthrough, or is the latest effort over before it begins?

Some Brexit contingency plans 'eliminate immediate risk' but will only be temporary, Ross to warn Transport Committee

Some Brexit contingency plans 'eliminate immediate risk' but will only be temporary, Ross to warn

Feb 6th 2019, 6:01 AM 6,973 Views 20 Comments

Minister Ross is to deliver an update on how Brexit will affect the haulage and aviation industries later today.

# brexit - Tuesday 5 February, 2019

Irish government welcomes May's border comments but says she has 'unrealistic expectations' about backstop Brexit

Irish government welcomes May's border comments but says she has 'unrealistic expectations' about backstop

Updated Feb 5th 2019, 9:28 PM 31,272 Views 34 Comments

Theresa May has said she remains committed to preventing a hard border on the island of Ireland post-Brexit.

Explainer: Has the US been paying attention to Brexit and does the White House care? Special Relationship This post contains videos

Explainer: Has the US been paying attention to Brexit and does the White House care?

Feb 5th 2019, 4:14 PM 12,931 Views 19 Comments

Politicians have only recently started talking about it and Trump hasn’t addressed it much.

Theresa May to give Brexit speech in Northern Ireland today Brexit

Theresa May to give Brexit speech in Northern Ireland today

Feb 5th 2019, 6:20 AM 9,142 Views 21 Comments

Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said no alternatives to the backstop have stood up to scrutiny.

# brexit - Monday 4 February, 2019

Theresa May to visit Northern Ireland tomorrow Brexit

Theresa May to visit Northern Ireland tomorrow

Feb 4th 2019, 12:13 PM 22,447 Views 36 Comments

May will meet with businesses and local community groups.

May's cabinet to discuss alternative arrangements to backstop with Eurosceptic MPs Alternative Arrangements

May's cabinet to discuss alternative arrangements to backstop with Eurosceptic MPs

Feb 4th 2019, 7:45 AM 16,314 Views 52 Comments

Downing Street said it had established “an Alternative Arrangements Working Group” to mull the backstop issue starting today.

# brexit - Sunday 3 February, 2019

Nissan confirms new car model will not be built in Sunderland factory Brexit

Nissan confirms new car model will not be built in Sunderland factory

Feb 3rd 2019, 12:56 PM 32,601 Views 81 Comments

The car giant announced in 2016 that it planned to build the model at its plant in Sunderland.

Poll: Would conceding on the backstop be worth it to avoid a no-deal Brexit? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Would conceding on the backstop be worth it to avoid a no-deal Brexit?

Feb 3rd 2019, 12:07 PM 61,634 Views 119 Comments

Brexit is 54 days away.

Plans afoot to evacuate Queen from London if Brexit causes disorder - reports Get Out

Plans afoot to evacuate Queen from London if Brexit causes disorder - reports

Feb 3rd 2019, 9:46 AM 37,293 Views 46 Comments

The Sunday Times reports that the evacuation plans are repurposed from similar plans that were in existence from the Cold War.

'One of the loudest voices against an indefinite backstop': What's Dominic Raab up to? Brexit

'One of the loudest voices against an indefinite backstop': What's Dominic Raab up to?

Feb 3rd 2019, 8:30 AM 28,499 Views 27 Comments

From his review of the Good Friday Agreement to sparring with Irish journalists on Twitter, it’s been an interesting week for Mr Raab.

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