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# uk - Saturday 14 September, 2019

A look back at John Bercow - a divisive figure who embodies the Brexit-era politician House Speaker

A look back at John Bercow - a divisive figure who embodies the Brexit-era politician

Sat 10:00 PM 26,754 Views 26 Comments

From “Order! Order” to “Division! Clear the Lobby!” here’s a look back at the colourful House Speaker.

Here are 4 possible Brexit outcomes that we could get by 31 October Speculation Nation

Here are 4 possible Brexit outcomes that we could get by 31 October

Sat 8:30 AM 31,723 Views 32 Comments

Let’s spin the wheel of Brexit speculation.

# uk - Wednesday 11 September, 2019

British government warns of Channel delays and electricity price hikes in no-deal planning document Operation Yellowhammer

British government warns of Channel delays and electricity price hikes in no-deal planning document

Wed 8:21 PM 18,974 Views 29 Comments

The six-page document lays out no-deal Brexit preparations from the British government.

Ex-English cricketer says knighthood nomination 'soured' by calls for removal over domestic abuse charge Geoffrey Boycott

Ex-English cricketer says knighthood nomination 'soured' by calls for removal over domestic abuse charge

Wed 10:10 AM 23,867 Views 34 Comments

Geoffrey Boycott was nominated for a knighthood for services to sport this week.

# uk - Tuesday 10 September, 2019

'Shame on you': Chaos in House of Commons as MPs attempt to block suspension of parliament House Of Commons

'Shame on you': Chaos in House of Commons as MPs attempt to block suspension of parliament

Sep 10th 2019, 7:06 AM 48,870 Views 28 Comments

The five-week suspension of parliament began in the early hours of this morning.

Court case begins on whether the North's citizens can self-identify as Irish Emma DeSouza

Court case begins on whether the North's citizens can self-identify as Irish

Sep 10th 2019, 12:05 AM 53,081 Views 45 Comments

Emma DeSouza has won three court cases against the UK’s Home Office, which has argued that she is a British citizen.

# uk - Monday 9 September, 2019

Several Irish flights affected after British Airways cancels UK services over pilot pay dispute Grounded

Several Irish flights affected after British Airways cancels UK services over pilot pay dispute

Sep 9th 2019, 7:41 AM 10,103 Views 2 Comments

The carrier is currently locked in a pay dispute with its 4,300 pilots.

# uk - Saturday 7 September, 2019

How the Tory party lost its parliamentary majority to Brexit (and other rifts) How Bojo Lost His Mojo

How the Tory party lost its parliamentary majority to Brexit (and other rifts)

Sep 7th 2019, 7:30 AM 11,700 Views 14 Comments

From Nick Boles’ speech after the indicative votes, to Dr Phillip Lee crossing the chamber this week, power has been ebbing away from Boris Johnson and the Tory party.

# uk - Friday 6 September, 2019

House of Lords approves bill to seek three-month Brexit extension Snap Election

House of Lords approves bill to seek three-month Brexit extension

Updated Sep 6th 2019, 3:50 PM 45,275 Views 47 Comments

The legislation would ensure Britain does not crash out of the European Union if an agreement cannot be reached by 19 October.

# uk - Thursday 5 September, 2019

Johnson says he would 'rather be dead in a ditch' than seek another Brexit extension Not For Turning

Johnson says he would 'rather be dead in a ditch' than seek another Brexit extension

Sep 5th 2019, 5:48 PM 27,671 Views 50 Comments

The UK Prime Minister said a general election is the ‘only way to get things moving’ on Brexit in a speech today.

From The42 Seán Cox will make an emotional return to Anfield after moving to the UK for treatment Update

Seán Cox will make an emotional return to Anfield after moving to the UK for treatment

Sep 5th 2019, 4:40 PM 31,759 Views 15 Comments

The 54-year-old father-of-three will attend a Liverpool game at Anfield in October.

Boris Johnson's brother just announced he's quitting as an MP and minister Jo Johnson

Boris Johnson's brother just announced he's quitting as an MP and minister

Sep 5th 2019, 11:34 AM 48,439 Views 39 Comments

“In recent weeks I’ve been torn between family loyalty and the national interest,” he said.

# uk - Wednesday 4 September, 2019

UK Ryanair pilots have planned to strike for a week in September Strike

UK Ryanair pilots have planned to strike for a week in September

Sep 4th 2019, 10:45 PM 20,796 Views 17 Comments

The pilots are striking over improved work and pay conditions.

MPs reject Boris Johnson’s motion to hold general election on 15 October Brexit

MPs reject Boris Johnson’s motion to hold general election on 15 October

Updated Sep 4th 2019, 10:17 PM 92,042 Views 77 Comments

Members of Parliament earlier voted to delay Brexit in a bid to stop Britain leaving the EU without a deal.

