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Opposition politicians attack Boris Johnson for ignoring parliament

Opposition politicians have criticised Johnson's decision to hold "people's pmqs" where he answers the public's questions but has ignored a court order nullifying his suspension of parliament

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UK's 'no-deal' Brexit document predicts delays at border

The UK government has released its 'Operation Yellowhammer' which details 'significant disruption' at the borders which could lead to medicine and fuel shortages

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European carmakers want clarity over Brexit

At the Frankfurt Car show European carmakers have expressed the concerns over Brexit saying it will be a problem for both European and British automotive industry.

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How MPs' protest channelled 1629 and the English Civil War

Spoiler alert: It didn't end well for the guy who prorogued parliament 400 years ago.

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No Deal Brexit and Ireland: 'Will it create security tensions on the border? Yes'

Former Irish prime minister Bertie Ahern tells Euronews about his fears of a No Deal Brexit. We look at why avoiding a hard border is key for the island of Ireland.

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France will launch website for Britons to apply for carte de sejour

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said the website would be launched sometime in October.

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Brexit: What happens now Parliament has been suspended?

Parliament is now suspended until October 14 — what does this mean for Brexit?

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Raw Politics in full: Let's Make a Deal

Tesa Arcilla is joined by politicians and journalists to discuss the major political issues that are defining and dividing Europe today.

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UK economy returns growth in July

Britain's gross domestic product increased more than expected in July dampening fears it will succumb to its first recession since the financial crisis as the Brexit crisis escalates

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Who is Boris Johnson’s advisor Dominic Cummings?

Dominic Cummings has made his presence felt in Westminster since he was appointed as a senior adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson in July and its not just lawmakers that have noticed.

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UK PM once again fails in call to MPs to back snap election

Parliament will be prorogued later on Monday ahead of Brexit deadline.

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UK PM likely to attempt 'fudge' to get around Brexit extension - former Tory strategist

Ireland

No breakthrough at Johnson and Varadkar meeting

We won't replace a legal guarantee with a promise, said Varadkar

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Labour to win snap election if held after Brexit deadline, poll finds

As British political parties start campaigning for a general election that has yet to be agreed upon, a new poll has found that it would be in the opposition's interest to delay the vote until after the October 31 Brexit deadline.

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Amber Rudd resigns from UK Cabinet over sacking of rebel MPs

Amber Rudd, one of the few Remain-supporting ministers in Boris Johnson's Cabinet, resigned on Saturday evening, accusing the British leader of having conducted an "assault on decency and democracy" by expelling rebel lawmakers from the party.

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UK lawmakers ready for legal action over Brexit delay

UK lawmakers and expelled Tory MP's have said they will go to court if Boris Johnson does not abide by legislation that would extend the Brexit delay if no deal is signed.

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A summary of Boris Johnson's terrible week in parliament

It was a complicated week in parliament that saw Boris Johnson lose several key votes as Parliament came back from summer break.

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Watch: Heckler ruins Boris Johnson's charm offensive

'You're playing games!' Heckler ruins Boris Johnson's charm offensive

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Brexit brinkmanship, new old faces and remembering WW2 in Brussels

For those of you who love to follow the Brexit drama, this week couldn't have been more gripping.Also this week, the hearings with the nominees for the EU top jobs began with arguably the most prominent candidate: Christine Lagarde, the head of the IMF. That's in this edition of State of the Union.

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UK opposition parties agree to block general election

Labour and other parties will not back Boris Johnson's call.