Tag: Brexit
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‘Hell week’ for May as Brexit endgame nears
Could Britain have a new leader by Christmas? As crunch talks with the European Union stalled once more, the prime minister’s job is threatened by rebellious MPs and resignations.
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Stumped: Tories near extinction, claim pundits
Are the Conservatives finished? At its annual conference, the party is in a mess. Its leader is weak, its members are bickering and its voters are confused. Will Brexit be the death of it?
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May defiant as Labour set to back second vote
Should there be a people’s vote on Brexit? As rumours of a snap general election swirl, Jeremy Corbyn has revealed that Labour could campaign for a second referendum.
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Boris, Brexit and a new battle for Britain
Could Boris Johnson be PM by Christmas? The former foreign secretary has compared Theresa May’s Brexit plan to a “suicide vest”, throwing the Tories into further turmoil at a crucial time.
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Amazon warns of civil unrest after Brexit
How dangerous is a “no deal” Brexit? As Theresa May took her troubled Cabinet on an away day, Amazon’s UK boss predicted unrest on the streets of Britain if no agreement is reached.
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Brexit battle lines drawn over trade dilemma
Is Brexit doomed to fail? Theresa May faces a revolt over her back-up plan for Britain’s future EU relations. With less than a year until Brexit day, is the whole thing crumbling down?
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‘Betrayal’: UK passports to be made in Europe
Should British passports be made abroad? That will happen from 2019, and many people are not happy about it. Passports are important documents, but their significance has changed over time…
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Corbyn vs May in critical Brexit showdown
Will the latest Brexit battle destroy Theresa May? A Tory rebellion is brewing, Jeremy Corbyn smells blood, and the UK faces a momentous decision. The political fight of the century is here.
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Rebel MP death threats after defeating May
Should members of Parliament be loyal to their party? This week 11 Conservative MPs scuppered the government’s plans on a key Brexit issue. Their leader has since received death threats.
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Tories face ‘nervous breakdown’ at conference
Should the party split in two? At their annual conference, the Conservatives are suffering a crisis of confidence. The agenda is overshadowed by a raging dispute about the party’s future.
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May’s Brexit bombshell: what to look out for
Can Theresa May finally end her government’s bloody battles over Europe? Today the prime minister makes a landmark speech in Florence, outlining some important details of her Brexit plan.
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Slanging match over Boris EU sums continues
Is the foreign secretary’s claim that the UK will “take back control of £350m per week” true? The UK’s stats watchdog says it is a “clear misuse of statistics”. Johnson insists he is right.
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UK political chaos threatens Brexit talks
Uncertainty is rife in British politics as Theresa May hangs on and ministers jostle for position. But with time running out for a Brexit deal, is it time for someone new to take charge?
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One year on from Brexit, a world changed
It has been a year since the UK voted to leave the EU. The world has changed, and so has Britain’s place in it. With the benefit of hindsight, should the British regret the decision?
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Brexit talks start today as confusion reigns
This morning in Brussels the “divorce talks” begin between the UK and the EU. But does anyone today know what the British people want or does that remain a riddle wrapped in a mystery?