As it happened: No early election as MPs vote to delay Brexit Brexit Live

As it happened: No early election as MPs vote to delay Brexit

Updated Sep 4th 2019, 9:50 PM 117,810 Views 46 Comments

It’s been a really odd day in Westminster – even by usual recent standards.

British prison officer jailed for smuggling €100k of contraband into Wandsworth Patrick Dadey

British prison officer jailed for smuggling €100k of contraband into Wandsworth

Sep 4th 2019, 8:18 PM 12,530 Views 1 Comment

A significant amount of contraband including cannabis, steroids, mobile phones, tobacco and other illicit items were found in cereal boxes in the laundry room by another prison officer in 2018.

Another Brexistential crisis: So what happens now? Benn Bill

Another Brexistential crisis: So what happens now?

Sep 4th 2019, 6:45 AM 69,605 Views 82 Comments

Boris Johnson’s first Commons defeat as Prime Minister raises more questions on the long and winding Brexit road.

# uk - Tuesday 3 September, 2019

Call for mourners to attend Dublin funeral of elderly Irish man who died alone in UK Joseph Tuohy

Call for mourners to attend Dublin funeral of elderly Irish man who died alone in UK

Sep 3rd 2019, 11:33 AM 60,599 Views 29 Comments

Joseph Tuohy passed away this summer after spending most of his life in the UK.

Boris Johnson to seek 14 October general election if MPs vote to block no-deal Brexit today Snap Election

Boris Johnson to seek 14 October general election if MPs vote to block no-deal Brexit today

Sep 3rd 2019, 7:28 AM 18,559 Views 49 Comments

Johnson met with ministers and ruled out another Brexit extension last night.

The cunning Mr Cummings: Who is the 'Vote Leave' chief in No 10? Brexit Mastermind

The cunning Mr Cummings: Who is the 'Vote Leave' chief in No 10?

Sep 3rd 2019, 6:30 AM 34,163 Views 11 Comments

After Cummings fired Sajid Javid’s aide on Thursday without his knowledge, questions are being raised again of Johnson’s main man.

The House of Commons returns today - what's Boris got planned? Playing House

The House of Commons returns today - what's Boris got planned?

Sep 3rd 2019, 6:05 AM 7,310 Views 2 Comments

Rumours of a general election to be held on 17 October engulfed the British political sphere yesterday – so what’s the PM up to?

# uk - Monday 2 September, 2019

'Volatile and dynamic': Varadkar says Ireland will be keeping a close eye on the House of Commons this week Brexit

'Volatile and dynamic': Varadkar says Ireland will be keeping a close eye on the House of Commons this week

Updated Sep 2nd 2019, 12:34 PM 39,353 Views 38 Comments

Two dates for a potential meeting with Boris Johnson next week are being considered.

# uk - Sunday 1 September, 2019

What will happen to EU citizens living in the UK after 31 October? Brexit

What will happen to EU citizens living in the UK after 31 October?

Sep 1st 2019, 7:30 AM 52,827 Views 35 Comments

Concerns have been raised about the impact a no-deal Brexit could have on the status of European citizens living in Britain.

# uk - Friday 30 August, 2019

A no-deal Brexit will plunge Northern Ireland into turmoil, Belfast court hears High Court

A no-deal Brexit will plunge Northern Ireland into turmoil, Belfast court hears

Aug 30th 2019, 12:16 PM 31,729 Views 64 Comments

A legal bid to reverse a suspension of parliament has been launched in the North.

Tánaiste urges British government to propose alternatives to backstop 'as quickly as possible' Brexit

Tánaiste urges British government to propose alternatives to backstop 'as quickly as possible'

Updated Aug 30th 2019, 11:02 AM 26,221 Views 96 Comments

Boris Johnson has vowed to ‘up the tempo’ on talks to remove the backstop ahead of Brexit.

# uk - Thursday 29 August, 2019

Irish-based Brits to hold protest against Brexit at Dublin embassy Brits Not Out

Irish-based Brits to hold protest against Brexit at Dublin embassy

Aug 29th 2019, 4:14 PM 32,444 Views 49 Comments

Brits Not Out are holding the demonstration on Merrion Road at 6pm on Tuesday.

# uk - Wednesday 28 August, 2019

Scottish Tory leader expected to step down amid Brexit chaos Brexit

Scottish Tory leader expected to step down amid Brexit chaos

Aug 28th 2019, 7:39 PM 25,302 Views 20 Comments

Ruth Davidson has been leader of the Scottish Tories since 2011.

