03

Oct

Theresa May says a “good” Brexit deal will mean end of austerity

Theresa May has signalled an end to the age of austerity - provided she can secure a "good" Brexit deal. Ten years after the financial crash, the prime minister said…

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03

Oct

Theresa may is ‘cross’ with Johnson after his speech at Conservative Party conference

Theresa May has told the BBC she is "cross" with Boris Johnson after the former foreign secretary launched a fresh attack on her plan for Brexit. In the meantime there…

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02

Oct

The European Union and the Soviet Union are not the same – Theresa May

British Prime Minister Theresa May said Tuesday the European Union is not like the Soviet Union, after her foreign secretary sparked anger among EU leaders by likening the bloc to the USSR.…

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30

Sep

The Brexit Update News RoundUp

Deep divisions over Brexit overshadowed the opening day of the Conservative party conference on Sunday as Theresa May attempted to wrestle back the focus on to her domestic agenda. The bitter infighting…

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29

Sep

Theresa May would back a joint UK and Ireland bid for 2030 World Cup

A joint bid from the UK and Ireland to host the 2030 World Cup would receive the "full support" of government, Theresa May has announced. The Football Associations of England,…

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27

Sep

Diplomatique.Expert – Brexit News Review

Jeremy Corbyn will tell the EU’s chief negotiator that a “no-deal” Brexit is not acceptable as he seeks to break the impasse in negotiations. The Labour leader is travelling to…

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26

Sep

Brexit Update – Understanding the impact of Labour’s motion

Britain’s main opposition Labour party on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly in favour of its Brexit motion, which keeps open the option of a second referendum. Only a few members of the…

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23

Sep

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What will it be like to have the UN Security Council chaired by Trump? What did the Salzburg summit say about May's negotiations tactics? How should Germany react to the…

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22

Sep

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt urges EU not to mistake British politeness for weakness after Brexit negotiations reached an impasse

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has urged the EU not to mistake British politeness for weakness after Brexit negotiations reached an impasse. British Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday demanded new…

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22

Sep

EU reacts to Theresa May’s statement

In a statement released on Friday evening Donald Tusk blamed in part Ms May’s conduct for the rejection of her proposals, warning that EU leaders had responded to a “tough and in fact…

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21

Sep

No Deal is Better than a Bad Deal – Read here Theresa May’s full statement

"Yesterday, I was in Salzburg for talks with European leaders. I have always said that these negotiations would be tough — and they were always bound to be toughest in…

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21

Sep

I expect EU to be more respectful – Theresa May

The EU should be clear, I will not overturn the result of the referendum nor will I break up my country. We need serious engagement in resolving the two big…

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21

Sep

From ‘Don’t look back in anger’, to ‘humiliation’ – How the media reacted to Salzburg’s summit

Europe’s newspapers were all about the acrimonious EU summit held in Salzburg, Austria on Wednesday and Thursday, at which U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May warned she is prepared to walk away from negotiations…

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19

Sep

Barnier indicates revised proposal on border issues as May visits Salzburg for two-day Brexit summit

Theresa May is travelling to Salzburg, in a bid to find some much-needed harmony on Brexit at a two-day summit of European leaders.  Speaking in Brussels, Mr Barnier said he…

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17

Sep

Theresa May says that the only alternative to the Chequers plan is a no-deal Brexit, as she quashes calls for second referendum

British Prime Minister Theresa May was reported saying that the only alternative to the government’s Chequers plan is to leave the EU without a deal. May is facing a lot…

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16

Sep

Gove claims May is right one for now – May speak about her ‘irritation’ to ongoing leadership speculation

MPs could undo the Chequers deal once the UK has left the EU, Michael Gove has claimed, saying the prime minister’s proposal was the “right one for now”. The environment secretary,…

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02

Sep

Michel Barnier has warned that Theresa May’s Chequer’s deal will spell the “end” of the European project and the Single Market.

Michel Barnier has warned that Theresa May's Chequer's deal will spell the "end" of the European project and the Single Market. The EU's chief Brexit negotiator told Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung,…

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02

Sep

May says she won’t compromise with Brussels over her Brexit plans

Theresa May has said she will refuse to be forced into agreeing compromises on her Brexit plan that are not in the national interest. Writing in The Telegraph, the Prime…

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29

Aug

UK signs security pact with Nigeria

Theresa May has signed a security pact with Nigeria’s president aimed at helping the country combat the militant group Boko Haram through better military training and anti-terrorist propaganda techniques developed in…

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29

Aug

UK aims to be Africa’s biggest investor within four years

Theresa May said the UK aims to be Africa’s biggest foreign investor within four years as she began the first visit by a British prime minister to the continent in…

