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Scottish independence: "It's time," says SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon

Britain's parliamentary system is "broken" Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Nicola Sturgeon told a party conference in Edinburgh on Sunday.

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Brexit delay 'must not be wasted' warns EU's Barnier

EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has urged British political leaders to break their deadlock and said the week ahead would be “very important."

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How do European Parliament elections work in the UK?

The UK is almost certain to take part in the vote to elect MEPs in May, after the Brexit process was extended to October.

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Scottish FM: Scotland must have second referendum if Brexit goes ahead

Scotland must have second independence referendum by 2021 if Brexit goes ahead, says First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

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Theresa May survives attempt to change rules on leadership challenge

Theresa May survives attempt to change rules on leadership challenge

Europe News

What's happened in the EU since the last European Parliament election?

From terrorist attacks, mass immigration, car scandals and debt crises, this European Parliament has had a lot to deal with.

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What is the European People's Party and what does it stand for?

With its leader Manfred Weber tipped to succeed EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker, we take a closer look at the European People's Party (EPP).

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British MPs return to duty and crucial Brexit issue after Easter break

British MPs return to duty and the crucial Brexit issue after the Easter break as Theresa May hopes Britain will avoid taking part in Euro elections

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Brexit insurgency threatens Theresa May’s plan and her leadership

The British prime minister’s own party is in mutinous mood as opposition hardens to her Brexit deal and her position.

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Is Brexit bad for the environment? Calculating May's carbon footprint

Theresa May's numerous Brexit related trips over the years have had the same environmental impact as 126 UK residents or 2,642 Kenyans over the same period of time.

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The Great British Getaway - thousands expected to travel to Europe

With threats of Extinction Rebellion protestors closing Heathrow airport, and with strikes in Spain and earlier a fuel strike in Portugal, will it all be plain sailing - watch the interview with Simon Calder, Senior Editor at The Independent.

World

'All is not well in the EU': Latvian PM talks rise of Euroscepticism

"Populism works only because there's underlying unease," said the former MEP.

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EU poll: Farage's Brexit Party surges, Eurosceptic groups rise

A lack of unity amongst UK parties could see a rise in pro-Brexit seats in EU Parliament.

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What the top EU presidential hopefuls think about Brexit

The two main candidates to replace Jean-Claude Juncker as president of the European Commission, Manfred Weber and Frans Timmermans, said how they felt about Brexit in a France 24 TV debate.

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No UK-US trade deal if Brexit risks Good Friday agreement, says Pelosi

"f the Brexit deal undermines the accord, there will be no chance of a U.S.-U.K. agreement," the US Speaker of the House said on Wednesday.

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Your Call in full: Is a Brexit reversal realistic?

Watch Tuesday night's episode of Your Call.

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Farage predicts 'new future for British democracy'; MEPs debate Brexit

MEPs in Strasbourg engaged in an emotional debate on Tuesday over last week's decision to extend the Brexit deadline until October 31.

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Strasbourg in 60 seconds: The week ahead for MEPs

Check out Strasbourg in 60 to see what is planned for MEPs this week.

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British MP says he doesn't regret comparing Brexiteers to Nazis

David Lammy quoted Winston Churchill, who in 1938 said: "We must not appease Hitler".

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Britain's lead Brexiteer Nigel Farage addresses his new party

He's said the Brexit party will field an impressive team in next month's European Parliament elections.