The Queen has approved the suspension of parliament ahead of the Brexit deadline Prorogued

The Queen has approved the suspension of parliament ahead of the Brexit deadline

Updated Aug 28th 2019, 5:35 PM 92,408 Views 217 Comments

Boris Johnson’s move has been met with outrage by opposition parties, and a court challenge is being brought forward.

Sterling value plummets following decision by Boris Johnson to seek suspension of UK parliament Brexit

Sterling value plummets following decision by Boris Johnson to seek suspension of UK parliament

Aug 28th 2019, 11:34 AM 56,912 Views 35 Comments

The currency’s value fell by almost 1% this morning.

# uk - Tuesday 27 August, 2019

'No deal is the best deal': Nigel Farage unveils 635 Brexit Party election candidates Brexit

'No deal is the best deal': Nigel Farage unveils 635 Brexit Party election candidates

Aug 27th 2019, 1:13 PM 26,184 Views 39 Comments

The Brexit Party announced that it has vetted over 600 candidates for a rumoured autumn general election.

# uk - Thursday 22 August, 2019

Face off at the Élysée Palace as Johnson meets 'hardest in the gang' Macron Brexit This post contains videos

Face off at the Élysée Palace as Johnson meets 'hardest in the gang' Macron

Aug 22nd 2019, 2:27 PM 32,670 Views 65 Comments

Macron said he hopes for a ‘useful’ month of talks on Brexit.

# uk - Wednesday 21 August, 2019

Boris Johnson tells Angela Merkel: 'We do need the Brexit backstop removed' Talks

Boris Johnson tells Angela Merkel: 'We do need the Brexit backstop removed'

Updated Aug 21st 2019, 5:45 PM 50,422 Views 86 Comments

Johnson will seek to convince the German Chancellor to renegotiate elements of the Brexit deal.

# uk - Tuesday 20 August, 2019

Simon Coveney conveys 'disappointment' with Boris Johnson's four-page letter on Brexit Brexit

Simon Coveney conveys 'disappointment' with Boris Johnson's four-page letter on Brexit

Updated Aug 20th 2019, 2:00 PM 91,303 Views 139 Comments

Donald Tusk has re-iterated the EU’s commitment to the backstop.

# uk - Sunday 18 August, 2019

Boris Johnson's phone call diplomacy: What does it say about what's next? London Calling

Boris Johnson's phone call diplomacy: What does it say about what's next?

Aug 18th 2019, 4:20 PM 37,250 Views 22 Comments

“PM Johnson is positioning the United Kingdom as the British equivalent of ‘America First’,” Professor Federico Fabbrini said.

'A worst-case scenario': UK expects a hard border and protests in no-deal Brexit Operation Yellowhammer

'A worst-case scenario': UK expects a hard border and protests in no-deal Brexit

Updated Aug 18th 2019, 12:50 PM 64,066 Views 120 Comments

The Labour party in Ireland has said that Jeremy Corbyn’s proposal is the most realistic to avoid a no-deal.

# uk - Thursday 15 August, 2019

Jeremy Corbyn urges parties to make him caretaker PM to defeat no-deal Brexit Caretaker Government

Jeremy Corbyn urges parties to make him caretaker PM to defeat no-deal Brexit

Aug 15th 2019, 8:54 AM 16,682 Views 54 Comments

Corbyn has called on opposition leaders to support a Labour caretaker government.

# uk - Thursday 8 August, 2019

US to seek free-trade agreement with UK 'at the earliest possible time' after it leaves EU Brexit

US to seek free-trade agreement with UK 'at the earliest possible time' after it leaves EU

Aug 8th 2019, 8:43 AM 20,425 Views 90 Comments

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo yesterday met with UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab.

Brexit: Mary Lou rules out special SF conference on party taking seats in Westminster Interview

Brexit: Mary Lou rules out special SF conference on party taking seats in Westminster

Aug 8th 2019, 6:15 AM 16,385 Views 102 Comments

‘There is no appetite for us to enter Westminster,’ said the Sinn Fáin party leader.

# uk - Wednesday 7 August, 2019

Whaley Bridge residents to return home as dam collapse fears recede UK

Whaley Bridge residents to return home as dam collapse fears recede

Aug 7th 2019, 10:14 PM 14,548 Views 5 Comments

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson paid tribute to the residents “spirit and patience”.

# uk - Friday 2 August, 2019

'Significant threat to life': UK town evacuated over fears of dam collapse WHALEY BRIDGE

'Significant threat to life': UK town evacuated over fears of dam collapse

Aug 2nd 2019, 9:16 AM 43,081 Views 28 Comments

A dam wall at the 19th-century Toddbrook Reservoir above the town was damaged by days of heavy rain.

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