House of Commons Votes for Deal

AYES 521
NOES 73

Barnier To Make Brexit Announcement Today

Barnier is to make a Brexit announcement at 15:00 GMT today.

Perversely people are viewing this positively, even though it comes after reports the EU has rejected Boris Johnson's new compromise on fishing arrangements.

The Talks Continue and The Blockade is Being Lifted

 

Despite all the posturing and shouting from both the EU and UK, and the added bonus of a French blockade (which is being lifted later today, the Brexit talks are continuing.

Expect the talks to go on until 31 December, when either a deal will be announced or the EU and UK say that they couldn't reach a deal (thus avoiding the headline that someone walked away).

Find The Fish

 

What's the main hurdle? Fish
Barnier has doubled down in front of MEPs
Demanding demanding 8 year transition with fishing quotas remaining more or less unchanged
If UK then cuts quotas in annual negotiations - especially in the 12 nautical mile zone then it is trade sanctions pic.twitter.com/Ahh6ankrbg

— Bruno Waterfield (@BrunoBrussels) December 18, 2020

Beware being distracted by the very public and vocal shouting from both sides about fish!

Tunnel Time!

 

 

Home Sec Patel says Brexit talks are in the tunnel

— Michael Brown (@MrMBrown) December 17, 2020

The Path To a Deal - Or The Road To Nowhere?

 

Von der Leyen full comments on progress in Brexit talks: pic.twitter.com/BZtpx7OXvK

— Jon Stone (@joncstone) December 16, 2020

Deal On?

 

Is Deal on? https://t.co/J14UFQVXBH

— Ken Frost (@ken_frost) December 15, 2020

Hasn't It Gone Quiet?

 

via Gfycat

31 December - The Real Deadline

Unsurprisingly Boris and Ursula agreed on Sunday not to pull the plug on the talks.

The talks continute. However, for once, there has been no mention of a deadline (which of course would not be kept).

That being said, there is one deadline set in stone, and that is the 31st of December. That being said, if there was an embryonic deal in the making, that deadline could be stretched to ensure that tariffs etc were not automatically activated on 1 January 2021!

EU Diplomat chattering away...

- Might now be narrow path to deal
- Some progress in last few days, but still gaps, sometimes substantial
- Gaps need to be bridged in next few days
- Success/not of talks depends on whether London prepared to accept trade-offs pic.twitter.com/zBsiXkDQbp

— Michael Brown (@MrMBrown) December 14, 2020

New Beginnings For Old Friends - With a Hint of Compromise

 

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Brexit: 'Positions remain apart on fundamental issues. On the Level Playing Field we have repeatedly made clear to our UK partners that the principle of fair competition is a precondition to privileged access to the EU market.'

— Nick Gutteridge (@nickgutteridge) December 11, 2020

Sunday is The New "Deadline"

Negotiations are still ongoing but the end of the transition is near. There is no guarantee that if & when an agreement is found it can enter into force on time. We have to be prepared including for not having a deal in place on 1 January. Today we present contingency measures ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/FQ4Urn9YUC

— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) December 10, 2020

Last night's dinner went on for three hours. No breakthrough nor a breakdown.

The negotiators will continue talking until Sunday. However, unless they have been given new wiggle room/instructions, these will go nowhere!

7.30 for 8 CET - Smart Casual

 

Johnson-Von der Leyen dinner tonight due to start at 7pm UK time in Brussels

— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) December 9, 2020

Northern Ireland Protocols Sorted

 

BREAK: The UK drops all its 'law breaking' clauses - including plans for more in forthcoming taxation bill - after @michaelgove
and @MarosSefcovic agree deal on terms of implementing Northern Irish Protocol. 1/https://t.co/MdBbcI8vjd pic.twitter.com/3yKwtu3jzO

— Peter Foster (@pmdfoster) December 8, 2020

Boris To Go To Brussels - The Stumps To Be Pulled?

 

Boris will go to Brussels this week for a final attempt to reach a deal with the EU. 