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28

Aug

A No-Deal Brexit wouldn’t be the end of the world – Theresa May

The Guardian reports that British PM Theresa May claimed that a no-deal Brexit “wouldn’t be the end of the world” as she sought to downplay a controversial warning made by Philip…

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27

Aug

“Every business would do well to prepare for this worst-case scenario.” – Head of German Industries Federation on prospects of no-deal Brexit

Many businesses in Germany are still hoping the UK reverses its decision to leave the EU, according to one of the country’s top business leaders, who also warned of the dangers of…

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18

Jul

Boris Johnson says it is ‘not too late to save Brexit’ as he describes PM’s Chequers plan as a ‘miserable, permanent limbo’

The Telegraph: Boris Johnson has said that it is "not too late to save Brexit" as he savaged the Prime Minister's Chequers plan as a "miserable, permanent limbo". The former…

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18

Jul

It’s not a question of whether Theresa May will lose her job, but when

  Allison Pearson columnist and the chief interviewer of the Daily Telegraph writes that "Theresa May is a ghost prime minister and her Chequers deal is in the mortuary. It is…

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18

Jul

Wednesday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Matteo Salvini denounces photos of people stranded at sea by Libya as fake after being accused that this is a result of his action. Donald Trump blames his…

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16

Jul

Theresa May rules out second Brexit Referendum

FT: Downing Street has ruled out a second referendum on Brexit under “any circumstances,” in a blow to those pushing for Britain to remain in the European Union. The comments…

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16

Jul

Eighth resignation for May over Brexit

The Independent (UK): Theresa May was dealt a fresh blow on Sunday after she suffered the eighth resignation over her Brexit plans. Robert Courts was a ministerial aid at the Foreign Office before quitting.…

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15

Jul

Latest poll in the UK shows dramatic fall in support for May

Labour has opened up its biggest poll lead over the Conservatives since shortly after last June’s general election, as the government’s chaotic handling of Brexit appears to have triggered a dramatic fall…

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14

Jul

David Davis prepared to vote against May’s Government

The Telegraph: David Davis, the former Brexit Secretary, is prepared to join Eurosceptic MPs and vote against the Government next week in a move that could force ministers into a climbdown.…

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13

Jul

Breaking News: U.S. president Donald Trump has described his interview with The Sun as “fake news” and says it missed out his positive comments about Theresa May

In a Press Conference with Theresa May, the U.S. president Donald Trump has described his interview with The Sun as "fake news" and says it missed out his positive comments about…

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13

Jul

Man behind Trump’s balloon describes stunt as a ‘huge mirror of truth’

Sky News: A six-metre "blimp" depicting President Trump as a snarling baby has been launched near parliament as he continues his UK visit. London mayor Sadiq Khan approved the request last week after…

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13

Jul

The Friday Morning Briefing

Good morning, The world news scene was 'overshadowed' by Trump's tirades and comments at NATO summit and in Britain. He can easily be dubbed as a the 'agent of disruption'…

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13

Jul

Trump says May wrecked Brexit, claims that her Brexit plan will ‘kill’ US trade deal in an exclusive interview with The Sun

AP/The Sun:  Dishing up a fresh dose of chaos on his European tour, President Donald Trump left behind a contentious NATO gathering in Brussels and moved on to Britain, where a…

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12

Jul

BREXIT White Paper Published

The Guardian: The government’s long-awaited white paper laying out its Brexit proposals has been published, the longest and most detailed explanation yet of the government’s hopes for the future relationship with the EU.…

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12

Jul

Donald Trump thinks that May’s Brexit plan is not what people voted for

The Guardian: Trump suggested that Theresa May’s latest Brexit plan is not what people voted for. Asked if he had a message for the UK on Brexit, he said it was…

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12

Jul

No longer will people be allowed to arrive here from across Europe on the off-chance that they might find a job. – Theresa May

Theresa May Facebook Page: "Two years ago, the people of the UK spoke in greater numbers than ever before when they voted to leave the European Union. Since then, my…

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12

Jul

Brexiters submit four amendments to Government trade bill

The Guardian : Angry hardline Brexiters have submitted four amendments to the government’s trade bill, arguing that Theresa May has broken their trust with the soft Brexit negotiating plan she unveiled at Chequers.…

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11

Jul

A fresh referendum on BREXIT might become necessary – British Labour Party Deputy Leader

The Independent (UK) A fresh referendum on Brexit will become necessary if increasingly divided MPs cannot agree on any departure plan, Labour’s deputy leader has suggested. British Labour Party's Deputy Leader Tom Watson said the current…

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10

Jul

Senior ministers and Merkel endorse May

Reuters: British Prime Minister Theresa May won the support of senior ministers and an endorsement from Europe's most powerful leader, Angela Merkel, on Tuesday, surviving the explosive resignations of two top…

