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3 points concerning Brexit which have not been confronted in the media etc. – especially outside the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland

Rotterdam, Netherlands, has the largest port in Europe. The city is hoping for the best and preparing for the worst when it comes to Brexit. https://t.co/sVeZirXN9n pic.twitter.com/JNThTSlmDR

— CNN (@CNN) February 26, 2019

Independent Group: Ex-Labour and Tory MPs hold first meeting https://t.co/RyoyirKIJ2

— BBC Politics (@BBCPolitics) February 25, 2019

Anna Soubry, Heidi Allen and Sarah Wollaston have all resigned from the Conservative Partyhttps://t.co/RN00WStOiA https://t.co/iyOiPQgu0p

— Bloomberg Brexit (@Brexit) February 20, 2019

.@NgaireWoods of @BlavatnikSchool: In a hostile world, Britain needs its closest European neighbors more than ever https://t.co/cG1QPNLUs6

— Project Syndicate (@ProSyn) February 22, 2019

Holding another #Brexit referendum would take a minimum of 22 weeks. See the Constitution Unit's full analysis of the process and possible questions here:https://t.co/7dfytynJSb pic.twitter.com/La6dq7vNFR

— Constitution Unit (@ConUnit_UCL) February 26, 2019

Long read: There is no such thing as completely frictionless trade across a border https://t.co/axkpmhZjTa pic.twitter.com/ZOV1EHnEnA

— LSE Brexit (@lsebrexitvote) February 6, 2019

Under Article 50, #Brexit day can be delayed if all EU Member States agree unanimously to an extension. But how may an extension be requested? And how may it affect the European Parliament elections due to be held in May? Our Insight explains https://t.co/QHmQd1NSIU

— Commons Library (@commonslibrary) February 19, 2019

NEW: How can the government get its remaining up-to-200 #Brexit statutory instruments on the statute book before #ExitDay?… [spoiler] It might not be pretty for parliamentary scrutiny: https://t.co/VhlHw2fpyv
— By our Director @RuthFox01#BrexitSIs

— Hansard Society (@HansardSociety) February 12, 2019

New from @po_qu '#Britain Beyond #Brexit' by @IPR_NickP & @GavinJKelly1 is '#Brexit & the #Politics of #Housing in #Britain'. In this chapter, @benwansell & David Adler address #Brexit, #housing, GE2017, & the #politics of #socialhousing. Read more: https://t.co/av5zLranye pic.twitter.com/dKiyfbuKxL

— IPR (@UniofBathIPR) February 5, 2019

Will #Brexit Raise the Cost of Living? – With news that the UK will apply #food #tariffs in case of a #NoDealBrexit , our guest blog by @uk_tpo 's @ilonaserwicka is well worth a read: https://t.co/bogJwe6row

— NIESR (@NIESRorg) February 19, 2019

Interesting! UK on free movement of citizens: pro 74% vs against 17%.
Latest #Eurobarometer: Nov. 8-22, 2018 https://t.co/qQt86SXgtb #Brexit pic.twitter.com/kkN8Cd4KtP

— Paul Schmidt (@_PaulSchmidt) February 19, 2019

.@CSBarnard24 speaking on @BBCRadioLondon with @VanessaOnAir answering your questions on #Brexithttps://t.co/hpvttu5Q4G @Cambridge_Uni @cambridgelaw

— UK in a Changing EU (@UKandEU) February 14, 2019

Given the fights there have been over the #backstop, are there no conceivable alternatives to it? @CSBarnard24 & @georges_baur look at the evidence. Originally in @Independent https://t.co/6oSoKwDxyC pic.twitter.com/n2QWCXfU4v

— UK in a Changing EU (@UKandEU) February 13, 2019

Brexit analysis too often oversimplifies the complexities of a state with four component parts … into ‘British politics’. But #Brexit processes have exploded the myth of ‘Anglo-Britain’, says @DanielWinc @Cardiffuninews https://t.co/aQLR0OsM4w pic.twitter.com/5HNaxOCW3s

— UK in a Changing EU (@UKandEU) February 22, 2019

What's going to happen next in the House of Commons? And what could resolve the current gridlock? Read our briefing on the #Brexit parliamentary impasse:https://t.co/buo7nOyVvr pic.twitter.com/WCxluh6qDr