It is assumed that he will either go on Wednesday or Friday. However, no firm date has yet been fixed.

A deal is not looking that likely.

Hanging on The Telephone

 

Key event is the call expected btw PM and EU chief Ursula VD Leyen later

— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) December 7, 2020

Barnier Starts His Important Day at 10.30AM

 

'BREXIT: EU'S BARNIER SAYS "IMPORTANT DAY. DETERMINATION" AS HE LEAVES LONDON HOTEL

— Michael Brown (@MrMBrown) December 4, 2020

The Final Days of Negotiations

 

Leader of the House says Internal Markets bill back in the Commons on Monday - that really puts the pressure on Brexit negotiators to get it wrapped up in next couple of days

— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) December 3, 2020

Brexit Talks Hit Snafu

 

QUOTE OF THE DAY from the organiser of the Brussels gang bang sex party...

“Suddenly my whole living room was full of cops”

"They immediately started shouting. 'Id card! Now!' But we weren't even wearing underpants, how the hell could we quickly pull out our ID cards?"

— Darren McCaffrey (@DarrenEuronews) December 2, 2020

Schrödinger's Brexit Deal

 

The Brexit negotiations continue apace, with the usual sticking points (fish, level playing field) remaining.

There may, or may not, be a deal within the coming week.

Who knows?

Barnier Returns With a Fishy Offer

BREAKING: the EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier will propose that between 15pc and 18pc of the fish quota caught in UK waters by EU fleets will be restored to the UK under a free trade agreement, @rtenews understands

— Tony Connelly (@tconnellyRTE) November 27, 2020

Contrary to speculation by some of the media, Barnier is returning to London this weekend (post quarantine) for further negotiations.

This time he brings fish.

Are We In The Tunnel?

 

Barnier has cancelled briefings to EU side - planned for Tues night and then Weds lunchtime - only a hint, but perhaps a good sign that negotiators are churning through the obstacles to a deal, working not briefing!

— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) November 19, 2020

Brexit Update From Lord Frost

 

1/4 Arriving once again in Brussels shortly for another round of negotiations with EU and @MichelBarnier this afternoon.

I and our British🇬🇧 team have been in talks almost every day since 22 October.

— David Frost (@DavidGHFrost) November 15, 2020

Another Day, Another "Deadline"

 

In case anyone is interested, or believes it, the new "deadline" for conclusion of the Brexit negotiations is 19th November.

Don't hold you breath folks!

Lords Defeat Boris's Brexit Bill

The House of Lords has voted against Boris's Brexit Bill.

Peers voted by 433 votes to 165 to block the bill.

Thusfar Boris is planning to continue with the bill, even if it upsets Biden. However, if the EU and UK agree a Brexit deal this becomes irrelevant.

EU Shenanigans

 

New: EU source says the UK has yet to reply to the European Commission's formal letter of notice, triggering legal action over the UK Internal Market Bill, which breaches the Northern Ireland Protocol. The deadline for a response was Monday Nov 2.

— Tony Connelly (@tconnellyRTE) November 3, 2020

We Are at The "Rien ne Vas Plus" Stage of Brexit

 

Apparently Boris now describes the EU-UK FTA talks as having reached "rien ne vas plus" - ie "no more bets", the roulette wheel's spin is underway.

— Andrew Lilico (@andrew_lilico) October 21, 2020

Frost and Barnier To Touch Base This Afternoon

 

As the non-talking continues, EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier and UK’s chief negotiator David Frost scheduled to *make phone contact*again today -2pm BST #Brexit

— Katya Adler (@BBCkatyaadler) October 20, 2020

Movement From The EU

 

🇪🇺🇬🇧 I just spoke to @DavidGHFrost.

As stated by President @vonderleyen on Friday, I confirmed that the EU remains available to intensify talks in London this week, on all subjects, and based on legal texts.

We now wait for the UK’s reaction.

