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Election done. What's the next stage in the Brexit negotiations?

The UK general election has given a large majority to the British Conservatives, allowing PM Boris Johnson a comfortable margin to pass his Brexit deal in parliament. So what's next in the Brexit saga?

13/12/2019

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Time frame for post-Brexit trade deal 'is challenging', says EU chief

Boris Johnson's resounding victory means the Withdrawal Agreement should be passed by the House of Commons quickly.

13/12/2019

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Nationalists overtake unionists for first time in Northern Ireland

Nationalists said the result paved the way towards a vote on whether there should be a united Ireland, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson won a crushing victory across the union.

13/12/2019

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Lib Dems to elect new leader in new year after Jo Swinson loses seat

After less than six months in the job, Jo Swinson is to be replaced as leader of the Liberal Democrats.

13/12/2019

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Scotland headed for new independence vote after nationalists' victory

Scotland must be allowed to hold another referendum on its place inside the United Kingdom following the crushing victory of the nationalists in the election, leader Nicola Sturgeon said on Friday.

13/12/2019

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UK Election 2019 Flash Digest: All you need to know in 90 seconds

Just woken up? Here are the key developments from the UK general election

13/12/2019

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General selection: The best pictures from the UK's parliamentary poll

General selection: The best pictures from the UK's parliamentary poll

13/12/2019

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Jeremy Corbyn 'must stand down immediately', say Jewish Labour

Labour lost seats in northern England that they had held for generations. Jewish Labour say Corbyn is responsible for moral failures.

13/12/2019

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Watch: Did you think being a TV reporter was glamorous?

Have a look behind the scenes of the UK General Elections with Euronews' Tadgh Enright.

13/12/2019

Europe Decoded

UK election 2019: Were the parties' campaign tactics dirty?

There were accusations of disinformation and fact-checking claims across the political spectrum as the fight for votes intensified.

13/12/2019

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UK election 2019: Dogs and queues at polling stations

#dogsatpollingstations was once again trending early on in the British election.

13/12/2019

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Is Scotland set to play a key role in the outcome of the UK election?

It has got dozens of marginal seats where the incumbent MP could easily be ousted. So will Scotland be key to who wins the UK election?

12/12/2019

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Scotland awaits election result that may change its history

It's arguably the most fascinating battleground in the whole election. Orlando Crowcroft is on the scene to bring you the latest.

12/12/2019

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Irish PM Varadkar hopes UK election will end Brexit 'uncertainty'

Whichever way it goes, a government that can't agree will be problematic for Varadkar.

12/12/2019

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Uk election 2019: Key seats to watch

Where could the future of the UK be won and lost, and are any of the party leaders under threat in their own constituencies?

12/12/2019

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UK election 2019: Online abuse towards MPs soars compared to 2017

Nearly 140,000 abusive tweets aimed at general election candidates were recorded in a single day of campaigning.

12/12/2019

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First past the post: The UK voting system explained

The system used to decide elections is called 'first past the post'. But it's more complicated than it sounds. Let Euronews' Andrew Lebentz talk you through the quagmire.

12/12/2019

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Johnson calls for 'healing to begin' after resounding election victory

There's no doubt which way General Election 2019 has gone. Brexit is on the way. Johnson made that clear from outside 10 Downing St on Friday afternoon.

11/12/2019

Europe Decoded

UK election 2019: How has it played out on social media?

Which party leader had the largest social media engagement? Which issues have become central to the election campaign?

11/12/2019

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Johnson and Corbyn in late push for votes ahead of pivotal election

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and opposition leaders Jeremy Corbyn were making a late push on the campaign trail, ahead of general election.

11/12/2019

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Explainer: The numbers you need to know on the UK's pivotal election

We break down the magic number of seats political parties are aiming for in Thursday's general election

11/12/2019

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Euroviews. The NHS has barely survived under the Tories. Boris Johnson’s victory will be its death knell ǀ View

A photo of an unwell child lying on a hospital floor, on top of a pile of coats, has only added to the political pressure facing British prime minister, Boris Johnson and his Conservative party in the run up to this week’s general election.

11/12/2019

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Labour makes pitch for Scottish voters on campaign’s final day

Jeremy Corbyn appeared in Glasgow on Wednesday morning, where the main divide is between Labour and the Scottish National Party (SNP).

11/12/2019

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Pollution, plants & protests: UK party policies on Green issues

During their campaigns, the political parties have gone big on environmental policies. The Green Party demands zero man-made greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The Labour Party calls for a reduction by then, with the LibDems and SNP aiming fo ra deadline of 2045. The Tories are sticking with 2050.

11/12/2019

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Scotland: a fascinating battleground for the UK's General Election

There's more than the election at stake for Scotland. This might be the spark that sets the country on a course for a second independence referendum.

11/12/2019

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From Milan to Mayfair: How I built London's most sustainable food hall

Mercato Metropolitano founder, Andrea Rasca, tells us how he combines sustainability, community, and respect.

11/12/2019