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Anger as EU parliament debates Brexit
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Can Brexit live up to its promises?
THE big problem with winning is having to deliver on the promises you made.
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Spain exit poll: Conservative PP gets most votes in general election, leftist Podemos gains
Spain voted in repeat general election on Sunday in efforts to end its worst political stalemate in recent history. With aftershocks from Brexit still being felt, all eyes are on the leftist Podemos party which calls for structural reforms of the EU.
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‘Let’s not be hasty’: Despite EU push, UK politicians say no need for quick Brexit (VIDEO)
British politicians, including strong advocates of the Leave campaign, say there’s no rush in starting the process to exit the European Union.
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The Brexit reaction Britain never expected
SO SOON after Britons voted out of the European Union, this was unexpected: Enthusiastic throngs of Frenchmen merrily turning out to cheer them on.
Scottish leader could ask local parliament to block UK exit from EU
The Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she may ask the Scottish parliament to block the UK’s exit from the EU. However, she doesn’t believe there should be any border between Scotland and England if the country gained independence from the UK.
Petition for UK Brexit revote hits 3mn signatures in just 2 days
While Britain comes to terms with its dramatic EU exit, a sizable number are trying to prevent just that. A petition to hold a second EU referendum has captured the imagination of the public and three million people have already signed it.
Hollande rejects Le Pen’s calls for Frexit referendum
President Francois Hollande has firmly rejected calls for a referendum on leaving the EU, said French right-wing leader Marine Le Pen. Disappointed with the talks and disregard for public opinion, she was left with the “feeling of coming for nothing.”
Scottish govt agrees to legislate for 2nd independence referendum – Sturgeon
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the Scottish government will immediately engage in talks with the EU to protect Scotland’s position in the bloc. She said steps were being taken regarding a possible second independence referendum.
Real reason David Cameron quit
BEFORE Friday’s shock Brexit referendum result, UK Prime Minister David Cameron dismissed any suggestion he would resign — but once the Leave vote came through he called it quits within hours.
EU parliament leader: we want Britain out as soon as possible
President Martin Schulz says speeding up of UK exit being considered after ‘continent taken hostage because of Tory party fight’
'Now get out!’ Start Clause 50 exit process NOW, EU chiefs urge UK
EU chiefs want to be rid of Britain as soon as possible, if a statement from the European Council released in the wake of the UK’s shock Brexit is anything to go by.
Biden hits 'xenophobia, nationalism and isolationism' in apparent reference to Trump
As Donald Trump went to Scotland and attacked his political opponents on Friday, Vice President Biden returned the favor by hitting Trump during a speech in Ireland.
Brexit: What happens now?
The UK has voted to leave the EU - a process that has come to be known as Brexit. Here is what is likely to happen next.
'I think the country requires fresh leadership to take it in this direction': David Cameron
British PM to step down this year in wake of EU vote
French, Dutch far-right call for EU membership referendums after Brexit
France's far right National Front party and Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders called for referendums in their own countries on European Union membership Friday in the wake of the UK vote to leave the bloc.
'People have spoken', both UK and EU 'indispensable partners' - Obama
Though he would have preferred that the UK stayed in the European Union, US President Barack Obama said he respects the decision of the British people and reassures them that their special relationship with the US will remain.
Putin on Brexit: No one wants to support weak economies
Russian President Vladimir Putin says ‘Brexit’ is the choice made by the British nation and is a comprehensible one, as “no one wants to feed weak economies.” Russia has not and does not plan to interfere with the results of the referendum, he added.
