Brexit



All you need to know about the UK leaving the EU.

Brexit is the scheduled withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European (EU). It follows a referendum held in the UK on 23 june 2016, in which 52% of those voting supported withdrawal. The UK government invoked Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), starting a two-year process which was due to conclude with the UK withdrawing on 29 March 2019. As the UK Parliament refused to ratify the negotiated withdrawal agreement and Declaration on Future Relations, that deadline has been extended twice, and is currently 31st October 2019. UK law requires the government to seek a third extension if no agreement is reached before the next meeting of the European Council on 17-18 October.

Withdrawal is advocated by Eurosceptics  and opposed by pro-Europeanists, both of whom span the political spectrum. The UK joined the European Communities (EC) in 1973, with continued membership endorsed in a 1975 referendum. In the 1970s and 1980s, withdrawal from the EC was advocated mainly by the political left e.g in the Labour Party’s 1983 election manifesto.

From the 1990s, the Eurosceptic wing of the Conservative Party grew , and led a rebellion over ratification of the 1992 Maastricht Treaty, which established the EU. In parallel with the UK Independence Party (UKIP), and the Cross-party people’s pledge campaign, it pressured Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron to hold a referendum on continued EU membership. Cameron, who had campaigned to remain, resigned after the result and was succeeded by Theresa May and presently Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson, the present Prime Minister of the UK has promised to deliver Brexit.

Italy slams Merkel for lack of unity – Macron says coronavirus could end bloc

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Italy slams Merkel for lack of unity – Macron says coronavirus could end bloc

Italy have slammed the European Union for failure to agree an economic rescue package to help the country navigate the coronavirus crisis. The Italian prime minister last night poured scorn on his European Union colleagues after they failed to agree an economic rescue package to help his country navigate the coronavirus crisis. After an acrimonious … Read more Italy slams Merkel for lack of unity – Macron says coronavirus could end bloc

Macron shamed for threat to ‘collapse’ Britain’s food security

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Macron shamed for threat to 'collapse' Britain's food security

George Galloway slammed French President’s threat to close France’s border with Britain which could have led to “suffering” in the country. President Macron’s meddling in the UK’s coronavirus strategy has been slammed as George Galloway revealed the French President’s threat to close France’s border with Britain could have led to “suffering” in the country. Former … Read more Macron shamed for threat to ‘collapse’ Britain’s food security

Boris has ‘already won first round’ of Brexit talks in EU fishing war

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Boris has ‘already won first round’ of Brexit talks in EU fishing war..John Redwood claims

Boris Johnson’s battle with the EU over a new fishing agreement has been halted by the coronavirus crisis but Tory MP John Redwood is confident the UK has already won the first round of Brexit talks. Britain and the EU’s determination to deal with the coronavirus crisis has resulted in Brexit talks stalling. However, Brexiteer … Read more Boris has ‘already won first round’ of Brexit talks in EU fishing war

See How Merkel and Sarkozy attempted to circumvent Britain out of negotiation

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Merkel and Sarkozy circumvented Britain out of negotiation

Angela Merkel and Nicola Sarkozy teamed up to set up a fiscal union so the EU could bypass Britain’s veto on the revision of the Lisbon Treaty. During the first round of face-to-face negotiations between the EU and the UK in early March, the two sides were cordial but faced “very serious divergences”, according to … Read more See How Merkel and Sarkozy attempted to circumvent Britain out of negotiation

Brussels HUMILIATED over Boris Johnson’s post-Brexit trade plans

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Boris Johnson and Michel Barnier

Boris Johnson and the European Union are in “different galaxies” when it comes to striking a post-Brexit trade deal. The documents were due to be discussed during a negotiating round, scheduled for London, that was eventually called off because of the coronavirus pandemic. As the virus continues to spread, it has “proved impossible” for both … Read more Brussels HUMILIATED over Boris Johnson’s post-Brexit trade plans

How Germany fears ‘euro may crash’ as bloc cracks post-Brexit

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How Germany fears 'euro may crash' as bloc cracks post-Brexit

The EU faces a number of economic challenges as it prepares for life without the UK post-Brexit – with fears ‘euro may crash’ as bloc cracks post-Brexit The currency has been plagued by economic crisis since 2009, as countries such as Greece, Portugal, Ireland, Spain and Cyprus have been unable to repay debts without the … Read more How Germany fears ‘euro may crash’ as bloc cracks post-Brexit

EU fisheries outrage sparked fuming Britons to seek imminent answers

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Brexit Campaign Boat

The EU want to keep access to British waters post-Brexit, but UK fishermen have fumed at the economic imbalance that has ensued from the Common Fisheries Policy. The furious statement came from Cornish fish seller Elizabeth Stevenson a she highlighted how the EU benefit from British waters while some UK fishermen feel aggrieved. In a … Read more EU fisheries outrage sparked fuming Britons to seek imminent answers

Is £30 too small a fine for those breaking lockdown laws? VOTE NOW

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Is £30 too small a fine for those breaking lockdown laws? VOTE NOW

Under new laws announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in his address to the nation, Britons should only leave the house if it is an absolute necessity. This includes for food shopping, for essential travel, or for one method of exercise per day. It has also been forbidden to congregate in groups larger than two … Read more Is £30 too small a fine for those breaking lockdown laws? VOTE NOW

Vote Leave insider exposes ‘sheer stupidity’ of EU decision-makers

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Douglas Carswell and EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier

Douglas Carswell, a vote leave insider has exposed the “sheer stupidity” of EU decision-makers as he revealed what is actually at stake in the Brexit negotiations. On Friday, Britain’s top Brexit negotiator David Frost showed signs of being infected with coronavirus a day after his EU counterpart, Michel Barnier, tested positive for the disease. Downing … Read more Vote Leave insider exposes ‘sheer stupidity’ of EU decision-makers

You’ll miss us, Brussels! UK signs up to money-laundering laws.. despite EU states IGNORED IT

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Ursula Von Derleyen and Prime Minister Boris Johnson

European capitals have been accused of “dragging their feet” after it emerged a majority are still flouting Brussels’ anti-money laundering laws. Britain, despite having quit the European Union in January, is one of few countries respecting the European Union’s transparency regulations. The bloc was forced to set up the measures in the wake of the … Read more You’ll miss us, Brussels! UK signs up to money-laundering laws.. despite EU states IGNORED IT