— Michel Barnier (@MichelBarnier) October 19, 2020

Gove just now in the HoC: “Even while I’ve been at the dispatch box, it’s been reported that there has been a constructive move on the part of the EU and I welcome that” https://t.co/bwvQIeqOqJ

— Beth Rigby (@BethRigby) October 19, 2020

Frost and Barnier To Talk This Afternoon

As to whether this afternoon's phone call will lead to anything remains to be seen!

It's very much a matter of face and compromise now for both the EU and UK.

Boris Has Spoken - The Door Remains Ajar..Sort Of!

 

BREAKING: Boris Johnson says the UK must prepared for no trade deal with the EU from Jan 1

Says EU not willing to give UK a Canada style deal

If the EU comes back "with a fundamental change of opinion" then the UK will listen. But says that doesn't sound likely after the summit

— Sam Coates Sky (@SamCoatesSky) October 16, 2020

 

Boris To Address The Nation Today

Will he walk or not?

Schroedinger's Deal

We are now entering the Schroedinger's Deal stage of the Brexit negotiations!

Frost Pushes Jaw Jaw

 

Frost will advise PM to keep talking - Johnson will decide on what next after #EUCO , not before Friday
He will tell Number 10 that it is difficult but it is not impossible to get there and time is extremely tight

— Bruno Waterfield (@BrunoBrussels) October 14, 2020

Boris and Ursula To Have a Wee Chinwag Tomorrow

 

Robert Peston: EU president Ursula von der Leyen wants to test if Boris Johnson is negotiating in good faith | ITV News https://t.co/xnrVvXXHtU

— Robert Peston (@Peston) October 2, 2020

EU To Sue UK? - The EU's Theatrical Gesture

 

EU Commission has begun legal action against the UK over the Internal Market Bill, President Ursula von der Leyen confirms

The UK has a month to respondhttps://t.co/RDAlWQSFAw pic.twitter.com/xP6OfLf7zi

— BBC Politics (@BBCPolitics) October 1, 2020

All very entertaining an theatrical, but do not lose sight of the fact that the EU have not withdrawn from the ongoing talks about a possible deal.

In the event a deal is agreed, then the IMB becomes irrelevant and the court case will be withdrawn.

In the even no deal can be agreed, then the court case (as it will be held in an EU court) will be irrelevant as the UK will be outside of EU jurisdiction.

Either way this is a theatrical gesture of zero relevance.

Tunnel Vision?

 

This week Frost and Barnier will meet to decide if we enter the Tunnel to move forward to a deal.

Despite "hopeful" stories planted in the media last week, it looks increasingly clear that we will not enter the Tunnel, and that a No deal Brexit is looming large.

Deal Hoves Into Sight?

 

A Brexit deal is coming into view, UK side now view the remaining issues in the negotiations as being more about process than substance https://t.co/G5dGmFGjV8

— James Forsyth (@JGForsyth) September 25, 2020

We shall see!

France Trolls The UK

 

Great trolling. https://t.co/Ujl3Gq4c3z

— (((Frances "Cassandra" Coppola))) (@Frances_Coppola) September 24, 2020

Frost Excoriates Barnier

 

1/7 I would like to make a few comments and state a few facts, in my capacity as the PM's negotiator in the current and last autumn's talks. https://t.co/qJ2hGUf5RM

— David Frost (@DavidGHFrost) September 13, 2020

Gina Miller Enables Internal Market Bill

Ah.. so the government legal note cites Gina Miller case as their justification for the treaty nose thumbing! pic.twitter.com/txfLwfErK5

— Harry Cole (@MrHarryCole) September 10, 2020

Time To Walk

 

Brexit LIVE: Boris Johnson told to walk away as EU threaten legal action - 'Go to hell!'

https://t.co/NL9sQrdmet

— James (@JamessReality) September 10, 2020

Boris Prepares For No Deal Brexit - Deadline 15 October 2020

NEW: 🚨🚨🚨🇬🇧🇪🇺🚨🚨🚨UK planning legislation to override key parts of #brexit withdrawal treaty and Northern Ireland protocol - a potentially HUGE move in negotiations; major ructions in Whitehall - my latest via @FT
https://t.co/UU3VT2Yeta

— Peter Foster (@pmdfoster) September 6, 2020

Boris has set 15 October as the absolute final deadline for an agreement or confirmation of a no deal Brexit. As such, in order to be prepared and to show resolution, legislation wrt the internal market is being prepared. 

