It has been suggested, even by some Brexit supporters, that EEA might be an "off-the-shelf" status that Britain could adopt as a transitional way out of the EU. The significance of the Chequers Cabinet was that this has now been ruled out
When the two powers that dump four in every ten tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere belatedly decide to get real, it is a happy day that many thought could never arrive
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In foreign exchange wars as in military versions, there are no winners. A weaker dollar means that the rest of the world loses
Except for the first two meetings, the G20 hasn't done anything of note. The initial meeting was held in Washington in 2008, just after the collapse of Lehman Brothers, and then London in April 2009, where the rescue programme was announced. But since then nothing much has happened
Lucas and Bartley used their first speech as co-leaders to reiterate their commitment to building progressive alliances with other left-wing parties. The sad reality, it seems, is that the Labour Party just doesn't like to share its toys
Not surprisingly, Donald Trump's reaction to the allegations has only intensified the stigmatisation being perpetuated by those on the left who are joyously sharing this story
There was Trump on the world stage, saying the right things at the joint press conference afterwards, the personification of diplomacy and politeness. Heavens, one thought, maybe he wouldn't be so bad after all, maybe he wouldn't press the nuclear button at a perceived insult during an international summit
From 'Blind Victory' to 'Be at the Table or be on the Menu'