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Ascension Island reception centre for UK asylum seekers proposed
New ‘nationality and borders bill’ would allow for migrants arriving in UK without permission to be sent off to island in the middle of Atlantic ocean. But critics say new legislation could see thousands of refugees with valid reasons turned away from Britain.
Johnson suffers large Tory revolt over new COVID-19 restrictions
Alarmed at the impact on an already severely weakened economy, dozens of Tory MPs voted against the new tiered system which was nonetheless passed in parliament.
Controversial Brexit bill passes latest stage in UK parliament
The EU threatened legal action if parts of the contentious bill, which a UK government minister admitted broke international law, were not removed.
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As he faced a grilling from British lawmakers at PMQs, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the UK was carrying out more COVID-19 tests than any other European country per 1,000 of the population.
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Brexit bill to override EU divorce deal passes first parliament hurdle
MPs backed Boris Johnson's controversial Internal Market Bill which breaches international law by a majority of 77 but a potential rebellion looms.
UK's new Brexit bill is 'legal safety net', PM Johnson says
UK prime minister says he will press ahead with proposed law that a minister admitted breaks international law
End to EU free movement in UK closer after MPs pass immigration bill
The legislation brings to an end rules which have helped millions of EU citizens live and work in the UK, and will instead give equal rights to people from outside the bloc.
Hong Kong: UK offers 'new route' to citizenship for British nationals
The UK Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab made statements on Hong Kong in parliament on Wednesday.
A mostly virtual Westminster reopens amidst PPE shortage debacle
MPs return to work but most are attending the Commons' sessions remotely. The speaker assures those not in the Chamber won't be at a disadvantage as debates will centre on the shortage of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers.
Project shows how EU Citizens in UK still fear discrimination
‘In Limbo' is a project that collates the experiences of foreign citizens in both the United Kingdom and in the European Union. The project has resulted in the publication of two books: In Limbo: Brexit Testimonies from EU citizens in the UK and In Limbo Too: Brexit Testimonies from UK citizens.
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.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle elected to replace John Bercow as UK Commons Speaker
Becoming Speaker was traditionally viewed as a reward for long service, but now involves refereeing the the country's protracted struggle over Brexit.
Johnson and Corbyn trade barbs after MPs vote for December 12 election
Johnson and Corbyn trade barbs after MPs vote for December 12 election
Why the Brexit delay and a UK election? | Euronews answers
A quick guide to the new Brexit extension and a UK general election in December.
Johnson 'awaits EU move' on Brexit delay after parliament defeat
The UK PM told parliament he still wants Brexit to happen on October 31 after MPs dealt a major blow to his plan.
What derailed Boris Johnson’s Brexit bill – and is it dead?
The UK bill to implement the Brexit deal is on hold after lawmakers in parliament rejected the government's planned timetable.
British MPs deal blow to October 31 Brexit deadline
Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces two pivotal Brexit votes in the British parliament on Tuesday. Join us for live coverage.
Pro-EU protesters shout at British ministers leaving parliament
The ministers were leaving after an extraordinary sitting of parliament in which lawmakers were supposed to frame the approval of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's EU divorce deal. But lawmakers passed an amendment that removes any chance of a no-deal Brexit by deferring a decision on the agreement.
How did Europe react to the vote that could delay Brexit?
The European Commission (EC) said on Saturday that it "takes note" of the amendment approved in the British Parliament that calls on the government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson to request an extension to leave the European Union (EU) and added that it is up to London to report on the next steps.
Boris Johnson in race to get MPs’ support for new Brexit deal
After its approval by EU leaders, the new Brexit deal faces a formidable hurdle at Westminster in a crucial vote on Saturday.