— UK in a Changing EU (@UKandEU) February 15, 2019

NEW REPORT#Brexit and the backstop – everything you need to knowhttps://t.co/NNjR7u3TFV#nodeal #backstop pic.twitter.com/hhVkOIcr6m

— UK in a Changing EU (@UKandEU) February 11, 2019

Our dean @NgaireWoods discusses the complexity of the political situation in @BBCRadio4's programme "Brexit: a guide for the perplexed" https://t.co/kiJcB0kTHM

— Blavatnik School (@BlavatnikSchool) February 5, 2019

Jan Zielonka argues that Brexit is not just a British problem but shines a bright line on the EU’s own weaknesses and failed promises https://t.co/L7p3eGOsqS pic.twitter.com/7n9ciZyOHx

— OxPol (@OxPolBlog) January 25, 2019

A new OxPol article looks at the implications of Brexit for Irish unification: "Our Day Will Come: The Inevitability of Irish Unification as Brexit Approaches" https://t.co/EdHVdYHyma pic.twitter.com/1qJsLSd0NT

— OxPol (@OxPolBlog) January 7, 2019

'Merger Control in a "No Deal" Brexit' by Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz https://t.co/0toGX7v859 #Brexit #CompetitionLaw #Mergers #OBLB

— OBLB (@OxfordBLB) January 17, 2019

"Trying to talk to civil servants about public services is like trying to speak about Sunday dinner to a mother of 4 doing the school run" says @MaraAiroldi on this week's @guardian politics podcast #brexit is a massive distraction https://t.co/NOBiTBBmSV

— GO Lab (@ukgolab) January 21, 2019

Are MPs about to shed their traditional party loyalties to prevent a no-deal Brexit? Listen to a new podcast with @cambridgelaw experts David Howarth and Simon Deakin discussing possible #Brexit futures: https://t.co/pf7mI1PySm

— Cambridge University (@Cambridge_Uni) January 28, 2019

New post | The Healthcare Bill: A case study in the implications (and dangers) of legislating for Brexit https://t.co/QVqM3JX0x0 pic.twitter.com/yicQbkiBJ7

— Mark Elliott (@ProfMarkElliott) February 26, 2019

The EDPB just published an information note on data transfers in the event of a no-deal Brexit. You can read the note here: https://t.co/s3GiPXMo97 Additionally, an information note on BCRs was adopted: https://t.co/S3vUD736l8 pic.twitter.com/brQKjAAdrR

— EDPB (@EU_EDPB) February 13, 2019

And none of it is driven by any concern for what the local population in Northern Ireland think about the peace agreement and their concerns for a return to violence (see piece with @KitRickard). @uclspp @PRIOUpdates https://t.co/fkYDK1uJlC

— Kristin M. Bakke (@KristinMBakke) January 30, 2019

Wow. Another subgroup of Leave voters.

Our exit poll of 3,242 UK adults, commissioned by Linda Woodhead immediately after the referendum, shows that exactly 66% of the Anglicans in England who cast a vote, voted to leave the EU.

Catholic 55%. Leave https://t.co/Mq7bNwzt6L

— Fionna O'Leary #FBPE #FBIR 🔶 (@fascinatorfun) February 22, 2019

In The Spectator. Paul Collier sees revoking Article 50 as “a pragmatic masterstroke for Leave: the step to restore strength”. https://t.co/YAvVytGr1e

— Patrick Dunleavy (@PJDunleavy) February 22, 2019

A timely reminder that the Political Declaration, the starting point for negotiations on the future UK-EU relationship, is about BRINO, not #Brexit. It is a turkey. https://t.co/yi0JBCbqPf

— Ruth Lea (@RuthLeaEcon) February 21, 2019

#Brexit is dominating the airways, but there are a whole host of other issues affecting the lives of Londoners. Have a read of my @centreforlondon blog on the other issues we're concerned about, with help from @IpsosMORI #LDNinsights #London #NHS https://t.co/IS1Lr1OLhW

