Georgina Wright
Associate
Georgina's recent work
The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill leaves EU little room for manoeuvre
The EU27 know the Northern Ireland protocol needs fixing but the UK’s unilateral approach and unrealistic proposals make that difficult to achieve.
UK-EU future relationship: EU preparations
On 31 December 2020, the UK will formally leave the EU’s single market and customs union and will begin trading with the EU on different terms.
Time is running out to ratify a UK-EU deal
Ratification of a UK-EU Brexit deal is far from straightforward
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Getting Brexit done
The most complicated Brexit tasks lie ahead and many questions about the UK’s departure are still unanswered.
Brexit transition period
The Brexit transition is the period in which the UK is no longer a member of the EU but remains a member of the single market and customs union.
The general election still leaves the EU braced for another year of Brexit uncertainty
Boris Johnson’s majority government paves the way for trade talks with the EU, but the EU are preparing for delay, disagreement a
The UK’s refusal to appoint a commissioner is a risk for the EU
The UK’s failure to appoint a British commissioner could delay the start of the new European Commission until 1 February.
The UK requests another Brexit delay – it's now up to the EU to determine the terms
The EU won’t rush to give an answer to the government's request for a further Brexit delay.
A Brexit breakthrough is possible – but perhaps not in time for the deadline
A Brexit extension is still possible even if the UK and the EU sign off on a deal next week.
The UK government would be foolish not to appoint an EU commissioner if Brexit is delayed
Failing to nominate an EU commissioner would mean surrendering a useful source of influence and intelligence.
Boris Johnson’s European tour has not altered the reality of Brexit
Despite the prime minister’s optimism and an enthusiastic reaction from his supporters, Boris Johnson’s European meetings have yet not shifted the ter
Missing EU meetings could damage the UK’s post-Brexit interests
The UK should make the most of being part of EU institutions while it still can.
A ‘standstill agreement’ would offer Brexit a way forward – but only if both sides compromise
The prime minister is looking for a way to dump the backstop and avoid a no-deal Brexit.