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“If Gibraltar question is not sorted, EU council will be called off” – Spanish Prime Minister

Spain has said an EU summit on Brexit this weekend could be called off unless an agreement is reached with the UK over Gibraltar. Sky News reports that the Spanish Prime…

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Brexit – Latest Update

Theresa May is to make an emergency dash to Brussels on Saturday to complete the Brexit negotiations after the German chancellor, Angela Merkel, threatened to pull the plug on the Sunday…

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Meeting between May and Juncker failed to finalise Brexit agreement

Theresa May will return to Brussels on Saturday after a meeting with Jean-Claude Juncker failed to finalise a key Brexit agreement. Sky News reports that prime minister held talks with…

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The Queen should ask Corbyn to form a government if MPs vote down May’s Brexit deal – McDonnell

The Queen should ask Jeremy Corbyn to form a government if MPs vote down Theresa May’s Brexit deal, John McDonnell has said. The Independent reports that the shadow chancellor claimed…

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There won’t be parliament support for a ‘No-Deal’ Brexit

Even if May's government is in disarray over Brexit but there is no majority in parliament for damaging the economy by leaving the EU without a deal, Labour finance chief…

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May to meet Juncker on Wednesday to finalise Brexit deal as Corbyn and Sturgeon team up to block the government’s draft Brexit deal – and stop a “no deal” divorce

Theresa May is to travel to Brussels on Wednesday evening to finalise the Brexit deal in a meeting with the European commission president, Jean-Claude Juncker. With talk of a backbench…

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Supreme Court rejects attempt of derailing the European court hearing into whether article 50 could be reversed

The supreme court has dismissed an attempt by the Brexit secretary to derail a European court hearing into whether article 50 – which triggered the UK’s departure from the EU – could…

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Spain will vote against EU’s Brexit deal unless Gibraltar’s status is clarified – PM Sanchez

Spain will vote against the European Union’s draft Brexit deal on Sunday unless it is modified to make clear that the future of the disputed British territory of Gibraltar relies…

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Brexit News Roundup – Monday

Jeremy Corbyn addressed the CBI and said Labour would not be approaching negotiations with the EU on the basis of threats. He would not be threatening to turn the UK into…

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Spain requests clarification on Gibraltar to sign off the Brexit withdrawal agreement

The governments of the 27 European Union member states have now had time to carry out their first examination of the draft agreement covering the terms of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from…

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May plays down notion of Brexit deal changes – Corbyn says second referendum is a future option but dismissed it for the ‘now’

Theresa May has played down hopes of changing Britain’s draft withdrawal deal in a move that will concern Brexiteer cabinet ministers demanding it be re-written. The Independent reports "the prime…

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A no deal Brexit might mean increase in chocolate prices and might lead the UK running out of the iconic Mars

The iconic chocolate nougat Mars bar could face extinction in the UK should the country leave the UK without a Brexit deal, secretary of state for environment, food and rural…

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As expected today's political agenda regarding Brexit is dominated by Brexit related matters and the escalation of turmoil in May's cabinet. Saturday's Newspapers Here's a roundup of the salient events…

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No deal Brexit would hit UK ‘significantly more severely’ than EU – Austrian Chancellor

Sebastian Kurz, the Chancellor of Austria, who currently holds the presidency of the EU, voiced hope that MPs will back Theresa May’s Brexit deal to avoid the UK crashing out…

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Who submitted no confidence letter in Theresa May

Some lawmakers in Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservative Party have said they have submitted letters of no confidence in the British leader. A leadership challenge is triggered if 48 Conservatives…

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Brexit Update -Constantly Updated

This is constantly updated. Friday NewsPapers Frontpages: More than half of Britons are now against Brexit and support a second EU referendum, a Sky Data poll has found. Just…

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The Highlights of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement

The European Commission and the United Kingdom's negotiators have reached an agreement on the entirety of the Withdrawal Agreement of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from…

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Brexit Withdrawal Agreement Text Published

The European Commission has published the draft agreement text. You can access the Draft_Withdrawal_Agreement here.

