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'I don't want an election,' says PM as bookies slash odds

The prime minister says anti-no deal Conservatives could be kicked out of the party.

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Watch: Protests across the UK over parliament shutdown

Protesters have hit the streets across the UK to show their opposition to government moves to close parliament ahead of the Brexit deadline on October 31.

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London protest against UK parliament suspension

Crowds in London began to gain momentum on Saturday (31 August) as a growing number of people joined the protest against Prime Minister Boris Johnson's suspension of Parliament in the run-up to the Brexit.

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In pictures: The best placards from UK parliament shutdown protest

Thousands descended on London to protest just days after UK PM Boris Johnson announced he was closing parliament. Here are some of the best placards on display in the British capital.

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Is Boris Johnson's proroguing of UK parliament lawful?

UK PM Boris Johnson's move to prorogue parliament has moral and legal justifications, a constitutional expert has told Euronews.

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Boris Johnson: EU 'can see rough shape' of Brexit plan

The British prime minister said "everyone has a fix in their heads" about what needs to be done.

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Euroviews. Suspending Parliament benefits Boris Johnson, but is a fiasco for Great Britain ǀ View

The new prime minister is creating a crisis on top of a crisis. But to what end — and at what eventual cost to the country?

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Protesters take to the streets after parliament suspended

"No one voted for Boris," the crowd shouted outside Downing Street.

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More than 1 million sign UK petition against suspension of Parliament

An online petition calling to stop the UK parliament being suspended until Brexit has been delayed or cancelled has garnered over 1 million signatures.

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Can Brexit be stopped? | Euronews Answers

The PMs decision to call for a Queen's speech reduces the time his opponents have to stop no-deal.

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'What a crazy time': Europe reacts to Johnson's move on parliament

'What a crazy time': Europe reacts to Johnson's parliament suspension plan for Brexit

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Corbyn: Johnson 'wants to run headlong into the arms of Donald Trump'

UK opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn responds to Johnson's suspension of parliament

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'Constitutional outrage': Critics slam PM's move to suspend parliament

The Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, called Boris Johnson's plan for parliament a "constitutional outrage".

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Ireland says UK proposals to replace backstop 'don't come close'

"I think we need to be honest here, that the alternative arrangements that have been discussed to date do not do the same job as the backstop, not even close," Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said.

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UK opposition parties agree to work together to avoid no deal Brexit

The "productive and detailed" meeting of party leaders, held in the morning, was convened by Labour's Jeremy Corbyn and included the Liberal Democrats, the Scottish National Party (SNP), the Greens, Plaid Cymru, the Independent Group for Change.

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Euroviews. How Trump's G-7 agenda was derailed by a smooth-talking Emmanuel Macron ǀ View

Unlike last year’s meeting, the American president failed to create chaos in France, in large part because of Macron’s intense and adroit diplomatic efforts.

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Euroviews. The concept of democracy in the UK is seriously under threat ǀ View

The new PM shows no sign of seeking a broad consensus on great national issues, no indication that he will make good on his promises during the leadership election and try to bring the country together.

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Watch: Macron says backstop solution can be found in 30 days

French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson talk during Johnson's first official visit to France.

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Watch: Merkel sees 'possibilities' for Brexit compromise with UK

The German Chancellor wants to her Britain's proposals for an alternative to the backstop in a possible sign of compromise with Boris Johnson.

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The Good Friday Agreement, the Irish backstop and Brexit | #TheCube

In light of Boris Johnson's proposal to ditch the Irish backstop, we’re taking a look at the Good Friday Agreement and how it could be affected.