Brexit

Welfare cuts in UK hit poor; rate of child poverty increases

A new report by The Resolution Foundation found that child poverty rose by three percent in 2017 as the British government is still facing issues with the rollout of its Universal Credit scheme.

Jul 24, 2018

Brexit secretary David Davis resigns over 'irreconcilable differences' with British PM

Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn said that Davis' resignation "at such a crucial time" shows that Theresa May "has no authority left and is incapable of delivering Brexit".

Jul 9, 2018

Amidst Brexit woes, UK launches new visa scheme to attract scientists, academics

The new visa scheme, attached to the Tier 5 visa, will allow the government to directly sponsor high-skilled individuals to train and work in the United Kingdom.

Jul 8, 2018

British PM wins government backing for Brexit plan

After a marathon meeting, the cabinet has approved of prime minister Theresa May's plans for Brexit that includes a UK/EU free trade area and a business-friendly customs model.

Jul 7, 2018

Brexit: UK citizens march in London demanding second referendum

Thousands of people took to the streets on Saturday demanding a referendum on the future of Brexit. Protestors demanded that any deal to be made with the EU should first be ratified by a public vote, before getting implemented.

Jun 24, 2018

Nigel Farage Admits Supporting Roy Moore Was A ‘Mistake’

Ex-Ukip leader and Brexit activist Nigel Farage spoke to Newsweek about his relationship with former Donald Trump advisor Steve Bannon, and his regrets on backing former U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore during the Alabama Senate special election race in 2017.

May 15, 2018

Nigel Farage On Trump Visiting The U.K.

In an exclusive interview with Newsweek, British politician and Brexit activist Nigel Farage talked about his friendship with President Trump, how he feels the President has performed during his first year in office and what he thinks about the news that Trump will finally be making his first state visit to the U.K. in July.

May 10, 2018

Brexit: 'Backstop' solution on Ireland, EU and UK agree on transition deal

The deal, once signed by the UK and the EU will be a political commitment and not legally binding. The final legal agreement will be signed early 2019.

Mar 19, 2018

Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn pledges new customs union

British opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Feb. 26 that he wanted Britain to negotiate a new customs union with the EU to ensure tariff-free trade after Brexit.

Feb 26, 2018

EU President Donald Tusk slams U.K.s Brexit plans as pure illusion

European Council President Donald Tusk slammed reports of the U.K.s post-Brexit relations as pure illusion. Earlier in the week, U.K. Prime Minister Theresa Mays cabinet reportedly agreed on a policy of managed divergence from the EU. May is due to unveil the plans in a speech on March 2.

Feb 24, 2018

Britain will not have Mad Max economy to undercut rivals David Davis says

Britains Brexit minister David Davis said on February 20 that Britain has no plans to recast itself as a regulation-light economy undercutting rivals on the continent, as he attempts to dispel a major concern of European Union leaders.

Feb 20, 2018

Theresa May: No question of second brexit referendum

British Prime Minister Theresa May has ruled out the possibility of a second Brexit referendum. During a speech in Munich, Germany May said: There is no question of a second referendum.

Feb 17, 2018

Tory MP David Davies recorded getting into a very aggressive dispute with Brexit protesters

David Davies MP has hit out against the unacceptable bullying towards Brexiteers which has become part of life following a confrontation with pro-EU demonstrators outside parliament. Davies, who backed Brexit, accused members of the Stand of Defiance European Movement (SODEM) protest group of jumping out and accosting him on the street and shoving an EU flag in his face as he made his way towards Parliament. Both sides then continued to argue, with the MP accused of attempting to intimidate the protesters.

Feb 6, 2018

Leaked report says U.K. will suffer in every Brexit scenario

Government analysis of Brexit leaked to BuzzFeed News shows the U.K. will be negatively impacted by Brexit with any of the three main scenarios. Growth could be lowered by up to eight per cent.

Jan 30, 2018

Nigel Farage claims he never said he wanted a second referendum, despite evidence to the contrary

During an appearance on Good Morning Britain, former leader of Ukip Nigel Farage said that any suggestion that he wanted a second referendum on EU membership was and amp;#39;fake news and amp;#39;. However, he appeared on Channel 5 and amp;#39;s The Wright Stuff earlier in the year saying that he thought there should be a second referendum. You can watch both clips in the video above.

Jan 29, 2018

Donald Trump says the European Union is not all its cracked up to be

During an interview with Good Morning Britain and amp;#39;s Piers Morgan, President Donald Trump said he didn and amp;#39;t think the EU was all it and amp;#39;s cracked up to be, and said he would have taken a tougher stance with negotiating Brexit.

Jan 29, 2018

Donald Trump says the European Union is not all its cracked up to be

During an interview with Good Morning Britain and amp;#39;s Piers Morgan, President Donald Trump said he didn and amp;#39;t think the EU was all it and amp;#39;s cracked up to be, and said he would have taken a tougher stance with negotiating Brexit.

Jan 29, 2018

David Cameron caught saying Brexit is a

Speaking to Lakshmi Mittal the head of steel company ArcelorMittal at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, former U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron described Brexit as a mistake, not a disaster. Cameron called the EU referendum on Feb. 20, 2016.

Jan 25, 2018

David Cameron caught saying Brexit is a

Speaking to Lakshmi Mittal the head of steel company ArcelorMittal at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, former U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron described Brexit as a mistake, not a disaster. Cameron called the EU referendum on Feb. 20, 2016.

Jan 25, 2018

European Commission President says Britain could rejoin EU under Article 49

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said today that Britain could still rejoin the European Union by using the rules under Article 49.

Jan 17, 2018