David Hannay negotiated Britain’s accession to the European Communities. More than 40 years later, he is watching its departure from the EU with despair

If Brexit Britain wants a deal with Trump, our negotiators should study how the president operates

The phrase has come to denote a “no deal” outcome, reflecting the fact that Brexit ultras are unappeasable

Only then will MPs be scared enough to vote for her deal 


Mandarins in Whitehall have handled Brexit with great professionalism 

Eight weeks of farce has left us in exactly the same position as before

Parliament should have a greater role in negotiations with Europe and third countries

An answer can be found on free movement, if only political leaders had the courage to look for it

The Brexit debate focuses on Chequers when the most important thing now is the “backstop”

The most likely outcome is a “cryonic” Brexit with an endless transition