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Scottish government approves new legislation on Indy Ref 2

The Scottish government has published new legislation outlining a second vote for independence. This comes after SNP's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon secured a record number of MEPs in the latest EU election. The new bill does not specify a date for the vote.

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British actor Cleese criticsed for saying London 'not an English city'

British comedy legend John Cleese faced criticism on social media for posting a tweet in which he said London was "not really an English city any more".

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Tory leadership favourite Boris Johnson faces court over Brexit claims

The former foreign secretary has been ordered to attend court to face allegations he misled the public in the run up to the 2016 referendum.

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What is Boris Johnson's view on Brexit?

The main subject on everyone's lips in the UK is Brexit and that doesn't look set to change in the coming months — where does the man who could be the next prime minister stand on the issue?

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Raab, Leadsom and Gove join five others in race to replace May

May announced her departure date on Friday after angering senior figures in her party with her latest plan to deliver Brexit.

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How have European leaders reacted to Theresa May's resignation?

While they lined up to praise her determination and courage, it was clear Brexit was never far from their minds.

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Theresa May: How Brexit defined then destroyed her premiership

The end of a turbulent road. Euronews looks at the twists and turns

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Anger as EU citizens 'turned away from UK voting stations' | #TheCube

EU citizens living in the UK are using #DeniedMyVote to share stories of being unable to vote in the European parliamentary elections, many claim they are being turned away at the polls.

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Watch: Theresa's 10 points on how her new Brexit deal is different

Watch: Theresa's 10 points on how her new Brexit deal is different

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Theresa May's new Brexit plan draws scepticism

British PM Theresa May has dangled the carrot of a second referendum if MPs back her Brexit deal next month.

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Euroviews. Brexit is a return to fear-based politics when we need to be brave ǀ View

British should helping lead humanity into the future, not retreating into isolationism and suspicion.

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Who is favourite to replace Theresa May as UK prime minister?

With May's looming departure, a leadership void might not only appear in the Conservative Party but also in the prime minister's office as well. But who do the oddsmakers think to have the best chance to take the helm of Britain's oldest political party and perhaps the UK as a whole?

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'Gaps' remain in cross-party talks on Brexit, Labour says

"Gaps remain between Labour and the government. We have made clear that we cannot support the Brexit legislation without an agreement," a spokesman for the Labour party said on Wednesday.

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UK government confirms Britain will take part in EU election on 23 May

After Britain was granted a six-month extension for exiting the EU, campaigning got underway with one figure leading the polls - Nigel Farage. But he has been criticised recently for appearing in a US talk show which focuses on conspiracy theories.

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'I’m embarrassed for England': Peter Hook on UK's political chaos

Brexit Will Tear Us Apart (Again).

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Many Britons shun holidays in EU amid Brexit uncertainty: travel firm

More people in UK are opting for destinations outside the European Union (EU) for their holidays compared to previous years in the face of a Brexit impasse, according to travel company Thomas Cook.

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Brexit 'yes-no game': SNP MPs and May go head-to-head in Commons

Scottish National Party MP Ian Blackford sparked an improptu round of the "yes-no game" in the House of Commons on Thursday.

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Watch: May to seek new Brexit delay and offers talks with opposition

British Prime Minister Theresa May has called for a further delay to Brexit and said a "short extension" to article 50 is needed.

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Vote Leave drops appeal against Brexit referendum fine

The campaign group said it did not have "the financial resources to carry forward the Appeal, even though we are confident that we would have prevailed."

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No-deal Brexit fears rise as MPs defeat May's deal for third time

Reaction after MPs reject Withdrawal Agreement for third time