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Brexit Party 'a disgrace' says UK MEP after final Strasbourg sitting

Catherine Rowett, Green Party MEP, says Britain 'united in our hatred' of Brexit.

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MEPs from the UK prepare to leave the European Parliament

They're heading into their final plenary session before they come out of the EP at the end of the month.

United Kingdom

Flybe: Should the government bail out the regional airline?

Some argue #Flybe is vital for regional connectivity in the UK and must be saved. But environmentalists say the government cannot be serious about tackling climate change and then bail out an airline.

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MEPs warn of ‘grave concerns’ over post-Brexit citizens’ rights

A European Parliament resolution accuses the British government of failing to safeguard the future of EU nationals living in the UK.

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Back to work: Northern Ireland parliament sits after 3-year deadlock

Northern Ireland's parliament at Stormont sat for the first time in three years on Saturday after Irish nationalists and British unionists agreed a deal.

United Kingdom

No Big Ben 'bong for Brexit' says Downing Street

The 'world's most iconic timepiece' will not chime to mark the UK's exit from the EU, Downing Street has indicated

United Kingdom

How Europe could still sink Boris Johnson’s Brexit plans

The UK is unlikely to reach a deal with Europe that does not involve 'selling Britain's fishing industry down the river'.

United Kingdom

UK parliament passes Brexit bill after years of deadlock

Britain's House of Commons has voted 330-231 to pass the Brexit bill — finally paving way for the UK's January 31 departure from the European Union after years of political deadlock.

United Kingdom

Does Brexit mean the end of Erasmus for British students?

Britain's government has said it will continue the scheme post-2020 'if it is in our interests'

United Kingdom

Michel Barnier: Full UK-EU trade deal in 2020 is 'unrealistic'

It's again raised fears about the possibility of a no-deal Brexit.

United Kingdom

Best of friends? Von der Leyen warns UK of Brexit 'trade-offs'

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc hopes to be the UK's "best friend" going forward but that "with every choice comes a consequence".

Europe News

The Brief: Brexit - what to expect from future relations?

With Phase One of the Brexit negotiations practically over, it is time to think forward and talk about what the future holds for the relations between the UK and the EU.

United Kingdom

Watch back: UK MPs debate Brexit after Iran update in parliament

Brexit is back but it's not expected to be blocked in parliament this time.

United Kingdom

Brexit: What happens now?

Britain's prime minister wants the UK out of the EU before the end of the month.

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Europe - what's in store for 2020?

We take a look at the big issues likely to cause headaches in Brussels and across European capitals over the next twelve months.

United Kingdom

Johnson says Britain must 'bid farewell to division' in NYE speech

Johnson promised 'no more elections, no more referendums' in 2020.

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No Comment: What you need to remember from 2019

Climate change and Brexit were among the two biggest topics of 2019.

World News

EU chief warns transition period for Brexit might have to be delayed

Von der Leyen says she has "serious concerns" about the limited time for negotiations between EU and UK after official leaving date and suggests Johnson reconsider his refusal to extend transition period.

United Kingdom

Britain is always 'welcome to come back', writes EU official

EU official soothes fears of anti-Brexit voters saying Britain is always "welcome to come back".

Europe News

2019 Year in Review: Elections, elections, elections

From Spain's double take, to Britain's last minute entry - 2019 was a year of elections. We take a look back at the political upheaval of the past 365 days in Europe.