Tag: European Union
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Cameron: the legacy of a ‘compassionate’ Tory
David Cameron’s six-year tenure as prime minister ends today. The man who promised a politics that benefits everyone leaves behind a country in turmoil. Is he a failure?
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May ‘coronation’ sparks snap election call
Tomorrow, Theresa May will become Britain’s 76th prime minister – on the back of only 199 votes. Some argue that she cannot govern before winning a general election. Are they right?
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English language under threat as UK leaves EU
Two French politicians say EU officials should stop speaking English after the Brexit vote. The language has spread rapidly in an era of globalisation, but could political decisions kill it?
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Female politicians take the lead after Brexit
In the post-Brexit political shakeup, women have risen to the top. Soon, Britain’s main parties could all have a female leader in place. Do women make for better leaders in troubled times?
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Optimists welcome ‘brilliant crisis’ of Brexit
The UK’s vote to leave the EU has shaken political and financial norms. The nation has entered a period of turmoil. But could this be the chance to change Britain radically for the better?
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Introducing: Britain’s next prime minister
No, it’s not Boris Johnson, who surprisingly withdrew from the running to be the next Tory leader yesterday. Who will it be instead? And does the country need an optimist or a realist?
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Scotland launches its bid to stay in the EU
Britain has voted to leave the EU, but there is one problem: Scotland wants to stay. An independence referendum is now ‘highly likely’ says Nicola Sturgeon. Could this be the end of the UK?
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Campaigners in the dock amid ‘surge’ in racism
There has been a rise in reported racist abuse and intimidation since the UK voted to leave the EU. Some blame campaigners, especially on the Leave side, for stirring tensions. Is this fair?
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EU under threat as sceptics boosted by Brexit
Eurosceptic politicians across the continent are delighted by Britain’s unprecedented decision to leave. EU leaders are unsure how to react. Could this crisis mean the end of the union?
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How it might be: a new politics for Britain
Corbyn is on the ropes. Cameron will be gone in weeks. Labour and the Tories are tearing themselves to pieces. And yet, and yet. Is the faint outline of something better already visible?
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Regret stalks Britain as reality bites
The vote to leave the EU has thrown the UK’s economy, politics and the state of its union into chaos. Now roughly three million people want a second referendum. Is it just a pipe dream?
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A devastating defeat for political elites
All over the developed world the uprising against the ‘establishment’ is gathering pace. Should we be glad? How should we interpret it? And what message should we try to learn from it?
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Divided Britain stuns world with Brexit revolt
The UK has voted to leave the European Union. Voters have shocked the political and financial ruling class by ignoring their advice and warnings. Britain has emerged as deeply divided.
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Fallout: Cameron resigns and the pound falls
It’s official: Britain has voted to leave the EU. The decision has shocked the political elites. Scotland may leave the UK. Ireland may reunify. Cameron will resign. Sterling has collapsed.
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Our readers give a surprise verdict on the EU
As adults head to the polls in the UK, we have been asking the opinion of one group who will not get a vote: teenagers. The decision? By a clear majority, that we should leave the EU.