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Theresa May announces that Cabinet collectively approved agreement reached – “Either this deal or no Brexit”

The British Prime Minister Theresa May said "The collective decision of the cabinet was to agree with the agreement reached." She added "I believe what I owe to this country…

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This Deal or No Brexit – Theresa May after Cabinet Meeting (UPDATED)

The British Prime Minister Theresa May said "The collective decision of the cabinet was to agree with the agreement reached." She added "I believe what I owe to this country…

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Theresa May’s ‘D-Day’ as Brexit reaches a crucial stage (Continuously Updated)

The talks on Brexit between the EU and UK negotiators reached a stage where an agreement on the draft text of the withdrawal agreement, between the two parties has been…

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Post-Brexit Visa requirements for British nationals will be on the same terms to EU nationals only if reciprocal

The European Commission made public its emergency preparations in case of a no-deal Brexit which range from residency and visa-related issues to financial services, air transport, customs, the transfer of personal…

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Theresa May’s government expected to face defeat as Commons debates Labour motion for publication of Brexit Legal Advice

The British Labour Party has tabled a motion for the Government to publish the Brexit Legal Advice. The Motion says "That an humble address be presented to Her Majesty, that she…

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Everyone needs to make plans for a hard Brexit just in case – German Deputy Finance Minister

Everyone needs to make plans for a hard Brexit just in case, German Deputy Finance Minister Joerg Kukies said on Monday. Euronews reports "(It's) very, very clear that everyone must…

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EU member states warn that the remaining block for a deal on Brexit is the political situation in Britain

EU member states have warned that a Brexit deal hinges on agreement in Theresa May’s cabinet, as they gathered in Brussels on Monday to be updated on the latest news…

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Pencilled Brexit cabinet meeting cancelled – Sterling falls one percent

Sterling fell almost one percent on Monday against the dollar, as the greenback strengthened broadly and doubts grew over UK Prime Minister Theresa May's ability to get the backing of…

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Spain’s PM Sánchez, calls for second Brexit vote

Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has become the most significant European leader to call for a second vote on Brexit and lamented the UK’s decision to give into “self-absorption”. “If I was…

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Labour’s shadow Brexit secretary says that goverment’s threat of leaving EU without deal is ‘political hoax’

Labour's shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer has said the government's threat of leaving the EU without a deal is a "political hoax". He said Parliament must "take back control" instead…

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Theresa May is ‘handing power to EU’ in Brexit deal – Former Education Secretary

Theresa May was accused last night by a former cabinet colleague of planning the “biggest giveaway of sovereignty in modern times”, as she faced a potentially devastating pincer movement from Tory…

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EU and UK negotiators close to breakthrough on draft Brexit deal

EU and UK negotiators are close to a breakthrough on the draft of a Brexit deal but are still struggling with disputes over fishing rights and the how to end…

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Jo Johnson hints more ministers are ready to resign over May’s Brexit deal

Former transport minister Jo Johnson has hinted more ministers could be ready to resign over the Prime Minister's Brexit deal. The remain-supporting brother of Boris Johnson, whose bombshell resignation took…

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Labour leader says Brexit cannot be stopped

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has said that Brexit cannot be stopped. Mr Corbyn also indicated he felt sorry for British prime minister Theresa May over the EU withdrawal negotiations but said she was following the wrong path. Asked…

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Jo Johnson resigns from Transport minister because he cannot support deal and will push for second Brexit referendum

Theresa May’s hopes of winning parliament’s backing for her Brexit deal have been plunged into fresh doubt after Jo Johnson resigned from the government and accused her of offering MPs a choice…

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Former Brexit Secretary says that May will probably lose a Commons vote on her Brexit deal

Theresa May will probably lose a Commons vote on her Brexit deal, former Brexit Secretary David Davis has said. But Mr Davis - who quit his cabinet role over the Brexit…

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May in diplomacy blitz for support on Brexit deal

Prime Minister Theresa May steps up attempts to court European support for a draft Brexit deal on Thursday as negotiations on securing a smooth British divorce from the world’s biggest…

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Irish Prime Minister sees possibility of deal on Britain’s withdrawal from EU this month fading

The chances of sealing a deal on Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union this month are fading, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Wednesday. Reuters report that EU leaders…

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Brexit Update – Withdrawal agreement within sight even though May says it won’t be done at any cost

An important cabinet meeting was held on Brexit and seems like the Brexit deal is close to be signed. The Guardian quotes sources close to the cabinet ministers who were given…

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How is France preparing for the eventuality of a ‘No-Deal Brexit’