— Erica Belcher (@_ericabelcher) February 20, 2019

How ironic that #Brexit is due to happen just as the split in #Labour highlights similarities in UK and European party politics – https://t.co/hMEF20SVzE via @financialtimes

— Tony Barber (@TonyBarber8) February 19, 2019

If you're like me and a tad confused by all the maneuvering related to #Brexit, this @nytimes primer is super useful (and fun). https://t.co/eWEUOFBLNJ pic.twitter.com/n2gVtlPD6p

— Matt Stiles (@stiles) January 16, 2019

British lawmakers defeated Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit divorce deal by a crushing margin, triggering political upheaval https://t.co/jMvzcjJUYu pic.twitter.com/IMWXyVEges

— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) January 16, 2019

Brexit vote: Donald Tusk suggests UK should stay in EU https://t.co/wA1xInBnsy

— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) January 16, 2019

The Speaker has provisionally selected the following #MeaningfulVote amendments that may be voted on this evening. They are:
(a) – @jeremycorbyn
(k) – @IanBlackfordMP
(b) – @EdwardLeighMP
(f) – John Baron MP
Read all amendments here: https://t.co/HxvJX4xWHZ#BrexitVote pic.twitter.com/00YPFHSfQd

— UK House of Commons (@HouseofCommons) January 15, 2019

How useful have you found @HouseofCommons coverage of the #MeaningfulVote debates?
Complete our quick survey https://t.co/9FUhIOzm2E

— UK House of Commons (@HouseofCommons) January 15, 2019

WATCH LIVE: PM @Theresa_May makes a statement in @HouseofCommons following the Meaningful Vote https://t.co/xXBZ7iOpNN

— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) January 15, 2019

The House of Commons has spoken on the #BrexitVote and the Government will listen.

👇 @Theresa_May sets out how we intend proceed. pic.twitter.com/9Bc3IOSIYd

— Conservatives (@Conservatives) January 15, 2019

https://twitter.com/UKLabour/status/1085294303033798657

What a huge loss. This is a catastrophic defeat for the Government.
It is time to end this national embarrassment.
Demand a People's Vote nowhttps://t.co/Mp2XkNJx4v pic.twitter.com/UIPX7gpgZw

— Liberal Democrats (@LibDems) January 15, 2019

WATCH: UKIP Leader @GerardBattenMEP in Strasbourg discussing May’s #BrexitDealVote defeat and what should be next. #WTOExit https://t.co/QfyornEzg9

— UKIP (@UKIP) January 15, 2019

Watch: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon @ScotGovFM says there is no more time to waste in the Brexit negotiations and calls for a second EU referendum. See the full interview on the STV Player: https://t.co/5GQClSP9PC #scotnight pic.twitter.com/cSoymbfJs8

— ScotlandTonight (@ScotlandTonight) January 15, 2019

.@IanBlackfordMP on @SkyNews ”Scotland becomes an independent country in Europe” – We won’t be in the passenger seat as the Tory Brexit bus topples over the cliff. pic.twitter.com/F68O7pzl0R

— ScotsVsAusterity (@ScotIndyDebate) January 16, 2019

Breaking – @DUPLeader – Arlene Foster – “focus now must be on securing a better deal” | FULL STATEMENT: https://t.co/LhyoxBrXhe

— DUP (@duponline) January 15, 2019

EU's claims that they want to defend the Belfast Agreement must now be backed up by actions.The backstop needs dealt with and they know it. If they continue with their present intransigence,everyone will end up in a place where no-one wants to go – Swannhttps://t.co/PMsJdb57Fo pic.twitter.com/rb574ASvhn

— Ulster Unionist (@uuponline) January 15, 2019

The British Parliament is in chaos over Brexit — no matter what the outcome of today’s vote, the interests of the people of Ireland and our peace agreements must be protected from the reckless Tory/DUP agenda. #BrexitVote pic.twitter.com/oFXEezbftw

— Sinn Féin (@sinnfeinireland) January 15, 2019

#Brexit Deal Rejected as PM May Suffers Historic Defeat. Read our latest summary of yesterday's events in the #UKParliament here: https://t.co/xrytnRLofv @PROHagan pic.twitter.com/E0wkcenWey

