Image caption Sir John has said the UK will be better-off outside the European Union Veteran Conservative MP John Redwood has been knighted in the New Year Honours List.The former cabinet minister and leading Brexiteer is among a number of MPs to be recognised for their political and public service.Sir John, who has represented the…

Image copyright Steve Finn Image caption Border Force officials detained 12 adult migrants on Friday The rising number of migrants attempting to cross the Channel in small boats has been declared a “major incident” by the UK home secretary.Sajid Javid has asked for an urgent call with his French counterpart about the situation.The Home Office…

The Home Office has been criticised for posting a message on social media urging EU nationals to apply “if they want to stay in the UK” after Brexit.The tweet, sent on Thursday, tells EU citizens that they will need to confirm their status to “continue living in the UK after 31 December 2020”.It sets out…

Image copyright Reuters Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has urged the prime minister to cut short MPs’ Christmas break to allow for an earlier vote on her Brexit deal.MPs are due back in the Commons on 7 January, and Theresa May has said the vote on the EU withdrawal agreement will take place the following week.…

Image copyright AFP Parliament must be given a veto over any trade deals the UK signs after Brexit, a committee of MPs has urged.Ministers hope to begin negotiating deals with key partners once the UK leaves the EU in March and start implementing them from 2021 onwards.The International Trade Committee said MPs must have a…

Image copyright Reuters Image caption The UK will leave Europol after Brexit and will not be a member of the European Arrest Warrant scheme The public could be put at risk if the UK leaves the EU in March without an official agreement, the UK’s most senior police officer has said.Met Commissioner Cressida Dick said…