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• May is warned of ‘trouble ahead’ by Tory eurosceptics

  03-02-2019 23:30 via ft.com
  PM prepares to return to Brussels with ‘new ideas’ to renegotiate Brexit deal
  
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• Hard Brexiters say only acceptable way forward is to remove backstop

  03-02-2019 23:30
  MP Steve Baker says ‘Malthouse compromise’ not May’s proposal will win ERG’s supportHard Brexiters have warned Theresa May that the only proposal they are likely to support to break the Brexit impasse is a version of the “Malthouse compromise”, which envisages removing the backstop from the draft European Union exit treaty. Related: An orderly Brexit depends on a united Tory party. So start stockpiling now | Matthew d’AnconaContinue reading...
  
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• Nissan U-turn a Brexit ‘warning sign’, says Clark

  03-02-2019 22:05 via ft.com
  Business secretary admits cancellation of new model in Sunderland is ‘very bad news’
  
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• Nissan workers fear for future of Sunderland plant

  03-02-2019 22:03 via ft.com
  Japanese carmaker cancels production of X-Trail sport-utility vehicle
  
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• Delay to MoD’s military space strategy causes concern

  03-02-2019 20:41 via ft.com
  Defence sector waits for clarity eight months after Gavin Williamson promised plan
  
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• Nissan chooses Japan over UK to build new X-Trail car

  03-02-2019 20:25 via bbc.co.uk
  The carmaker will make its new X-Trail overseas despite first pledging to produce the model in Sunderland.
  
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• May warned of ‘trouble ahead’ by Tory eurosceptics

  03-02-2019 19:50 via ft.com
  Prime minister prepares to return to Brussels with ‘new ideas’ to renegotiate deal
  
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• Ben Jennings on reports the Queen could be evacuated if Brexit turns ugly – cartoon

  03-02-2019 19:16
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• Brexit: Deal with backstop toxicity, says Arlene Foster

  03-02-2019 18:50 via bbc.co.uk
  Finding a backstop alternative requires willingness from the Irish government, says DUP's Arlene Foster.
  
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• Labour MPs to voice concerns over party's Brexit 'ambiguity'

  03-02-2019 18:13
  Remainers unhappy that pro-leave rebels escaped censure after voting with governmentLabour MPs frustrated at the leadership’s “constructive ambiguity” over Brexit are expected to air their concerns at what is likely to be a fractious parliamentary meeting on Monday, amid renewed talk that some could quit to form a new centre party.Several pro-remain backbenchers said they were concerned pro-Brexit rebels had not been properly disciplined for voting with the government last week
  
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• Brexit: UK still safe in no-deal scenario, says Javid

  03-02-2019 17:48 via bbc.co.uk
  But the home secretary says there would be a "change in capability" if there is no deal.
  
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• MP Chris Evans on body dysmorphia: ‘I didn’t feel good enough’

  03-02-2019 17:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Worried by "flaws" in his appearance, Chris Evans began a dangerous and punishing exercise routine.
  
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• New Jamaica deportation flights attacked as 'insult to Windrush victims'

  03-02-2019 17:04
  About 50 foreign national offenders could leave this week, according to reportsGovernment plans to restart deportation charter flights to Jamaica as early as this week have been attacked as “brutal” and “a scandal” by leading Labour politicians.The Home Office said a flight to the island will take off in the coming weeks carrying out the enforced removals of foreign national offenders. About 50 people could leave as soon as Tuesday, according to reports. They are said to
  
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• Economic self-interest not enough to resolve Irish border question

  03-02-2019 15:57 via ft.com
  Stark forecasts for Irish food sector unlikely to trump political concerns
  
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• Brexit: Theresa May 'determined' to leave EU in March

  03-02-2019 14:37 via bbc.co.uk
  The PM says she is returning to Brussels with a "fresh mandate" to renegotiate her deal with the EU.
  
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• Sajid Javid says alternative Brexit backstop arrangement 'can be done'

  03-02-2019 13:17 via bbc.co.uk
  The home secretary insists Brexit without the backstop doesn't mean a physical border for Northern Ireland.
  
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• Sajid Javid dismisses speculation of snap general election in June

  03-02-2019 13:16
  Home secretary says ‘last thing we want is an election, the people will never forgive us’Sajid Javid has said “the last thing we want is a general election”, emphasising that the government is still hoping to secure a time limit or unilateral exit mechanism for the Irish border backstop.The home secretary dismissed newspaper reports that Downing Street strategists were considering holding a snap general election on 6 June, if Theresa May cannot get her Brexit deal through
  
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• How to play a winning Brexit game

  03-02-2019 11:58 via ft.com
  It is important to remember that many choices appear binary when they are not
  
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• May ‘determined’ to deliver Brexit on time

  03-02-2019 10:32 via ft.com
  Prime minister prepares to return to Brussels to renegotiate deal
  
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• French employers warn of no-deal Brexit ‘chaos’

  03-02-2019 06:00 via ft.com
  Business federation chief says small companies are not prepared for a no-deal exit
  
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• Brexit: Care home and hospital caterers stockpiling food

  03-02-2019 01:10 via bbc.co.uk
  Major suppliers Apetito and Bidfood say they are holding stock in case of disruption from a no-deal Brexit.
  
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