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Beyond state aid
The UK would benefit from a strong ‘state aid’ system whether or not it strikes a trade deal with the EU.
Extraordinary coronavirus restrictions on personal freedom require proper parliamentary scrutiny
Emergency powers used to restrict people’s freedoms must be given far greater democratic scrutiny and debate that has been sorely lacking
Breaking international law is no way to protect peace in Northern Ireland
Jess Sargeant is not convinced by the government’s controversial Brexit manoeuvrings, or it motives
What Brexit means for individuals
Different rules now apply for UK citizens travelling, working, living or studying in the EU, the EEA and Switzerland, and vice versa.
The Internal Market Bill breaks international law and lays the ground to break more law
There is a lot to be concerned about in how the Internal Market Bill treats both international and domestic law
UK Internal Market Act
After the end of the transition period, the UK government and the devolved administrations will no longer be collectively bound by EU law.
The new cabinet secretary faces an early battle with the prime minister
Simon Case starts his new role today with the full support of Boris Johnson, but he should stand up to the person on whose authority his job depends
Law officers
There are three UK government law officers: the attorney general, the solicitor general and the advocate general.
Jonathan Jones's resignation points to wider questions about breaking international law
Sir Jonathan Jones' resignation points to a wider struggle about what the rule of law means for the UK
The prime minister needs to step up on net zero
Net zero is an area which needs the strong strategic centre No.10 are so keen to create