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Politics

Theresa May's deputy suggests Britain could rejoin reformed EU

David Lidington campaigned as a Remain and suggested Britain could rejoin the European Union within a generation.

Jan 20, 2018

By Neil Murphy

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Politics

Jacob Rees-Mogg wants tax relief for billionaire Brexit donors

MPs across the House of Commons have backed a law change that will create millions of pounds of tax relief for wealthy donors to the Leave and Remain referendum campaigns

Jan 20, 2018

By Josh Robbins

Business

London's clout as a global business hub won't be hit by Brexit, says PIMFA boss

Liz Field, chief executive of investment management lobby group, tells IBTimes UK the British capital is where the "world's business happens."

Jan 19, 2018

By Gaurav Sharma

Politics

Brexiteers can get rid of foreigners or save the NHS – but not both

Millions of Brits will settle for nothing less than a hard Brexit, even if that leads to grief and misery at home and in hospitals.

Jan 18, 2018

By Yasmin Alibhai-Brown

NHS

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Politics

EU would be 'happy to welcome' Britain back in the bloc after Brexit

'We would like Britain to stay', says European Commission president, as he admits 'guilt' for Brexit has to be shared.

Jan 17, 2018

By Dan Cancian

European Union

Politics

Brexit MP falls asleep in parliament while Remainer talks about EU citizens rights

Tory Brexiteer Desmond Swayne appeared to fall asleep in the House of Commons while his colleague, the staunch Remainer Ken Clarke, was speaking.

Jan 16, 2018

By Josh Robbins

Society

EU bans killing fish via electrocution but that won't affect the UK after Brexit

European politicians have voted to ban fisherman from using electric currents to stun fish – a method known as pulse-fishing.

Jan 16, 2018

By Josh Robbins

European Union

Politics

Nigel Farage is collaborating with Remain fantasists - the second referendum is a lost cause

Attention-seeking Nigel Farage has given a massive biggest boost to the Remain cause in 2018.

Jan 16, 2018

By Daniel Hannan

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Politics

Donald Trump thought terrorists controlled parts of the UK, so Theresa May had to correct him

Donald Trump believes parts of the UK are overrun with violent Islamic extremists – clashing with Theresa May about the issue at a lunch last year

Jan 16, 2018

By Josh Robbins

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Politics

Brexit: Majority of Brits now back second referendum if Theresa May fails to secure deal

BMG poll finds 57% of British voters would back a second Brexit referendum rather than leave the EU empty-handed.

Jan 16, 2018

By Dan Cancian

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Politics

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

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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

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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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