Tag: UK Political System
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And now, Parliament’s biggest vote in 100 years
It has been 935 days since the EU referendum — and tonight Parliament will finally vote on the withdrawal deal negotiated by Theresa May. It will probably be rejected. But what then?
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700,000 march in biggest Brexit protest
Should there be a second referendum? On October 20, thousands marched in London to demand a people’s vote on Brexit. Support for the cause is growing as talks reach a crucial phase.
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Royal baby fever grips planet Earth (again)
How much should we care about a future minor royal? After months of speculation, yesterday the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (Harry and Meghan to most) announced that they are having a baby.
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‘Our best days lie ahead’: anatomy of a slogan
Is the best yet to come? After dancing on stage to ABBA, yesterday Theresa May promised Britain: “our best days lie ahead of us.” The words have been spoken by politicians many times before.
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Corbyn’s power play: the five big ideas
Is he prime minister material? Today, Jeremy Corbyn will address the Labour Party conference in a pitch to be Britain’s next leader. Here are five trump cards which could win over voters.
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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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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 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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Golf, Queen, demos, Chequers: Trump’s in town
Should Donald Trump have been invited to Britain? Air Force One will land at Stansted Airport this evening — and tomorrow, 50,000 people will take to the streets to protest Trump’s arrival.
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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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London to greet Trump with angry baby balloon
Is this a perfect British protest or an immature insult? A bawling effigy of Donald Trump will float above the capital on Friday. Some say it is the activists who are having a tantrum.
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The men and women who REALLY run America
Is the US Supreme Court system flawed? Last week Anthony Kennedy, one of the country’s nine most senior judges, announced his retirement. Donald Trump will now choose his replacement.
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£1.14: the price we each pay for the royals
Is the royal family worth the money? The Queen’s taxpayer-funded costs rose last year. “The Firm” contributes vast sums to the UK’s economy. But many resent paying for it at all.
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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?