We shall see...

Talks Stuck

 

EU refuses to discuss UK 'room papers' on fisheries as Barnier's 'parallelism' doctrine takes talks to the brinkhttps://t.co/khmlOCD2Uj

— Bruno Waterfield (@BrunoBrussels) August 31, 2020

The only way to unstick these talks is for the UK to walk away, not just threaten to walk away but actually WALK AWAY!

Deadlines Slipping in The EU

 

Here we go. Informal discussions in EU about a potential second Brexit European Council after 15-16 Oct. Growing recognition deal might not be ready by @MichelBarnier Oct deadline. As I've always said, on smthg this imp for both, real deadline was always going to be shy of 31 Dec

— Mujtaba Rahman (@Mij_Europe) August 26, 2020

Frost Speaks

 David Frost, UK Chief Negotiator, said:

“We have just concluded the seventh round of negotiations with the EU.  As I said last week, agreement is still possible, and it is still our goal, but it is clear that it will not be easy to achieve. Substantive work continues to be necessary across a range of different areas of potential UK-EU future cooperation if we are to deliver it.

“We have had useful discussions this week but there has been little progress.

“The EU is still insisting not only that we must accept continuity with EU state aid and fisheries policy, but also that this must be agreed before any further substantive work can be done in any other area of the negotiation, including on legal texts.  This makes it unnecessarily difficult to make progress. There are other significant areas which remain to be resolved and, even where there is a broad understanding between negotiators, there is a lot of detail to work through. Time is short for both sides.

“We have been clear from the outset about the principles underlying the UK approach. We are seeking a relationship which ensures we regain sovereign control of our own laws, borders, and waters, and centred upon a trading relationship based on an FTA like those the EU has concluded with a range of other international partners, together with practical arrangements for cooperation in areas such as aviation, scientific programmes, and law enforcement. When the EU accepts this reality in all areas of the negotiation, it will be much easier to make progress.

“We will continue to work hard to reach an agreement.  Chief Negotiators and their teams have agreed to remain in close contact over the next two weeks before the next Round in London in the week of 7 September.”

No Deal - WTO Brexit

 

Barnier: 'Those who were hoping for negotiations to move swiftly forward this week will have been disappointed. I'm disappointed, concerned and surprised. Once again UK negotiators haven't shown any real willingness to move forward on issues of fundamental importance to the EU.'

— Nick Gutteridge (@nick_gutteridge) August 21, 2020

Whether Barnier likes it or not, if the deal is not agreed (subject to ratification) by the end of this month the UK will walk away from the talks and move onto a WTO Brexit footing (with all of what that implies as to how we interact with the EU in the remaining months of this year). 

 

Frost Speaks

Here is my statement at the end of the latest round of negotiations with the EU. https://t.co/IXDiuhucsB

— David Frost (@DavidGHFrost) July 23, 2020

Mind The Gap!

David Frost confirms that 'considerable gaps' remain between the UK and the EU on level playing field and fisheries

'Although we will continue energetically to seek an agreement with the EU, we must face the possibility that one will not be reached'

— Steven Swinford (@Steven_Swinford) July 23, 2020

WTO Terms Likely

It now looks pretty certain that Britain and the EU will not reach an agreement wrt post Brexit trade arrangements etc.

As such, the UK will be operating on WTO terms post 31 December 2020.

By mid August the government will confirm this, and ratchet up the preparation and advice to businesses for WTO trading. Additionally, we can expect a more muscular approach to illegal Channel crossings.

The £93M Brexit Blitz

Deal By Summer or Else!

