Brexit

EU negotiations kick off, both parties want quick and substantive progress

The United Kingdom and the European Union have taken the first step towards starting formal negotiations over the UKs breakaway from the EU, chief negotiators from both sides announced on Monday June 19.

Jun 20, 2017

EU negotiations kick off, both parties want quick and substantive progress

The United Kingdom and the European Union have taken the first step towards starting formal negotiations over the UKs breakaway from the EU, chief negotiators from both sides announced on Monday June 19.

Jun 20, 2017

EU negotiations kick off, both parties want quick and substantive progress

The United Kingdom and the European Union have taken the first step towards starting formal negotiations over the UKs breakaway from the EU, chief negotiators from both sides announced on Monday June 19.

Jun 20, 2017

UK Chancellor Philip Hammond mocks predecessor George Osborne

Speaking in London on 20 June, Hammond said, Business has created 3.4 million private sector jobs and that is even if we count George Osborne just once. Osborne, the former UK chancellor and MP for Tatton, came in for criticism earlier in 2017 for holding multiple jobs while serving as a member of parliament. He has since stood down from the House of Commons.

Jun 20, 2017

Brexit negotiations: Four biggest issues

As the Brexit negotiations get underway today (June 19), we look at the biggest issues facing the U.K. as the country begins talks to leave the European Union.

Jun 19, 2017

Brexit negotiations: Four biggest issues

As the Brexit negotiations get underway today (June 19), we look at the biggest issues facing the U.K. as the country begins talks to leave the European Union.

Jun 19, 2017

Michael Gove dismisses talk of UK remaining in the Single Market

Michael Gove has played down concerns that a potential Confidence and Supply agreement between the Conservatives and DUP could undermine the governments impartiality in its dealings with political parties in Northern Ireland. Speaking in Westminster, the newly appointed environment secretary also dismissed talk of the UK remaining in the Single Market, as the government prepares to embark on negotiations with Brussels.

Jun 13, 2017

Michael Gove dismisses talk of UK remaining in the Single Market

Michael Gove has played down concerns that a potential Confidence and Supply agreement between the Conservatives and DUP could undermine the governments impartiality in its dealings with political parties in Northern Ireland. Speaking in Westminster, the newly appointed environment secretary also dismissed talk of the UK remaining in the Single Market, as the government prepares to embark on negotiations with Brussels.

Jun 13, 2017

Indian-origin Priti Patel in charge of Brexit as British PM Theresa May announces Cabinet

Indian-origin Priti Patel — one of the 12 Indian-origin politicians to be elected recently — will oversee Brexit, according to the Cabinet formed by newly re-elected British Prime Minister Theresa May. Read to know more.

Jun 12, 2017

Jean-Claude Juncker hopes for no further delay in Brexit negotiations following UK election

Jean-Claude Juncker said that he hoped there would be no further delay to Brexit negotiations following a June 8 UK general election that resulted in a hung parliament. Speaking during a press conference on EU defense and security, the President of the European Commission said that as far as the EU was concerned, negotiations could begin tomorrow morning at half past nine.

Jun 9, 2017

Jean-Claude Juncker hopes for no further delay in Brexit negotiations following UK election

Jean-Claude Juncker said that he hoped there would be no further delay to Brexit negotiations following a June 8 UK general election that resulted in a hung parliament. Speaking during a press conference on EU defense and security, the President of the European Commission said that as far as the EU was concerned, negotiations could begin tomorrow morning at half past nine.

Jun 9, 2017

May's fall in June: UK prime minister's poll gamble backfires; results will put Brexit in jeopardy

UK PM Theresa May took a risk by calling a snap poll on June 8. And now, with the Conservatives failing to produce another 2015-like result, the future of Brexit looks a different ball-game. Did May betray the 2016 referendum verdict?

Jun 9, 2017

UK Elections 2017: All you need to know

Nearly 46.9 million people in the UK are registered to vote while a total of 650 Westminster Members of Parliament are set to be elected in the polls. Exit polls have predicted Theresa May's win.

Jun 8, 2017

UK general election 2017: 4 issues that will determine the result

The UK will go to general elections on Thursday, June 8. The polls were called by PM Theresa May as a gamble to fathom her popularity and strengthen her stance on Brexit. What are the four main issues of this election?

Jun 7, 2017

UK election: How did we get here?

The second general election in two years, the fourth major vote in three years but how did it all start?

Jun 5, 2017

UK election: How did we get here?

The second general election in two years, the fourth major vote in three years but how did it all start?

Jun 5, 2017

Relentless terror attacks in UK make June 8 elections very very interesting

After their country became a target of terrorists a number of times, are the people of UK thinking differently than they did a year ago? How will the parties react to the challenges in case Theresa May lose the polls?

Jun 4, 2017

Fishermen discuss Brexit, political fatigue and future of their industry

In 2016 fishing quotas briefly became a political hot topic in the UK. The restrictions on the British fishing industry were widely used as an example during the referendum of how the EU negatively affected UK business. However, since the UK voted to leave the EU fishing has been seemingly forgotten about by politicians. With the 2017 general election fast approaching, we visited the seaside town of Hastings and spoke with fishermen there about political fatigue, Brexit, and the future of their industry.

Jun 4, 2017

Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn both grilled over future EU Brexit deal

Prime Minister Theresa May said on Monday (May 29) she was ready to walk away from Brexit negotiations without a deal with the European Union if the agreement wasnt good enough. By contrast, the leader of the Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn said he would ensure there was a Brexit deal with the European Union were he to win power.

May 30, 2017

Angela Merkel: Europe must take its fate in its own hands

In a speech during the campaign trail for the upcoming German elections, Chancellor Angela Merkel announced that she believes Europe should look after itself and not rely on others, for example the US or UK. I can only say that we Europeans must really take our fate into our own hands, Merkel said one day after the end of the G7 summit in Sicily.

May 28, 2017