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Stopping the Backstop: Boris Johnson’s New Brexit Proposal



British PM Boris Johnson just released his new plan to retinker the Irish Backstop. This episode goes over what the Irish Backstop is? What Theresa May was able to negotiate? And what Boris Johnson was able to negotiate? Here’s what’s happening.


Boris Johnson vs. Parliament: The Fight to Delay a No Deal Brexit



Boris Johnson suspended congress for five weeks in preparation for the queen’s speech, implying serious concern about parliament’s ability to delay Brexit. Parliament currently has two strategies to delay Brexit for more negotiating time. First, a vote of no confidence and second introducing legislation to force the Prime Minister’s hand. Here’s an analysis of both of those strategies.