Below are a selection of Craig’s media appearances.
Discussing the surprise announcement by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex that they intend to carve out a new role for themselves within the Royal Family.
Explaining what might happen on Saturday 19th October, when Parliament will sit on a Saturday following the European Council meeting 17th/18th October where the UK may (or may not) reach a deal.
Talking about the implications of the “Benn Act” which requires Boris Johnson to seek an extension and the circumstances of when Boris Johnson might be required to resign.
Explaining what the options are available to Boris Johnson should he lose a vote of no confidence in October and whether he could “squat” in Downing Street, and the role of the Queen.
Discussing the judgment of the Supreme Court, which decided that Boris Johnson’s advice to the Queen to prorogue Parliament for five weeks was illegal.
Giving a broad summary of the Supreme Court prorogation case that was heard over three days this week.
Talking about the Supreme Court which this week hears the appeals against the Court of Session’s and the High Court’s judgments which respectively ruled that the prorogation of Parliament from 14th October was illegal and legal.
Talking about the Court of Session’s judgment that found that Boris Johnson’s advice to the Queen to prorogue Parliament until the 14th October was illegal.
Discussing the resignation of Amber Rudd
Discussing the possibility that the Prime Minister may not comply with an Act of Parliament.
Discussing Brexit in general, including probably the most interesting question I’ve ever been asked in an interview which is “can Parliament survive Brexit”?
Discussing the implications of Brexit on the constitution, and the prospects for reform.
Discussing MPs taking “control of the order paper” to require the Prime Minister to seek an extension for Brexit.
Discussing prospects of the legal challenges to the prorogation of Parliament from September until 14th October.
Discussing the legal implications of the Prime Minister’s prorogation of Parliament from mid-September to 14th October.
Discussing the prorogation of Parliament.
Discussing the case in Scotland that sought to prevent the Prime Minister from advising the Queen to prorogue Parliament until 31st October.
A combative discussion about the prospect of proroguing Parliament, an election, and Boris Johnson’s prospects more generally. I even floated the idea that 20 Conservative MPs might vote against the government on any legislation seeking an extension. A month later, the actual number was 21.
Discussing the prospects for an early general election, and potential dates of the election.
With Christine Gardine MP, discussing what might happen if the government
loses a vote of no confidence, and the potential role of the Queen.
Discussing Matt Hancock’s comments that MPs can no longer block a no deal Brexit, and the potential date of an early general election.
Discussing Boris Johnson’s prospects as Prime Minister
Talking about the possibility of Prime Minister Boris Johnson proroguing Parliament in order to ensure a “No Deal” Brexit in October
Discussing the attempt by the opposition parties (and Oliver Letwin) to block a “No Deal” Brexit in October
Explaining how the European Parliamentary Elections operate.
Discussing the extension to the Article 50 period and how Brexit might play out.
Explaining the recall petition following Fiona Onasanya’s imprisonment for perverting the course of justice.
Discussing the Attorney General’s updated advice on the Withdrawal Agreement.
Talking about the Queen’s comments on Brexit.
Discussing the aftermath of the comprehensive defeat of the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal.
Considering what happens when the ‘Meaningful Vote’ was pulled by the government.
Discussing proposals of House of Lords reform.
Talking about the Conservative and DUP deal in the fallout from the 2017 general election result.
Discussing the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011, and how Theresa May held a surprise election.
Discussing EU Citizenship and Brexit.
Talking about the Speaker, John Bercow’s statement regarding Donald Trump’s State Visit to the UK.
Talking about John Bercow’s statement on Donald Trump’s proposed State Visit to the UK.
Discussing Liz Truss’s response to the High Court’s decision in the Miller case.
Explaining how the House of Lords did not cause a ‘constitutional crisis’ when they blocked changes to tax credits.