Tag: European Union
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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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Fire, floods, Trump: summer stories you missed
Did the world change over the summer? In the last six weeks the Brexit row became even more bitter, Trump became yet more bizarre, and two American icons died. And then there was the weather.
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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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Vote Leave cheating sparks police probe
Should there be a second referendum? Yesterday, the Leave campaign was found to have breached spending rules. With Theresa May’s government in crisis, calls for another vote are mounting.
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The Trump-Putin bromance reshaping the world
Was the summit a good sign? Donald Trump’s meeting with Vladimir Putin symbolised a new form of competitive, personality-led diplomacy that could upend the established world order.
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Whirlwind Trump visit sends relations reeling
Is the special relationship over? Today, Donald Trump will meet face-to-face with Vladimir Putin after a rocky visit to the UK. Some see signs that Britain cannot rely on its old ally.
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The Brexit blueprint for mission impossible
Is Brexit possible? Yesterday, the government released its White Paper on the UK’s relations with Europe. The PM says it is “principled and practical”. Parliament and the EU may disagree.
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Mayday! Government meltdown as Boris quits
Will Theresa May survive? The prime minister faces the most perilous week of her premiership after Boris Johnson’s shock resignation yesterday. Could this finally be the end?
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David Davis quits over May’s soft Brexit plan
Was the UK’s Brexit secretary right to resign? Three days after the government finally agreed on what it wants from the EU, the man in charge of negotiations has quit.
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Merkel on the brink as liberal dream crumbles
Where now for Europe? Angela Merkel, the symbol of the continent’s liberal consensus, is in trouble. Her coalition is on the verge of collapse over migration. Nationalists are on the rise.
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The rescue boat at the heart of Europe’s crisis
Whose responsibility are refugees? As World Refugee Day approaches, ships carrying 630 migrants have finally docked in Spain. The EU spent a week arguing about where they should end up.
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The picture that shows the West is finished
Is Trump trying to destroy a 100-year-old alliance? Together, America and Europe have won two world wars, boosted the world’s economy and helped spread democracy. This weekend, they wavered.
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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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Italy versus the EU as populists take power
Are the EU’s days numbered? Italy’s new eurosceptic coalition government has been sworn in, ending months of deadlock. But some are saying that Italy is just the start of the EU’s problems.