— Aus Brit Chamber (@BritishChamber) January 16, 2019

PM May was widely anticipated to lose Tuesday's vote, but her defeat was bigger than even the most extreme predictions. https://t.co/EMwwOHeFXU

— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 16, 2019

The Brexit deal is dead https://t.co/nwpukaFDXS pic.twitter.com/4GGhsGflOc

— The Independent (@Independent) January 16, 2019

Travel industry demands ‘clarity’ amid Brexit turmoil https://t.co/a1IVfqaRNB pic.twitter.com/avzyajKtqA

— The Independent (@Independent) January 16, 2019

‘Humiliated’: British press says Theresa May ‘crushed’ by #Brexit defeathttps://t.co/xYhBTFSIbx pic.twitter.com/PpDBr5fKAI

— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) January 16, 2019

Scotland’s First Minister @NicolaSturgeon called for a second referendum on Scottish independence at an event hosted by @georgetownsfs Monday due to the exacerbated rifts between the Scottish and British Parliaments over Brexit. https://t.co/t25EgurdOf

— The Hoya (@thehoya) February 6, 2019

BREAKING:
Senior British MPs have published a report urging free movement and trade between #Canada, #Australia, #NewZealand & the #UK after #Brexit.https://t.co/PprlB4Fur8#CANZUK #cdnpoli #auspol #nzpol #UKpolitics@IoWBobSeely @HJS_Org @BorisJohnson @IanAustinMP @james_rogers

— CANZUK International (@CANZUK) February 13, 2019

There's now clear proof the threat of no deal Brexit is hurting the UK economy https://t.co/Gkw49RxVfC

— Business Insider UK (@BIUK) February 11, 2019

🎥LIVE – final day of @HouseofCommons debate on the #Brexit deal ahead of the Meaningful Vote.https://t.co/O7upBmXLDq

— UK Parliament (@UKParliament) January 15, 2019

https://twitter.com/tictoc/status/1085401336588439553

Almost 190,000 Irish passport applications were received from the U.K. in 2018 as Brexit approaches this March pic.twitter.com/4AMjqS4TzE

— TicToc by Bloomberg (@tictoc) January 14, 2019

Here's Theresa May's statement after suffering a large defeat on the Brexit deal https://t.co/yiTl6MKc3o pic.twitter.com/hqCS9clGLw

— Bloomberg (@business) January 16, 2019

"Brexit is more damaging than the financial crisis, and the damage will be more lasting."

In September, we looked the financial squeeze being felt by people in north-east England https://t.co/tlKx1rWuZ6

— Bloomberg Brexit (@Brexit) December 25, 2018

British lawmakers have soundly rejected Prime Ministers Theresa May's Brexit deal, in the biggest defeat for any UK government in the modern parliamentary era, @NicRobertsonCNN reports from London https://t.co/w5xx8jI2Gz pic.twitter.com/tgsOa4JwVq

— CNN (@CNN) January 16, 2019

Some potential scenarios for Britain and the European Union after Brexit plan's crushing defeat https://t.co/qwpMfoS8rJ pic.twitter.com/TyjFhFk78X

— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) January 16, 2019

Theresa May just suffered a historic defeat on Brexit—now what? https://t.co/9gYmHI286B pic.twitter.com/c7TfLQTYox

— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) January 16, 2019

With news that Theresa May is headed back to negotiate with the EU, it’s understandable if you’re not be up-to-date on Brexit. @garrett_geoff summarizes the issues, including why May can’t get a deal past Parliament, and what that could mean come March 29. https://t.co/M61heUxPc9 pic.twitter.com/rFT6b7mDsj

— Wharton Magazine (@whartonmagazine) January 30, 2019

Transparency in the #Brexit negotiations is one of our priorities. @EUombudsman has commended our work including the publication of 100+ negotiating documents, making @MichelBarnier's calendar publicly available, and meeting only registered lobbyists.https://t.co/uBt5Mt9Bp1 pic.twitter.com/TGdC6qhBhK

— European Commission 🇪🇺 (@EU_Commission) February 12, 2019

I spoke with @FoxBusiness about #Brexit and eurozone economy: https://t.co/lH1uDapVOe