Boris Johnson crashes Brexit dinner to warn Michel Barnier deal must be done this summer.https://t.co/fSLpRCAE9F

— JamesXXX (@JamessReality) July 10, 2020

Talks Continue in London

Delighted to meet my fellow Chief Negotiator @MichelBarnier at No10 last night and to kick off today's talks in London. pic.twitter.com/nES950I57f

— David Frost (@DavidGHFrost) July 8, 2020

The Clock Did Chime

Tick Tock

Those expecting to see an extension to the transition period are, in a few hours time, going to be bitterly disappointed; as the deadline for asking for one is midnight.

As from tomorrow, the UK either leaves the transition period on 31 December with a deal or on WTO terms.

Frost's Ticking Clock

With the demise of Sedwill, David Frost now holds the roles of both Britain’s chief negotiator with the EU and national security adviser.

However, Frost will not take on the NSA role until late August. This sends a signal to the EU that negotiations will end by then, with or without a deal.

Up, Up and Away - Building The Brand

 

One of our @RoyalAirForce Voyager aircraft has a VIP fit and been painted to display the United Kingdom representationally when flying across the globe. @DefenceES pic.twitter.com/S2juvO1E8G

— Air Marshal Sir Julian Young (@Chf_Eng_Air) June 25, 2020

The aircraft will be used by Boris and the Queen on official business.

Unsurprisingly, certain sections of the easily triggered have been carping about the cost £900K etc.

Here are a few factoids:

1 The aircraft was due for a routine major maintenance period that involves a full strip-down, avionics upgrade, and stripping the paint off so the airframe can be checked for metal fatigue & corrosion. Repainting in red white and blue, rather than grey, is the cheap part of the job.

2 The Queen and future Prime Ministers (no matter what party they represent) will use it, it is not Boris's private toy.

3 As Britain leaves the EU, it is important to build the brand. This is an effective and visually striking means of doing so.

Boris and Macron To Meet In Downing Street - #appeldu18juin

Guess who arrived in France last night for #appeldu18juin commemorative events today?#ententecordiale#18juin1940
🇬🇧🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/sqyaNp6NIT

— UKDefenceinFrance (@UKDefenceFrance) June 18, 2020

Put a Tiger In Your Tank

Conference Call

Preparing for videoconference with @BorisJohnson at 14.30, together with @EP_President and @eucopresident. The EU is ready to intensify the talks, we are available 24/7. Let’s inject fresh momentum into the negotiations. pic.twitter.com/9FFf9WC5tY

— Ursula von der Leyen #UnitedAgainstCoronavirus (@vonderleyen) June 15, 2020

Border Controls To Be Introduced In Stages

The government has announced today that it will not be extending the Transition Period with the EU.

Read more: https://t.co/b2SwpBgJX3 pic.twitter.com/IEPh3WV5B2

— Cabinet Office (@cabinetofficeuk) June 12, 2020

Gove Formally Rejects Possibility of Extension

I just chaired a constructive EU Joint Committee meeting with @MarosSefcovic

I formally confirmed the UK will not extend the transition period & the moment for extension has now passed. On 1 January 2021 we will take back control and regain our political & economic independence pic.twitter.com/nZjNpez8LI

— Michael Gove (@michaelgove) June 12, 2020

I am not entirely sure this is 100% watertight as, theoretically, Parliament could ask for an extension up to and including 30 June 2020.

I am not sure though.

Anyone care to confirm/correct me on this?

Pope Says Boris Holds Trump Hand

Stephen Pope an analyst for Forbes said:

"Given the EU is really good at spending money it will be desperate to receive the UK’s final settlement payment of £39billion.

For that reason, I think the UK and Boris Johnson hold the trump card in the forthcoming trade negotiations."

The EU's Two Fingered Approach To Terms

Barnier rejects key UK trade demand in fresh row – despite EU offering same terms to Japanhttps://t.co/nAdQKuAv02

— 👨‍💻 James⭐ (@JamessReality) June 9, 2020

Are We Entering The Tunnel?

Hearing that there will be new more concentrated meetings/rounds of negotiations - a tunnel? https://t.co/GxwNuhKKah

— Bruno Waterfield (@BrunoBrussels) June 5, 2020

The Final Round

The Spectator reports that fourth round of official Brexit negotiations resumed on Tuesday, screen-to-screen.

