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Newsletter: Brexit at 10 — the divorce that still defines Britain

Also in this newsletter: What happens now to the upcoming EU-UK Summit, who pays for Europe's return hubs, and a Commissioner's travel plans finally revealed.

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Europe Today: Starmer's resignation, Brexit and the Poland-Ukraine row

Keir Starmer announced his resignation as UK prime minister, while Britain marked 10 years since the Brexit referendum. Relations between Poland and Ukraine remained strained as Brussels welcomed Kazakhstan's president for talks on closer cooperation.

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Legal campaigner Gina Miller says new PM needs 'plan' for Europe

Gina Miller, the campaigner who successfully took the British government to court over its handling of Brexit, told Euronews that the next Labour leader needs a "plan" for the UK's relationship with the EU.

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'Another day, another leader': Londoners react to Starmer's resignation

People in central London expressed frustration, uncertainty and cautious hope after Keir Starmer announced his resignation as UK prime minister.

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Europe Today

EU 're-assessing' summit with UK after Starmer's exit

A European Commission spokesperson said on Monday that the EU is "reassessing" plans to hold a summit with the UK in late July, as it becomes increasingly likely that Prime Minister Keir Starmer's successor will be in post in just three and a half weeks.

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UK Prime Minister Starmer resigns as Burnham announces candidacy

Starmer will continue as caretaker prime minister until a new Labour leader is elected, while Reform UK has demanded a general election.

Europe Today

Starmer set to step down as US-Iran talks and Moldova summit unfold

US-Iran talks continued after a temporary pause threatened the fragile agreement, as Brussels hosted the second EU-Moldova summit focused on Chişinău's membership bid. Meanwhile, pressure grew on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as tensions between Poland and Ukraine continued to escalate.

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Starmer weighing 'political realities' amid resignation reports

The British PM has repeatedly vowed to fight on in his role but has come under increasing pressure in recent weeks.

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Who is Andy Burnham? The UK's seventh prime minister in 10 years

Burnham served as the Mayor of Greater Manchester for nine years prior to his emerging as frontrunner to succeed former PM Keir Starmer, who struggled with internal divisions and low poll ratings during most of his premiership.

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Andy Burnham wins key UK by-election, setting up leadership battle

In his victory speech, Burnham warned the Labour Party that it had a "final chance to change".

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Voters head to the polls in key UK by-election

Burnham is regarded by many Labour MPs as the party's best chance of recovery following the disastrous May local elections.

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Two men convicted of arson plot targeting Keir Starmer's properties

Two men face sentencing Friday after being found guilty of torching properties linked to the prime minister, in a case that has raised questions about foreign interference in British public life.

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UK armed forces minister resigns hours after defence secretary

Dan Jarvis, a former army officer and the Labour MP for Barnsley North, has since taken over as defence secretary.

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Zelensky arrived in UK for talks with Eu leaders on defence

The talks will focus on coordinating European support for Ukraine, increasing pressure on Russia and efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace, according to French President Emmanuel Macron.

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UK prime minister says Russia could attack NATO within four years

Earlier on Friday, Britain's military chief warned the country must boost its defences in response to threats posed by Russia, which invaded Ukraine more than four years ago.

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UK and Poland sign 'major' defence treaty

The treaty is part of Starmer's efforts to deepen cooperation with the European Union, which the UK voted to leave in 2016 following a divisive referendum campaign.

Brussels, My Love?

Podcast | how is Brussels taking all this Brexit banter?

Nearly a decade after the referendum, Britain is arguing about Brexit all over again. Was it a historic mistake, a necessary act of sovereignty, or something the country still hasn’t fully understood?

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Wes Streeting calls Brexit a 'catastrophic mistake'

Streeting has said he will stand in any leadership race to replace British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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UK health minister Wes Streeting resigns, setting up leadership bid

Streeting is the first Cabinet member to resign as Starmer faces pressure to step down after the Labour Party’s disastrous results last week in local and regional elections.

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Starmer says he will not step down as two ministers quit government

Starmer told Cabinet ministers that he took responsibility for devastating losses in last week’s local elections across the UK but he would fight on.