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EU demands that after Brexit foreign citizens can come and stay in Britain indefinitely

Debate over the future of EU citizens in Britain and the cut off date to apply for a permanent residency could derail talks.

Jan 16, 2018

By Jordan Bhatt

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Politics

Boris Johnson admits error in Leave campaign's £350m-a-week EU claim on buses which 'was £86m short'

Foreign secretary Boris Johnson says the Leave campaign could have used a higher figure than the controversial claim that £350m was being sent to Brussels.

Jan 16, 2018

By Brendan Cole

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Technology

Ukip declares it's 'ready for war' over second Brexit referendum, Twitter responds with memes

The UK Independence Party (Ukip) has been ridiculed on social media after saying British citizens should expect "war" if the government fails to leave the European Union (EU).

Jan 15, 2018

By Jason Murdock

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Politics

Boris Johnson would 'rather stay in the EU' than consider a soft Brexit

Johnson warns that Theresa May will be "worn down" by civil servants and forced to accept a soft Brexit deal.

Jan 15, 2018

By Dan Cancian

Nigel Farage

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Politics

UK shadow foreign secretary dubs Trump as an 'asteroid of awfulness' for the world

Shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry discussed the risks of 'hacking off' Donald Trump and affecting a crucial post-Brexit trade deal with the US.

Jan 14, 2018

By Charlotte Tobitt

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Politics

Nigel Farage admits Brexit vote could be reversed as Remainers gain momentum

The former Ukip leader said Leave supporters have lost control of the public debate on Brexit, leaving space for Remainers to gain momentum and possibly reverse the historic vote.

Jan 14, 2018

By Charlotte Tobitt

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Society

Pro-Brexit Trump supporters attempt 'citizen's arrest' of London mayor Sadiq Khan

Demonstrators interrupt speech by Khan at Fabian Society after saying US president is 'not welcome' in UK

Jan 13, 2018

By Ewan Palmer

Donald Trump

Politics

Number of Brits wanting to give up their citizenship soared 73% after Brexit

Best for Britain says number of Britons wanting to give up their passports jumped in the 12 months after Brexit referendum.

Jan 12, 2018

By Dan Cancian

Migration

There has been a 722% increase in Brits applying for French citizenship since Brexit

Number of applications soars to more than 3,000 as Britons grab chance to stay in Europe and avoid post-Brexit uncertainty.

Jan 11, 2018

By Isabelle Gerretsen

France

Politics

What are the odds on a second EU referendum? Bookies slash price after Farage backs new Brexit vote

Nigel Farage said "maybe, just maybe, we should have a second referendum on EU membership" and UK bookies reacted quickly, slashing the odds on another Brexit vote.

Jan 11, 2018

By Charlotte Tobitt

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Society

Brexit: Nigel Farage says there needs to be a second EU referendum

Former Ukip leader says Leave needs higher percentage of votes to stop Remainers 'whining' about Brexit.

Jan 11, 2018

By Ewan Palmer

Nigel Farage EU Referendum

Politics

Brexit: Poland could follow Britain out of the European Union, warns Donald Tusk

European Council president warns Poland's ruling Law and Justice party could take Warsaw out of the bloc.

Jan 11, 2018

By Dan Cancian

European Union

Sadiq Khan Urges Londoners To Be ‘Calm But Vigilant’ After Finsbury Park Mosque Attack

Society

'No deal' Brexit will cost UK economy £54bn and lose half a million jobs by 2030, study warns

London Mayor Sadiq Khan warns "lost decade" of employment and growth if the UK leaves EU in March 2019 with "worst possible scenario".

Jan 11, 2018

By Ewan Palmer

Economy

Philip Hammond and David Davis make plea to EU for 'most ambitious trade deal in the world'

Chancellor and Brexit secretary hope to secure a bespoke trade deal with the European Union that will include financial services.

Jan 10, 2018

By Dan Cancian

Philip Hammond

Politics

Where's the 'no-deal Brexit' minister? MPs criticise Theresa May's cabinet 'omission'

Eurosceptic MPs have criticised Theresa May for not appointing a 'no-deal' Brexit minister as promised in her Cabinet reshuffle.

Jan 10, 2018

By Brendan Cole

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Politics

Brexit bill may break international law, claims UN

Friends of the Earth complained to the UN that the EU withdrawal bill, designed to create a smooth Brexit, may have breached international environmental law.

Jan 9, 2018

By Josh Robbins