They will determine whether the stalemate can be broken and a trade deal sealed by the end of the transition date of 31 December. By mid-June, a high-level 'stock-take' between Boris Johnson and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will assess whether sufficient progress has been made to continue negotiations.

Whatever the outcome (deal or no deal) the UK will NOT seek an extension and will leave the transition arrangement on 31 December 2020.

Frost Rejects Brexit Extension

David Frost said:

"The Government's position is pretty clear.

"We are not going to ask for an extension and if the EU asks for one we will not agree to one.

"I think that is part of the framework now and we are working to an end of year deadline."

As Frost knows, any extension would mean that the UK will be forced to pay more to the EU and will be trapped in the seven year budget cycle.

Timing Is Everything!

On the 15th of May leaders of the smaller opposition parties in Westminster (not Labour) wrote to Barnier asking for a Brexit extension.

I am sure that they wouldn't have known that there was going to be an anti Cumings media onslaught over the coming weekend, that might have got him sacked. However, yesterday Barnier responded to them by saying an extension could be granted if requested and agreed upon (along with an agreement on UK funding) by 1 July.

I am sure that Barnier has not been following the Cummings' story, and I am sure that he didn't write/send that letter in the expectation that Cummings would be gone by then.

That being said, Cummings hasn't gone and it's not up to the leaders of the minor parties to speak on behalf of the government, nor is it up the Barnier to make an offer to people who don't run the country.

Merkel's Euro500BN Grand Gesture To Save The EU

"Big concern is that the economic crisis will destroy the EU single market & even threaten the future of the EU. Chancellor Merkel needed a “grand gesture” to prove she had not abandoned southern European nations hit hard by the virus.
https://t.co/v8IT7WnHao via @financialtimes

— Theresa Fallon (@TheresaAFallon) May 22, 2020

Covid Has Stiffened Britain's Resolve

In the event that the EU and Britain cannot reach an agreement for a post transit trading relationship, Britain will rvert to WTO terms.

There would be border checks and tariffs.

As the Spectator points out, in normal times this would be regarded as the biggest economic shift in a generation. However, coronavirus has collapsed world trade and travel, dwarfing any changes Brexit might bring.

Britain has in effect already crossed that Rubicon, along with every other country in the world.

It's a new game with a new rules!

Frost Eviscerates EU's Unbalanced and Undemocratic Proposals

I suspect that Barnier has very little room for manoeuvre, as the EU has little intention to shift its stance.

As such, once this becomes pretty much set by the end of June, it will be necessary to up the ante for a "no agreement" end of transition on 31 December 2020.

Little Progress On Post Transition Agreement

NEW-

UK Brexit negotiator David Frost:

“I regret however that we made very little progress towards agreement on the most significant outstanding issues between us. "

🇬🇧🇪🇺

— Olly Barratt (@ollybarratt) May 15, 2020

Soros Foresees The End of The EU

George Soros: Germany's ECB Ruling May Spell 'the End of the EU as We Know It' https://t.co/Ex7oI0DxAz pic.twitter.com/j0GGIaK5T7

— Andy Vermaut (@AndyVermaut) May 12, 2020

EU and German Constitutional Court Go Head To Head

EU Foreign Policy Nailed!

Problem of EU Foreign Policy in a nutshell: “One of the other ministers shook my hand & said: ‘Here we discuss all big problems of world. But we solve nothing.'” That’s bcuz foreign policy is regarded as a national affair & because of the unanimity-decision-making rule."@politico

— Theresa Fallon (@TheresaAFallon) May 8, 2020

EU Economy Fucked

JUST IN: European Union says it is set to have its worst economic downturn in its history

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) May 6, 2020

EU PPE Scheme Delivers Nada!

@BBCNews now attacking the EU #PPE joint procurement effort as having delivered zilch. Zip. Nada. Now you know just how fecking useless the EU are. Even the beeb having a pop.