— David O'Sullivan (@EUAmbUS) December 15, 2018

Ireland, Brexit & the border – Ambassador @AdrianGONeill’s letter in this week’s @spectator corrects the record. https://t.co/Seyp4Rh0dN

— Embassy of Ireland (@IrelandEmbGB) November 29, 2018

Very clear and strong letter from @JunckerEU and @eucopresident offering clarity, support and a positive commitment to work with UK in the interests of both EU and UK through #Brexit. https://t.co/e77JBrdXUs

— Simon Coveney (@simoncoveney) January 14, 2019

I spoke to BBC News online about the challenges facing UK shopping centres https://t.co/Intfyc1GMT

— Nelson Blackley (@NelsonBlackley) November 1, 2018

No-deal scenario could have significant impact on supply chains, causing "inbuilt inefficiencies" into UK retailer operating models. https://t.co/vi2KU042Vn

— Inside Retail NZ (@InsideRetailNZ) January 30, 2019

Exclusive: Tesco set to get rid of hundreds of jobs https://t.co/6as8eKK2Q2

— Laura Onita (@LauraOnita) January 22, 2019

🇬🇧 Shops suffer worst December in a decade as Brexit fears take toll. https://t.co/b2Xz3m7eJ1

— Neil Saunders (@NeilRetail) January 10, 2019

https://twitter.com/French_Gov/status/1067422290541973504

#France's consequences of a no-deal #Brexit ▶️https://t.co/YjB3M0MZ7M pic.twitter.com/x7nL4xJeyI

— French Government (@French_Gov) November 20, 2018

Europe Minister @NathalieLoiseau "cautious and confident" over #Brexit, in interview also covering European army and French-US relations: https://t.co/iv32DM8ylv pic.twitter.com/vhBdnzV3yA

— French Embassy UK (@FranceintheUK) November 16, 2018

The @EUCourtPress #ECJ announces that the UK can unilaterally revoke Article 50 #Brexit https://t.co/p8VskFpDyy pic.twitter.com/onCTvRyjRF

— FrancoBritishChamber (@fbcci) December 10, 2018

British Foreign Policy – Post Brexit (w Video; 05/04/2018) | @CFR_org

Amid reports that former Northern Ireland first minister Lord Trimble plans to take the UK gov to court over the Irish backstop, Prof Robert Hazel @ConUnit_UCL @uclspp discusses the tradition in NI of taking political issues to the court https://t.co/ZqfRzEs0M6 (from 37:20)

— UCL News (@uclnews) February 5, 2019

Why should we read the Good Friday Agreement? @KristinMBakke and @KitRickard discuss the significance of this agreement for the #Brexit negotiations @uclspp https://t.co/nrLiVKNhDt

— UCL European Institute (@UCL_EI) February 4, 2019

We take no position on #Brexit or on whether a further referendum should be held, but our new report today seeks to inform debate about the practicalities, and guide sensible and responsible decision-making #PeoplesVote @UKandEU https://t.co/BpD1AWciVu pic.twitter.com/e0LIXDS1lX

— Constitution Unit (@ConUnit_UCL) October 9, 2018

Brexit could be delayed until 2021, EU sources reveal https://t.co/ZcURKnC9p5

— Constitution Unit (@ConUnit_UCL) February 24, 2019

ON THE BLOG: Brexit and the Restoration and Renewal Programme. @A_Meakin discusses the relationship between the UK's departure from the EU and plans for parliamentarians to relocate whilst the Palace of Westminster is restored.https://t.co/C6lYyyYfQW pic.twitter.com/43CS2sazJi

— Constitution Unit (@ConUnit_UCL) February 10, 2019

For more on the theme of parliament's right to control its agenda, see here:https://t.co/ZN5HEKpvi1

— Constitution Unit (@ConUnit_UCL) February 7, 2019

📺 WATCH today's event at the IFG:

Has Brexit changed Parliament for good?

Unit Director Meg Russell –

"I completely refute the idea that government control over the HoC agenda is some kind of core principle of our constitution".https://t.co/q8iwM5NWu3@ifgevents @uclspp

— Constitution Unit (@ConUnit_UCL) February 7, 2019

Is 29 March is looming large in your dreams (or nightmares)?

