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Former UK cabinet aid calls for new party to oppose Brexit

James Chapman, the former chief of staff to Brexit Secretary David Davis, calls on politicians to jump ship and join new 'Democrats' party

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Euroviews. View: Will the UK see a shake-up of established political parties?

In the volatile political age in which we live, new parties are springing to power all over. Will the shake up reach the UK's shores?

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What does the EU want from Brexit?

While the UK wrangles over the shape of its post-Brexit future, the EU has been developing its own stance to protect its interests in the talks now underway.

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EU leaders ‘open to freedom of movement reform’ to soften Brexit

Tony Blair claims Macron's election has opened the door to reform to keep UK in the single market.

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Brexit, Ukraine and Greece dominate EU political agenda this week

As the UK tries to unravel itself from over 40 years of EU membership, other countries seek closer ties. This week's State of the Union heads to Kiev for the signing of the EU Ukraine association agre

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Don't restrict 'gig economy', takeaway courier Deliveroo tells government

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British MP suspended over racist comment

Anne Marie Morris was suspended by UK Prime Minister Theresa May

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UK: Thousands join anti-government protest

Carrying placards reading "Tories out" and "Not one day more," thousands marched through London on Saturday in protest against the conservative government's policies.

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British MPs approve Theresa May's legislative agenda by 323 votes to 309

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Brexit Britain: falling pound, border fears and a frightened workforce

With Brexit talks only just begun, Britain faces a possible economic downturn and Northern Ireland's peace deal looks shaky

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Blow to Murdoch's bid to take over Sky

The UK government says it intends to launch a six-month investigation into the media mogul's planned takeover of the Sky pay-TV group

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Brexit: Theresa May evokes 'implementation period'

During PMQs, Theresa May announced an implementation period could be needed to ensure a smooth Brexit.

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Jeremy Corbyn links deadly London blaze to budget cuts

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The Brief from Brussels: EU Brexit negotiator cool on May's citizens offer

This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup of the top stories from Europe's de facto political capital.

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EU's Barnier cool on PM May's offer for expats

Theresa May’s offer on protecting the rights of EU nationals needs “more ambition” and “clarity, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said on Monday.

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May sets out 'generous offer' for EU citizens living in UK

'Settled status' post-Brexit rights published

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Theresa May and DUP strike deal for minority UK government

Theresa May and DUP leader Arlene Foster presided at the signing of a deal at Downing Street on Monday

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UK parliament hit by cyber attack targeting email accounts

The House of Commons said it protected the accounts and restricted remote access to the network as a precaution, leaving some MPs and staff locked out of their emails over the weekend.

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Insiders: Ireland's Brexit border

UK Brexit: Is peace in Northern Ireland at risk and what will happen at the Irish border?

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Is Ireland headed for trouble at the border?

Britain's vote to leave the European Union has raised the stakes in the long and divisive dispute over Northern Ireland's status.