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Schulz urges UK to make a speedy EU exit

The European Parliament President Martin Schulz said the EU had a duty to respect the result of the Brexit referendum and criticised those who say “the institution never…

Europe News

UK's Cameron faces EU leaders after Brexit vote

Some in Brussels say that David Cameron was never very much in love with Europe.

United Kingdom

Fears of contagion in Europe after UK Brexit vote

Westminster in London is set to take back control – a phrase which was a rallying cry of the campaign to leave the European Union.

Belgium

Feisty Farage tells MEPs 'You're not laughing now'

In a highly-charged session in the European Parliament in Brussels on the UK’s vote to leave the European Union, former Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt slammed the tactics of the ‘Leave’ campai

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United Kingdom

Brexit could lead to a second independence referendum in Scotland

The Saltire was once again fllying above buildings as the Scots took part in their second referendum in the space of almost two years.

Economy

Standard & Poor's strips UK of AAA credit rating

Britain's economic standing has suffered a further blow with the ratings agency Standard & Poor's stripping the UK of its last remaining AAA credit rating.

Belgium

EU leaders gather for the post-Brexit summit in Brussels

They have made it plain they would like UK Prime Minister David Cameron to trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty - by which a member state can begin the process to leave the EU.

Germany

Germany says UK will not be allowed to 'cherry pick' over Brexit deal

Angela Merkel has firmly quashed claims from Boris Johnson and other prominent British politicians that the UK will be able to retain access to the single market if it leaves the…

United Kingdom

London needs greater autonomy after Brexit vote, mayor says

Sadiq Khan says London needs more autonomy* Britain’s opposition Labour Party in turmoil Corbyn to face no confidence motion Conservatives set out timetable for leadership battle London mayor Sadiq

Europe News

Brief from Brussels: EU rocked by Brexit vote

This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily round-up of the top stories from across Europe.

My Europe Series

Post-Brexit continental trade and an independent Scotland

This week on *Insiders* we investigate how the UK’s decision to leave the EU will affect the sovereign state - and the continent.

Germany

Germany, Italy and France rule out informal talks on Brexit

After talks in Berlin the leaders of Italy, Germany and France have ruled out any informal talks with Britain on leaving the EU, raising the prospect of a lengthy political vacuum within the…

United Kingdom

Were Brexit campaigners straight with voters over claims?

From NHS spending to immigration to the economy, voters are left wondering if pre-vote promises will be delivered.

United Kingdom

'No Article 50 for now': Britain in no rush towards Brexit door

Neither the UK government nor leading figures from the EU referendum's "Leave" campaign are hurrying to invoke the Lisbon Treaty setting in motion the negotiation process for departure.

World News

How to get an Irish passport and avoid Brexit

World News

Europe seeks unity in wake of UK Brexit decision

Europe’s major players are seeking to secure the unity of the EU following the UK’s decision to leave the bloc.

My Europe Series

Interview with think tank Open Europe on split in the EU

Insiders speaks with Pieter Cleppe of think tank Open Europe on what changes Europe can expect post-Brexit.

My Europe Series

Broken promises: SNP councillor on Scotland post-Brexit

Scottish National Party member Ross Cassie speaks to Insiders on what Brexit could mean for Scottish independence.

World News

Osborne coy on leadership as contest set to begin

The UK’s finance minister, Chancellor George Osborne, refused to reveal whether he will put himself forward as the next Prime Minister in his first speech since the EU…

World News

Britain's opposition leader vows not to quit despite a shadow cabinet revolt

The political crisis following Britain’s EU referendum has deepened embroiling opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn in a fight to keep his job.