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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.

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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.

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Climate commitments and Conservative clarity

EU leaders strived to stay on track with climate neutrality goals for 2050, while keeping one eye on the outcome of the UK elections, welcoming the 'clarity' of the results.

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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.

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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.

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EU leaders welcome Brexit 'clarity'

Getting Brexit done is what the EU can now focus on after the UK elections returned a clear majority for Boris Johnson's Conservative party. The bloc is now focusing on the future without the UK.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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UK elections: 'We are in for a very rocky and confrontational five years'

We spoke to British writer Jonathan Coe - author of "Middle England" - described as a state of the nation novel after Brexit about his views on the UK as it faces elections that could decide its future relationship with the EU.

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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.

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'Getting Brexit done is going to take decades' says Jonathan Coe

The author of "Middle England" gives his thoughts to Euronews on Thursday's general election and the ongoing aftershock of the 2016 EU referendum.

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EU citizens criticise Boris Johnson's 'xenophobic' migration comment

EU citizens have been able to treat the UK as though "it’s basically part of their own country" for too long, British PM Boris Johnson said on Sunday.

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Is Boris Johnson telling the truth on Northern Ireland border checks?

The UK prime minister has been called out as wrong for saying there will be no checks on goods between Britain and Northern Ireland after Brexit.

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Out with the old, in with the new... Commission President

In this week's State of the Union Ursula von der Leyen finally takes the reins from Jean-Claude Juncker, in her first official work week.