Brexit
General Election 2019: Institute for Government verdict on the manifestos
Bronwen Maddox weighs up the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat manifestos.
Boris Johnson has set himself up to miss another Brexit deadline
The Conservatives have promised to end the Brexit process by the end of next year, but this deadline is almost certain to be missed.
Labour’s timetable for a second Brexit referendum would be hard to meet
Labour’s commitment to renegotiate a Brexit deal and then hold a referendum within six months leaves no room for error.
The UK’s refusal to appoint a commissioner is a risk for the EU
The UK’s failure to appoint a British commissioner could delay the start of the new European Commission until 1 February.
The government doesn’t need to scrap EU procurement rules to spend more with small businesses
The government is right to look at how to increase procurement spending with small companies and local firms but wrong to blame EU rules.
The general election will be unusually difficult for the civil service
Brexit means the 2019 campaign will cause new levels of uncertainty for the civil service.
What does this general election mean for Brexit?
Every Brexit option – from the quick passage of Boris Johnson’s deal to revoking Article 50 – is still possible.
Another missed deadline could have long-term implications for Brexit readiness
With the Article 50 period extended once again, the government will find it harder than ever to get ready for Brexit.
Breaking the Brexit impasse through a general election is easier said than done
What options are available to the prime minister to secure a pre-Christmas general election?
The government's Brexit legislation raises as many questions as it answers
The Withdrawal Agreement Bill would give the government sweeping new powers that may have worrying consequences for parliamentary sovereignty.