— Rod Bishop 💎 (@rodbishop15) May 4, 2020

Frost and Barnier Bitten By The Bug

NEW The two chief negotiators on Brexit for the UK and European Union - David Frost (UK) and Michel Barnier (EU) now both have coronavirus

— Christopher Hope📝 (@christopherhope) March 20, 2020

Frost is showing symptoms of coronavirus, says Number 10.
PMs' spokesman says: "David has been showing mild symptoms so he is following the guidance to self-isolate. We remain in contact with the European Commission and expect further conversations between the teams next week."

— Christopher Hope📝 (@christopherhope) March 20, 2020

UK Exchanges Draft Brexit Text and Barnier Tests Positive For #COVID19

The UK has just exchanged a draft Brexit text with the EU. Further discussions are expected next week.

Meetings have been cancelled due to Coronavirus but work still continues at pace and there are no plans to extend the transition period. https://t.co/XJdFIOxhjK

— Mason Mills (@MrMasonMills) March 18, 2020

Michel Barnier has tested positive for Covid-19.

We wish him all the very best and a speedy recovery.

Prompt rétablissement Michel!

— Bruges Group 🇬🇧 (@BrugesGroup) March 19, 2020

June Is The Key

Key paragraph from 30 page document setting out UK’s red lines: pic.twitter.com/XyMwUQxMLa

— Pippa Crerar (@PippaCrerar) February 27, 2020

Brexit Party Winding Up

The Brexit Party is to start “winding up” as a political party this month and will cease to exist by the Autumn. https://t.co/94DDoPuxkA

— Mason Mills (@MrMasonMills) February 19, 2020

The Price of Trade - The Elgin Marbles

For reasons best known the EU, one of the key issues in any possible future trade deal will be the Elgin Marbles!

The EU is truly batshit crazy and has lost its marbles!

Delusional

The Mayor of London is set to discuss the option of Londoners retaining their citizenship in Brussels today https://t.co/5cxM7sQAy8

— Metro (@MetroUK) February 18, 2020

Chaos In EU Land

Breaking: My sources in Brussels are telling me that EU is in chaos after the UK’s departure. The anger & fear is palpable. They are now questioning whether English should be the common language! The question being asked ‘Is English necessary’ . Apparently this is to punish us !

— Dr David Bull (@drdavidbull) February 11, 2020

It is ironic, that it appears that Britain was a unifying influence in the EU (when it was a member)!

EU Shoots Itself In The Budgetary Foot

What happens when you don’t have an operation YellowHammer ‘worst case scenario’ plan....

They had over 3 years to prepare but were complacent.... they truly didn’t think we would leave🤷🏻‍♀️ https://t.co/Q9vWONnayj

— Víx♥🇬🇧 (@KernowMaiden) February 6, 2020

"Good Riddance"

The New Start

Barnier in Brussels:

'An opportunity for a new start. A new relationship. Our objective is to construct with this great ally, this great neighbour, a new relationship.'#BREXIT

— Olly Barratt (@ollybarratt) February 3, 2020

Happy Brexit Day - #BrexitDay

Today at 11PM GMT and Midnight CET, Britain will formally leave the EU.

There will be some who celebrate and some who mourn this event.

Either way the following points should be borne in mind:

1 What is done is done, wallowing in self pity or triumphalism will achieve nothing.

2 We leave on good terms with our friends on the Continent and intend to remain friends.

3 This is a new chapter in the history of the UK, let us not squander it but use it as an opportunity to move forward in a direction that will benefit everyone in the UK.

The Failure of The EU - Verhofstadt Spectacularly Misses The Point!

#Brexit is a failure of the Union. There is a lesson to learn from it: to deeply reform the Union. To make it into a real Union, a Union without opt-in, without opt-outs, without rebates, without exceptions. Only then we can defend our interests and defend our values. pic.twitter.com/asW7C5YK7A

— Guy Verhofstadt (@guyverhofstadt) January 29, 2020

Turning it into a prison is not the solution to the EU's failure!

