Her Majesty’s Government

Boris Johnson today set out Britain's route out of lockdown as the vaccination programme continues. Below is the full text of the government's roadmap.

On Wednesday evening, the government was forced to publish details of 'Operation Yellowhammer', the government project which is preparing the UK for a no-deal Brexit. Below is the full text of the government's 'worst case' planning assumptions in the event of no deal: When the UK ceases to be a member of the EU in October 2019 all rights and reciprocal arrangements with the EU end. The UK reverts fully to 'third country' status. The relationship between the UK and the EU as a whole is unsympathetic, with many MS [Member States] (under pressure from the Commission) unwilling to engage bilaterally and implementing protections unilaterally, though some MS may be more understanding.

Declaration by Her Majesty’s Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland concerning the Northern Ireland Protocol The United Kingdom reiterates its wish to establish a future partnership that is as close and strong as possible, given the global challenges it shares with the European Union, and underlines its commitment to embark on preparations immediately after the signature of the Withdrawal Agreement to ensure that negotiations on the future relationship can start as soon as possible after withdrawal.