Internal Fractures

A new advertising blitz by the Government has started this week. We look into what advice is offered to prepare for the end of the transition period. A potential Westminster power grab is afoot as the Government publishes the White Paper on the UK internal market. Devolved administrations are unhappy that this may encroach on their areas of responsibility. As usual we have some recommended reading for your Friday.

Out Of Sight. Out Of Mind?

This week we look at how Brexit, coupled with Covid-19 has added further strain on the relationship between the government and devolved administrations. We outline some key Brexit dates for your diary, some of which are coming earlier than you may think. As usual we have a collection of recommended reading for your Friday. You can listen to a narrated version of this bulletin at the play button below.

Freedom of Movement Ends

This week the Immigration Bill passed its Third Reading in the House of Commons. We explore the impacts of this Bill on citizens’ rights and scrutiny. British in Europe and the3million have released a new analysis of European Commission guidance notes. It looks into what the advice means for UK citizens’ rights in EU countries. As usual we have recommended reading for your day and you can hear a narrated version of this bulletin by clicking the play button below.

Letter to the Home Secretary, asking her to make adjustments to the EU Settlement Scheme to protect EU citizens and family members from Covid-19. 

In light of the pandemic, the Brexit Civil Society Alliance have coordinated a letter to the Home Secretary, asking her to make adjustments to the EU Settlement Scheme to protect EU citizens and family members from Covid-19.

Restrictions on work, travel & services risk many EU citizens & their family members losing residency rights and being made destitute. No one should have to choose between putting food on the table and securing their rights, and protecting their own and the public’s health.

Linen and Silk

This week marks four years since the 2016 referendum. This has been a long winding journey that is still not complete. We look at where it might go next with the new developments in the negotiations, and what the UK government needs to be ready for exiting in December. As usual we have a range of recommended reading. Unusually for this week we also have an audio version of the bulletin (unabridged narration by yours truly) for those who prefer text in audio format. Click the big play button to listen.

Extension Calls Are Growing

This week over 50 civil society organisations have signed a joint open letter to the Prime Minister asking for him to extend the transition period due to the challenges of Covid-19. Citizens’ rights are potentially at risk in Northern Ireland which has been revealed following a series of Freedom of Information requests to the UK Home Office. As usual we have some recommended reading for your Friday.