Author Archives: George Peretz
The Conservatives’ new state aid proposals are the worst of all worlds
Johnson’s administration plans to rewrite EU subsidy rules but its proposals are a muddle
The Supreme Court is rebuilding our constitution
Johnson’s prorogation was struck down as incompatible with the realities of our modern democratic life
Level playing field commitments and another looming Brexit row
The UK may dislike such provisions but it could find itself unable to avoid them
Endgame: how can the House of Commons sack a government?
These constitutional realities will determine whether Johnson survives as PM
Are Conservative members who endorse the Brexit Party at risk of expulsion?
To find a satisfactory answer we must bury deep into the Conservative Party’s constitution
Article 50 and the European parliament elections: a guide for the perplexed
Various claims have been made but what is the legal reality?
The Malthouse amendment: just because it’s a compromise doesn’t mean it will work
Its proponents still refuse to confront reality
EU withdrawal agreement: will we be stuck in the backstop?
There are problems with the text but concerns about an indefinite Northern Ireland backstop are overegged
The strange survival of the EU state aid rules
State aid rules stop governments giving unfair handouts. Britain has pledged to keep them after Brexit, but how to build a regime that works?
The Brexit withdrawal agreement may violate the European Convention on Human Rights
Departure from Europe throws up yet another fundamental constitutional question
Trade has moved on: now the UK constitution must follow
Parliament should have a greater role in negotiations with Europe and third countries
The question of Brexit and "trade remedies" is suddenly of urgent importance
Trade remedies are the heavy artillery in a trade war. But will Britain have them in place by the time it leaves Europe?
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