Daniel Odin Shaw and Claire Elliott

The Brexit Election Q and A

With Brexit on hold and a new General Election kicking off, now is a good time to take stock of the political situation in...

What is Boris Johnson’s Brexit Strategy?

The UK’s new Prime Minister is not noted for his grasp of details or his long-term strategic planning, although his rise to power suggests...

What Do the European Parliament Elections Mean for Brexit and the UK?

The results of the European Parliament Elections in the UK confirm what was already well known: Theresa May´s attempts to deliver a version of...

Brexit: UK Parliament Votes Against Every Option. May to Stand Down – but Only if She Wins

Another week, another series of failed Brexit votes at Westminster. Today, Friday, March 29th, was supposed to be the day the UK left the...

Why May’s Brexit Deal Failed – And What Happens Next

It is difficult not to feel a tinge of sympathy for the hoarse-voiced Theresa May as her deal fell to a second crushing defeat...

All Change in British Politics, But Still No Answers on Brexit

After another dramatic week in British politics, there is still no clear Brexit outcome. With only 29 days left until the UK leaves the...

Does the EU Have a Last-minute Brexit-saving Concession up Its Sleeve?

The devastating parliamentary failure of Theresa May’s Brexit withdrawal deal followed by the failure of the opposition’s no-confidence motion has left Britain in a...

Britain’s Leadership Turmoil: A Tale Full of Sound and Fury, Signifying Nothing

This has, on the face of it, been an extraordinary few days in the unfolding story of Brexit. First, Prime Minister Theresa May delays...

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