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09

Jul

UK Government Crisis – What we know so far

Historians might revisit this day as one of the longest days in British history. It rekindles the spectres of the days when Margaret Thatcher, in November 1990 resigned as Prime Minister and…

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09

Jul

Boris Johnson resigns as foreign secretary to deepen British government crisis

Downing Street: "This afternoon, the prime minister accepted the resignation of Boris Johnson as foreign secretary. His replacement will be announced shortly. The prime minister thanks Boris for his work."…

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09

Jul

British Government Crisis – The Beginning

 The News of the Resignation of Davis   The Telegraph : Theresa May's Government is in deep crisis after David Davis dramatically resigned as Brexit Secretary on Sunday night. Mr Davis shocked…

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08

Jul

Soft Brexit deal reached on Friday under strain

The Guardian: Theresa May’s desperate attempts to unite her party and country behind a new Brexit blueprint were under severe strain on Saturday night, as more than 100 entrepreneurs and…

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05

Jul

Post-Brexit customs arrangements to be debated on July 16 and 17

Reuters: British lawmakers will debate the government’s proposed legislation on post-Brexit customs arrangements and trade on July 16 and 17, creating another potential flashpoint between Prime Minister Theresa May and pro-European…

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05

Jul

Brexit on top of Agenda in summit between Merkel and May

BBC: Theresa May has said she hopes her cabinet will be able to "discuss and decide on a substantive way forward" on Brexit at their crucial Friday awayday. The UK prime…

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30

Jun

Theresa May’s crucial role in last EU summit negotiations on migrations could make your forget that BREXIT was on the agenda

POLITICO: As a former U.K. home secretary, May was in her element in the marathon negotiation on migration policy. You could almost have forgotten that Brexit was on the agenda too.…

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28

Jun

Brexit negotiations cannot go on with divided British Cabinet – Juncker

The Guardian Brexit negotiations cannot go on with a divided British cabinet, Jean-Claude Juncker has said, as European leaders expressed concern that they do not know who is in charge. With major…

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19

Jun

British Chambers of Commerce slash growth forecast for UK economy

CNN: The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) on Monday slashed its growth forecast for the UK economy this year to 1.3%, which would be its weakest performance since the financial crisis.…

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17

Jun

Theresa May pledges 20 billion pound budget increase for the NHS

CNBC: British Prime Minister Theresa May pledged on Sunday to increase funding for the National Health Service (NHS) by 20 billion pounds ($26.5 billion) after Brexit, partly from tax hikes…

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15

Jun

New Brexit blueprint amendments respect public’s desire to leave the EU

Reuters: Prime Minister Theresa May’s government’s new amendment to her Brexit blueprint on giving parliament a greater role on the exit process respects the public’s desire to leave the European Union,…

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13

Jun

Wednesday’s Morning Briefing

Good morning, From Malta to Singapore, via UK;  the Aquarius issue; the diplomatic rifts between Malta, Italy and France (so far), the USA-North Korea summit are some of the things…

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12

Jun

May under pressure on Brexit vote, UK Justice Minister resigns, Four more prepared to quit

The Daily Telegraph: Four more ministers are prepared to quit over Brexit after Phillip Lee's "warning shot" resignation, The Daily Telegraph has learned. A source close to Dr Lee said his resignation is…

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10

Jun

Two Years since Brexit vote and 292 days from the days and Brexit gets messier by the day

EuroNews: With only months to go until Britain leaves the European Union, Prime Minister Theresa May faces a showdown with critics that could further undermine her fragile grip on power…

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08

Jun

May still has confidence in Johnson despite leaked recording

Theresa May still has confidence in Boris Johnson, Downing Street has said, after the Foreign Secretary attacked the Prime Minister's Brexit negotiating strategy and criticised the Treasury in a bombshell leaked…

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07

Jun

May expresses concern about loss of Palestinian lives in meeting with Netanyahu

The Telegraph reports that the British Prime Minister Theresa May told Israel’s Prime Minister she is "concerned" about the loss of Palestinian lives during recent clashes at the Gaza border. During Benjamin…

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06

Jun

Theresa May facing revolt from Eurosceptic Cabinet Ministers on ‘Irish backstop’ arrangement

The Telegraph reports that Theresa May is facing a revolt from Eurosceptic Cabinet ministers after disclosing plans which they fear could keep Britain tied to the Customs Union "indefinitely" after Brexit. The Prime…

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03

Jun

Theresa May should be replaced

Michael Gove should be installed as the new Tory leader because Theresa May has shown that she cannot “carry Brexit through”, Crispin Odey, a major party donor has publicly warned. The…

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