Organisation: Institute for Government

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

UK braced for Brexit-driven election that Johnson can’t call

Speculation is rife about a general election being called in the near-term despite the route to an early vote being complicated by 2011 legislation, writes Robert Hutton

Thu, 15 Aug, 2019

UK Govt to spend £100m on Brexit ad campaign as Johnson steps up no-deal planning with Scotland visit

The new Brexit war cabinet will meet today as Boris Johnson steps up planning for a no-deal scenario on October 31.

Mon, 29 Jul, 2019

Removing EU-wide bodies from justice court would be enormous taks, academic says

A "gargantuan" effort would be required to remove key EU-wide bodies from the jurisdiction of the bloc's highest court, according to an expert.

Mon, 24 Jul, 2017

UK think-tank calls for Brexit clarity

Britain needs to begin explaining its Brexit strategy to avoid prolonged uncertainty for businesses and negotiating partners, a London-based think tank said yesterday, warning that internal squabbling risked undermining the British government’s position.

Fri, 30 Sep, 2016

It’s time to call for international help to sort out this 49-day mess

Dáil Éireann has been out of action now for 49 days due to the failure of elected TDs to form a government. We need to be better prepared for future elections, writes Alison O’Connor.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2016