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Watch again: Queen's speech as she opens UK parliament

Boris Johnson's new government will set out its legislative agenda after its election triumph.

19/12/2019

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Queen's speech due to kick off Boris Johnson's parliamentary year

No crown, no horse-drawn carriages. The Queen kicks off Boris Johnson's parliamentary year - minus the pomp.

18/12/2019

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Extinction Rebellion activists face sentence for London train protest

Cathy Eastburn, Mark Ovland and Luke Watson were found guilty by a jury.

18/12/2019

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EU warns Brexit deadline leaves 'very little time' for trade deal

Meanwhile Guy Verhofstadt warned that issues of citizens' rights in the EU and UK must be solved before the European Parliament approves the divorce deal. "Citizens can never become the victims of Brexit," he said.

18/12/2019

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Tried and Tested | I ate at London’s vegan, sustainable supper club

Supper clubs are the newest trend in fine dining. But what makes them so unique?

17/12/2019

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Boris Johnson moves to close door on extended Brexit transition

The UK prime minister plans to rule out prolonging the post-Brexit standstill arrangements, cranking up pressure to secure an EU trade deal in 2020.

17/12/2019

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UK PM Johnson to introduce Brexit bill on Friday

On Tuesday, all 650 newly-elected legislators will be sworn in at the House of Commons. On Friday, they will be discussing a new Brexit bill.

15/12/2019

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Could Boris Johnson's landslide victory spell the break-up of the UK?

Euronews looks at the implications of the general election results for the union that has bound England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland for centuries.

15/12/2019

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In a first, Corbyn says 'sorry' for heavy Labour defeat

While striking an apologetic tone at times, Corbyn also defended his campaign's achievements in two columns published in British newspapers on Sunday.

15/12/2019

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Boris Johnson visits north-east England in lap of victory

Boris Johnson visited northeastern England on Saturday, the region that handed him an impressive victory in Thursday's election.

14/12/2019

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Protesters clash with police during demonstrations in central London

Protesters clash with police on Friday during demonstrations in central London, after British conservative party won the general election with a majority.

14/12/2019

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Watch live: Boris Johnson visits northern England

Watch live: Boris Johnson visits northern England just a day after a landslide election victory and amid rumours of a cabinet reshuffle

14/12/2019

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UK PM tells Sturgeon he's against a second Scottish independence vote

No sooner had Boris Johnson seemingly solved the legacy of one referendum, so another reared its head again.

13/12/2019

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Banksy, bananas and banners as art takes centre stage

Here is a selection of the best no comment videos from this week.

13/12/2019

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East Dunbartonshire or bust: Seeing the decline of Jo Swinson

Reporting from the now former Lib Dem leader's constituency was a gamble, but sadly for Swinson, it became the story she never wanted.

13/12/2019

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Johnson's victory: from minority government to landslide in 270k votes

The difference between May's vote haul and Johnson's is not nearly as large as the 2019 result makes out.

13/12/2019

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A hero's welcome for Boris at No.10

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was given a hero's welcome on December 13, as he returned to 10 Downing Street from Buckingham Palace, where he had asked the Queen for permission to form a new government.

13/12/2019

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Tactical voting: Why is the Northern Irish election result important?

Tactics, votes and alliances - the Northern Irish case throws up a host of issues.

13/12/2019

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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