The big developments are that the government have signalled they are prepared to pay more and to involve the ECJ when it comes to citizens rights on condition that we move to talk of trade. But no apparent progress on NI. Which is significant with Ireland threatening to veto.
The EU has not changed its stance at all. Since Day 1.
There is always a worrying omission and lack of commitment to retain the Charter of Fundamental Rights. The bonfire begins.
Talk is of Green still going in a reshuffle, possibly with Gove replacing him as Deputy PM.
Coalition talks in Germany have broken down, and the British have got excited about it, whilst the German response have largely been a slight shrug.
Its been a much quieter week, despite the budget. Thank goodness. There are lots of outstanding issues that are lurking in the background like the Green one though.
The main message coming from the budget, has not been any new policy, but the dreadful economic forecast for the next few years.