This looks set to be yet another important week in the Brexit negotiations - but preparations are also being stepped up in case no deal emerges on a withdrawal agreement…

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Raab denies he might resign on demands on right to pull Britain from Irish backstop agreement

Dominic Raab has denied speculation that he might resign in protest if there is no time limit or satisfactory exit clause on the Irish backstop. This comes after the Telegraph revealed…

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Ireland tells UK government to stand by commitments to avoid hard border between N.Ireland and Irish Republic

The UK government has been told by Ireland to "stand by its commitments" on avoiding a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic. BBC reports that Irish Foreign Minister…

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Brexit Secretary Raab demanded right to pull Britain out of backstop agreement for Irish border

British Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has privately demanded the right to pull Britain out of a “backstop” arrangement for the Irish border after three months, the Telegraph reported on Sunday.…

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Compromise deal on Irish border reached – The Sunday Times – Downing Street plays down claims (UPDATED)

Sky News reports that Downing Street played down claims the PM has reached an agreement with Brussels on the Irish border. Britain and the European Union have reportedly agreed to a compromise…

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Diplomatique.Expert Brexit Update

Drug companies advising the U.K. government on how to maintain medicine supplies after a no-deal Brexit have signed strict non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) barring them from revealing information on planned border…

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EU and UK reach post Brexit deal on Britain’s financial services firms – reports

The U.K. and EU struck a tentative deal that would give Britain’s financial services firms continued access to European markets after Brexit, the Times reported Thursday citing anonymous government sources. British and EU negotiators…

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Diplomatique.Expert – Brexit News Roundup

The latest news round up on Brexit brought to you by Diplomatique.Expert S&P Global Ratings said on Tuesday that the chances of a no-deal Brexit had increased and warned…

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UK – The pre-Brexit budget and the implications on Brexit talks

UK Chancellor Philip Hammond will use his annual budget to try to bolster support for the prime minister’s Brexit plan, a strategy that risks antagonizing Tory hard-liners as Brexit negotiations…

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A no-deal Brexit would have a price tag of £30 billion over the next five years – NIESR

The impact of Brexit on next week’s UK budget has been spelled out by one of Britain’s leading economic forecasters, with the difference between a soft and no-deal outcome worth £30bn over the next…

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N. Irish party will back proposed amendment that will make EU’s backstop proposal illegal

The Northern Irish party which props up British Prime Minister Theresa May will back an amendment proposed by rebel Brexiteer lawmakers that will effectively make the European Union’s backstop proposal…

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Can Brexit be stopped as the elites claimed?

For months after the Leave victory in the referendum, I was being accosted – no, I should say graciously approached – by members of the business and banking community who…

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700,000 estimated to have taken part in demonstration calling for a fresh Brexit referendum

Protesters seeking a referendum on the final Brexit deal have attended a rally which organisers say was the "biggest" demonstration of its kind. Young voters led the People's Vote march to…

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Brexit agreement negotiations enters into extra time

The awaited EU summit ended with no final agreement, but neither a final disagreement. The following presents how the various media outlets have reported the outcome of the summit, the…

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EU Council Summit – Brexit Update

With negotiations over Britain’s withdrawal from the EU at an impasse, U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May arrived at what was supposed to be a climactic EU leaders’ summit with no new…

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Let’s not give up (on Brexit) – Donald Tusk

The President of the European Council, Donald Tusk wrote a letter to the leaders of the countries in the EU ahead of this week's summit. In his letter he said that…

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Diplomatique.Expert – Brexit Roundup

Theresa May faces a frantic 48 hours to try save her Brexit negotiating strategy after she admitted talks had ground to a halt because of the EU’s insistence upon a Northern…

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Scotland’s first minister to unveil alternative to UK government’s Brexit plans

Scotland’s first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, is to unveil a “commonsense” alternative to the UK government’s Brexit plans. A new Scottish government paper, due out on Monday, will reinforce the case for…

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Norther Irish DUP leader says it prefers a no-deal Brexit than a bad deal Brexit

The head of the Northern Irish party that props up British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government said on Saturday she would prefer no Brexit deal to a bad deal, describing…

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New documents about the implications of no-deal BREXIT published by UK Government

The government has released its latest batch of documents covering the potential effects of such a scenario, covering areas like consumer rights, rail transport, copyright and free trade. One such…

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