The sad tale of the three little pigs, as told by the prime minister• You can order your own copy of this cartoon Continue reading…
The Tories should take back control of food supply policy | Letter
Kate Howell says the value of sustainable producers and independent retailers needs to be recognised and supportedYour report from the Tory party conference cites Liz Truss’s view that the government is not responsible for food shortages in the shops (…
EU could lift ban on UK sausages to sweeten Northern Ireland deal
Brussels to offer substantial package of proposals to improve post-Brexit arrangementsThe EU will seek to sweeten its package of proposals over the post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland by lifting a prohibition on sausages made in Britain.The E…
‘Total loss of confidence’: Franco-British relations plumb new depths
Analysis: insiders say French belief that No 10 cannot be trusted has intensified amid Brexit, Covid, migration and AukusThe British embassy in Paris held a splendid James Bond soiree this week, guests in black tie and evening dress sipping Bollinger a…
Boris Johnson picks navy chief as head of British armed forces
Adm Sir Tony Radakin is first chosen from navy in 20 years and reflects switch of focus to Indo-Pacific regionBoris Johnson has selected the head of the navy for the first time in 20 years as the next chief of Britain’s armed forces, a choice intended …
UK promises ‘robust’ reaction if EU starts trade war over Northern Ireland
Brexit minister says he expects Brussels response to UK demand to renegotiate protocol within 10 days The UK will react in a “robust” manner if the EU launches a retaliatory trade war in the event of Brexit talks on Northern Ireland breaking down, the …
What may happen if article 16 of Northern Ireland protocol is triggered?
Brexit minister David Frost threatens EU with use of emergency brakeLatest news from Tory conference – live updatesThe UK Brexit minister, David Frost, has stepped up demands on the EU to renegotiate the Northern Ireland protocol, a linchpin of Boris J…
Brexit has hit the economy – and school dinners | Letters
Andrew Kerin on how supply chain issues have reduced school meals, Prof Tom Baum on the recruitment crisis in the hospitality industry and Colwyn Lee on worker shortages across sectorsI have received an email from my daughter’s primary school advising …
Boris Johnson saves Christmas again – cartoon
The ghosts of Christmases past, present and future reflect on a chaotic week for the Tories• You can order your own copy of this cartoon Continue reading…
The Guardian view on silence about Brexit: time to talk turkey | Editorial
Labour and the Conservatives have both been happy to stay quiet about Brexit during the pandemic. That has to stopSince the 2019 general election, there has been a mutually convenient conspiracy of silence between Britain’s two main parties about Brexi…