BBC London Appears To Be On Drugs

We’re leaving the EU this Friday.
Our Brexit bulldog will answer your questions.
What would you like to know about Brexit? pic.twitter.com/dsDjblapEv

— BBC London (@BBCLondonNews) January 28, 2020

What has the BBC done to that poor bulldog? 

Doubtless the BBC is trying to make a smart arsed political point, forgetting that it is meant to at least try to appear impartial!

Tough Talk From a Man Who Will Be Voted Out of Office on 8 February

"The EU is 27 member states, the UK is only one country...

...so if these were two teams playing football, who do you think has the stronger team?"

Irish PM @LeoVaradkar says the EU will have the upper hand in trade talks after Brexit #r4todayhttps://t.co/RUKRPK5wEh

— BBC Radio 4 Today (@BBCr4today) January 27, 2020

Brexit Coins Come Into Circulation on 31 January

📣Let us know if you find a Brexit coin this week!
Around 3 million will enter banks, Post Offices & shops from Friday 31.
They bear the words ‘Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations’.https://t.co/pvRnXik659 pic.twitter.com/SshJ2H2CAm

— HM Treasury (@hmtreasury) January 26, 2020

Some people are claiming that they won't use them.

I am more than happy to buy them off those of you who won't use them for 25p each.

President of EU Commission Signs Brexit Bill

.@eucopresident Charles Michel and I have just signed the Agreement on the Withdrawal of the UK from the EU, opening the way for its ratification by the European Parliament. pic.twitter.com/rEqnUnJA2E

— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) January 24, 2020

Brexit Bill Finally Clears Parliament

Today Parliament has completed the final stages of its consideration of the Brexit Bill in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords and it now goes to the Queen to receive Royal Assent. We promised to #GetBrexitDone and we are on track to leave on 31st January. pic.twitter.com/RYFvod2FpF

— Steve Barclay (@SteveBarclay) January 22, 2020

EU Taking Its Time To Allow The UK Leave

EU27 ambassadors meet this afternoon to agree that council approval to the Brexit withdrawal agreement will be given in writing on Jan 30, the day before Brexit Day and the day after the European Parliament votes to ratify the deal.

— James Crisp (@JamesCrisp6) January 22, 2020

Bugger The Bong - Beware The Fake Outrage!

I get the sentiment & reason for wanting it but If you knew how close we truly came to having no Brexit at all the last thing you would worry about was a bell.

This is now one of those fake outrage causes that non Conservative voting leavers are jumping on to try & shame Boris.

— Mason Mills (@MrMasonMills) January 15, 2020

Bung a Bob For Big Ben Bong

Boris Johnson reveals that Downing Street is planning a 'bung a bob for a Big Ben bong' campaign, urging the public to chip in to cover the £500,000 cost.

— Kevin Schofield (@PolhomeEditor) January 14, 2020

The Price of Uncertainty

BREAKING: UK economy shrank 0.3 per cent in November https://t.co/js6pHudqlR

— City A.M. (@CityAM) January 13, 2020

Now things will move forward!

Mark Francois's Bong

Mark Francois reportedly willing to go up Big Ben with hammer and ‘bong’ it himself https://t.co/cT5hd9wKT3 pic.twitter.com/xoqs6JjLSV

— EU NEWSROOM🇪🇺 (@eunewsroom) January 9, 2020

Deluded!

Jess Phillips yesterday: 'if it is more economically viable to be in the European Union then I will fight for that regardless of how difficult that argument is to make'

Also Jess Phillips yesterday: 'I can’t see a campaign to rejoin winning support in the next Labour manifesto.'

— Jack Maidment (@jrmaidment) January 6, 2020

Deploy The Love Bomb

Interesting message in @FraserNelson column this AM:@borisjohnson "has been telling colleagues about the need to 'love bomb' our European neighbours and mark a complete break from the sniping and rancour of Theresa May’s #Brexit talks." https://t.co/V4m02brBF2

— Peter Foster (@pmdfoster) January 3, 2020