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Brexit means the UK is seeking new partners, but how much is it willing to put up with to get a deal?
Building peace from the bottom up.
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Brexit negotiations threaten the peacebuilding efforts that have taken place since the Good Friday Agreement.
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The Northern Irish party were horrified at the suggestion that Brexit might mean different customs rules. But when it comes to women’s rights, it’s a different story.
19th Century Fox.
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The two things UK must do to survive Brexit.
Once more into the breach.
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Prime Minister Theresa May proved a bit of a push over instead of wielding the axe in her cabinet reshuffle.
French President Emmanuel Macron (right) talks to European Parliament, president Antonio Tajani (left) and Luxembourg’s prime minister, Xavier Bettel (center), during the Gothenburg summit on November 17, 2017.
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The final report of the EU’s summit in Sweden makes generous use of the adjective “fair”. With populism and xenophobia are on the rise, could this be the basis of a new narrative for Europe?
Future gazing.
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Brexit, bots and jobs and bitcoin are set to dominate economics news in 2018.
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For a full 12 months, this prime minister has encouraged and entrenched harmful divisions, particularly over Brexit.
Enough to worry about.
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Rough sleeping by EU citizens in the UK can no longer be considered an abuse of free movement rights – but the homeless are still vulnerable.
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After centuries of decline and depolulation, the Highlands have thrived under the EU. Now Brexit threatens to turn back the clock.
The Working Time Directive is designed to stop this kind of behaviour.
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The Working Time Directive enshrines legal rights to rest periods, paid holidays and a maximum 48-hour working week.
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European leaders agree that agreements on issues including the Irish border mean it’s time to start moving forward with Brexit negotiations.
EU citizens: fighting for their rights after Brexit.
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The deal was not as bad as it could have been, but not as good as it should have been.
Binders full of rebels.
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Despite apparently over-the-top tactics, Tory whips failed to stop backbenchers from voting against the government. So why wouldn’t they do it again?
Trying to keep everybody happy.
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It depends on whether you look at the politics or the law.
More of this to come.
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The UK government surprised everyone by meeting the criteria to progress to the next phase of talks. Here’s what that actually means.
May and Juncker: reaching for agreement.
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Theresa May has reached an agreement with the EU that will enable her to proceed to the second stage of Brexit negotiations. Here’s what it all means.
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It’s time for the left-leaning media to come off the fence.
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British citizens are currently protected by the EU if their government fails them. That will no longer be the case after they leave the union.
Reaching for peace.
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Brexit negotiations have revealed a clear lack of appreciation for the power of symbolism in Northern Irish politics.