Join us at @LSEnews as Sally Tomlinson & @DannyDorling discuss their @BitebackPub book Rule Britannia: Brexit & the End of Empire. Free @LSEpublicevents lecture hosted by AFSEE/III/Progressive Economy Forum @PEF_online https://t.co/0wCiMdhe0r

— LSE Inequalities (@LSEInequalities) February 26, 2019

NEW PODCAST! 🎧 Listen to Vernon Bogdanor and Catherine Haddon discussing the book "Beyond Brexit" and the future of the UK with regard to its constitution and beyond #LSEBrexit @LSEpublicevents @LSEEI @LSEPublicPolicy

Link: https://t.co/n9NxKJ6bnu pic.twitter.com/yVrxlMjBg6

— European Institute (@LSEEI) February 22, 2019

WATCH: At yesterday's launch of our LSE-@Unibocconi Double Masters' Degree in Milan @MichelBarnier said this is an example of how the UK and EU can continue to cooperate post-Brexit.
Check out the degree programme: https://t.co/0sBMkDZCaa @LSEnews @LSEEI https://t.co/pjUIguBV8N

— European Institute (@LSEEI) February 19, 2019

Economy could be 9% weaker under no-deal Brexit, government says https://t.co/3ad8kHdnXQ

— LSE Brexit (@lsebrexitvote) February 26, 2019

Minister warns May she is ready to resign unless PM rules out no deal https://t.co/wePwYOzYF7

— LSE Brexit (@lsebrexitvote) February 26, 2019

If Labour aids a Tory Brexit it will be destroyed by what follows | Aditya Chakrabortty https://t.co/tdRbZd95WS

— LSE Brexit (@lsebrexitvote) February 25, 2019

Can a general election be a way out of the Brexit conundrum? – https://t.co/1ZSeKJ4oJX pic.twitter.com/duiYE31i65

— LSE Brexit (@lsebrexitvote) February 22, 2019

London was to have played a central role in the EU’s Capital Markets Union, which was launched by a British commissioner https://t.co/b9slbgT78y

— LSE Brexit (@lsebrexitvote) February 21, 2019

'Brexit revealed the weakness of Westminster’s insular politics. Parliament is seemingly incapable of running a modern economy and society. Westminster’s politics are becoming more not less dysfunctional.' https://t.co/aqhtDHpNNZ

— LSE Brexit (@lsebrexitvote) February 20, 2019

UK and Ireland retailers warn of 40% tariffs on food in no-deal Brexit https://t.co/mo8QjlWgFa

— LSE Brexit (@lsebrexitvote) February 21, 2019

Britons may need £52 visa to visit mainland Europe after Brexit https://t.co/44oNuw1bGR

— LSE Brexit (@lsebrexitvote) February 20, 2019

Extending Article 50 and European Parliament elections https://t.co/MhZO5A0bS3

— LSE Brexit (@lsebrexitvote) February 20, 2019

(Mis)Rule Britannia: Brexit is the last gasp of empire https://t.co/IjHiXhged1 pic.twitter.com/rjbOHqUm6Q

— LSE Brexit (@lsebrexitvote) February 20, 2019

Confirmed by the border expert who recently wrote for us – https://t.co/GFuzxGpv94 https://t.co/Ig1dgK9mQ8

— LSE Brexit (@lsebrexitvote) February 19, 2019

Long read: Brexit and the future of the British model of democratic capitalism https://t.co/LVfjweM956

— LSE Brexit (@lsebrexitvote) February 19, 2019

How Brexit affects Italy – and its Eurosceptical politicians https://t.co/SLiUv8NSuI

— LSE Brexit (@lsebrexitvote) February 18, 2019

Inflation at 3.5% and a two-year recession: the impact of no deal https://t.co/l3ln9ED7fx

— LSE Brexit (@lsebrexitvote) February 17, 2019

'Pivotal sections of the Conservative party will continue to attempt to reframe the terms on which aid is provided – in order to both bolster Britain’s global position, and mitigate the negative impacts of Brexit.' @sophiaprice5 @leedsbeckett https://t.co/BCWeoLlTe9

— LSE Brexit (@lsebrexitvote) February 26, 2019