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Profile: Michael Settle

Uk Political Editor

Not quite a Lobby veteran, but 16 years at the heart of power has taken its toll as my hair is turning white and politicians are beginning to recognise me. Remain sane, but still deeply sceptical.

Latest articles from Michael Settle

Raab hints that UK Government could legally challenge MPs' bill to extend Brexit

DOMINIC Raab has hinted the UK Government could mount a legal…

Barclay raises possibility of extending implementation period as 'landing zone' for deal in sight

THE prospect of Britain remaining tied to EU rules in an extended…

Sketch: yellow peril's sunny mood clouded by unease over Tory turncoat's admission

THE yellow peril lived up to its name in sun-kissed Bournemouth.

Swinson 'hypocritical' over opposing direct mandate for Scottish independence after Lib Dems' Brexit revocation move

JO Swinson has been accused of “hypocrisy” after the Liberal…

Swinson denies Lib Dems are 'soft Tory Party' after third Conservative MP defects

JO Swinson has denied leading a “soft Tory Party” after the…

Johnson insists UK can break free of EU 'manacles' like Incredible Hulk if no deal is possible

BRITAIN will break out of the European Union's "manacles" like…

Cameron: Johnson 'didn't believe' in Brexit and only backed Leave campaign to further his career

DAVID Cameron has launched another stinging attack on Boris Johnson,…

Boris Johnson 'is a serial liar who doesn't recognise the truth anymore'

Boris Johnson is a serial liar, who could be facing prosecution…

Ed Davey hints Lib Dems will unveil more MP defectors at annual conference

THE Liberal Democrats are poised to announce yet more defectors to…

Johnson "cautiously optimistic" in getting new Brexit deal as he prepares for talks with Juncker

BORIS Johnson is to hold talks with Jean-Claude Juncker next week…

Michael Settle: Brexit maze turns into campaign trail

You always know that a government is in deep trouble when the…

Johnson could try to defy MPs' demands to publish private Government correspondence over suspension of UK Parliament

THE UK Government could seek to defy MPs’ demands that it publish…

Glasgow confirmed as host venue for COP26 climate summit

GLASGOW has been confirmed as the host of the prestigious UN…

Lib Dems' Swinson plans to campaign to scrap Article 50 and keep UK in EU

JO Swinson is set to lead the Liberal Democrats into the…

Corbyn: Labour would put power 'in hands of workers' in big expansion of employment rights

LABOUR would put power "in the hands of workers" under plans for a…

Corbyn promises to unleash 'biggest people-powered campaign we've ever seen' at forthcoming election

JEREMY Corbyn has warned Boris Johnson that a general election…

Scottish Govt's policies 'holding Scotland back,' says Jack, as employment falls and unemployment rises

THE Scottish Government is “holding Scotland back” with its…

Boris Johnson’s second bid to trigger general election fails as Parliament shutdown begins

Boris Johnson has suffered another humiliating Commons defeat…

Theresa May accused of 'worst kind of cronyism' over resignation honours

THERESA May has been accused of the “worst kind of cronyism”…

Boris Johnson slams door on Westminster for five weeks

BORIS Johnson has slammed the door on Westminster for five weeks…

Leo Varadkar warns Boris Johnson 'no backstop means no-deal'

LEO Varadkar has warned Boris Johnson that “no backstop is no-deal…

Speaker Bercow announces his departure but not before latest Brexit drama is played out in Commons

JOHN Bercow has announced he is to step down as the House of Commons…

Ruth Davidson's attacks Boris Johnson over sacking of 21 Tory MPs

RUTH Davidson has attacked Boris Johnson for narrowing the appeal…

Boris Johnson suffers devastating blow as brother Jo quits over Brexit

BORIS Johnson has suffered a devastating blow in his bid to…

Major urges Johnson to sack chief adviser Cummings, branding him a 'political anarchist'

JOHN Major has demanded the “threats and abuse” from Cabinet…

Johnson prepares second attempt to get early General Election as Commons motion to be debated Monday

BORIS Johnson will next week make another attempt to have a snap…

Berger switches to Lib Dems 'in the national interest,' becoming party's 16th MP

LUCIANA Berger, the former Labour frontbencher, has joined the…

PM accused of 'sacrificing' his own brother after Jo Johnson dramatically quits politics

BORIS Johnson has been accused of “sacrificing” his brother…

Johnson's bid for October 15 election is defeated but he could seek another bid for snap poll

BORIS Johnson’s bid for a snap general election on October 15…

Johnson gives 'guarantee' that none of the 21 Brexit rebels will be readmitted to Tory Party

BORIS Johnson has given a “guarantee” that none of the 21…

PMQs sketch: Bozza tells Jezza: 'Call an election, you great big girl's blouse'

CRIKEY. Talk about a baptism of fire.

Boris Johnson considering possible second route to election if he loses Commons vote

BORIS Johnson could try a second route to secure a snap general…

Brexit: Boris Johnson to seek election after humiliating Commons defeat

BORIS Johnson’s Brexit policy was in disarray last night after…

Johnson signals possibility of all-Ireland food standards zone as part of solving backstop problem

THE prospect of an all-Ireland food standards zone has been raised…

Chancellor Javid's spending boost for schools and hospitals set to deliver £1bn boost for Scottish Govt

SAJID Javid will today highlight a multi-billion pound boost for…

Tory turmoil deepens as former minister Philip Lee defects to the Liberal Democrats

TORY turmoil at Westminster deepened when Boris Johnson lost his…

Analysis: Johnson claims progress being made in talks with Brussels but where is the proof?

THE Brexit talks are making real progress and the chances of a deal…

Corbyn says he is ready for snap election but fears raised Johnson could move it beyond Brexit Day

JEREMY Corbyn has insisted he is ready to fight a general election…

Hammond predicts rebel win in Commons showdown despite 'aggressive operation' by party whips

LEADING Tory rebel Philip Hammond believes the so-called Rebel…

Boris Johnson: Back me on Brexit or face snap election in October

BORIS Johnson has raised the stakes over Brexit, paving the way…

If rebels take control of Commons, Boris Johnson will seek to call election

ELECTION fever was gripping Westminster, so much so that when the…

UK Government will defend its decision to prorogue Parliament 'robustly' in Edinburgh court

THE UK Government will today defend its decision to suspend…

Talk of snap election increases as Boris Johnson calls emergency Cabinet

THE prospect of a general election next month appears to have…

Gordon Brown warns no-deal Brexit threatens UK food supply chain with 'catastrophe'

A no-deal Brexit would threaten Britain’s food supply with a…

Tony Blair warns Jeremy Corbyn to avoid 'elephant trap' of snap general election

TONY Blair today warns Jeremy Corbyn that a snap general election…

Boris Johnson ups ante and threatens Tory rebels with sack

BORIS Johnson has upped the ante with Tory rebels, making clear…

Senior Tory rebels to confront Johnson ahead of no-deal Brexit showdown in Commons

SENIOR Tory rebels will face down Boris Johnson today over a no-deal…

UK Government launches £100m 'Get Ready for Brexit' ad campaign

THE UK Government has today launched Whitehall’s biggest ever…

Gove accused of 'contempt for democracy' by refusing to say Govt would abide by MPs' vote to block no-deal

BORIS Johnson has been warned that if he ignores votes at…

Johnson to 'step up the tempo' of talks with Brussels to find solution to ditch the backstop

BORIS Johnson is to “step up the tempo” with Brussels in his…