Frank Langfitt

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More Brexit Uncertainty

Sunday, October 20, 2019

Up against a Brexit deadline, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson seeks an extension from the EU, while telling the EU that he will not be seeking an extension.

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Parliament Deals Setback For Boris Johnson's Brexit Deal

Saturday, October 19, 2019

British parliamentarians voted today on whether to ratify Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan to leave the European Union.

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U.K. Parliament Debates Latest Brexit Plan

Saturday, October 19, 2019

In a rare Saturday session, Britain's Parliament is debating the latest proposal for removing the U.K. from the European Union.

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Even With A New Agreement, Brexit Is Not A Done Deal. Here's Why

Thursday, October 17, 2019

It looks like a big breakthrough in Britain's long process to leave the European Union, but the saga doesn't end here.

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U.K., E.U. Officials Reach Brexit Agreement, Pending Ratification By Parliament

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Officials from Britain and the European Union have an agreement on how the U.K. could leave the E.U. this month, but the deal must still be ratified by the British parliament.

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Britain And EU Say They Have A Brexit Deal

Thursday, October 17, 2019

The European Union has announced that it has reached the outline of a deal with the United Kingdom on Brexit.

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As Clock Ticks, Brexit Negotiations Continue Between EU And U.K.

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

British and European Union negotiators in Brussels appeared to be closing in on a draft Brexit deal as the deadline for the U.K. to leave the EU approaches. Hope for a deal has since faded.

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2019 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Is Ethiopia's Prime Minister

Friday, October 11, 2019

Abiy Ahmed was given the prize "for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation" in resolving the border conflict with neighboring Eritrea, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said Friday.

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British Prime Minister Urges U.S. To Waive Immunity For Woman After Deadly Car Crash

Monday, October 07, 2019

Britain's prime minister is asking the U.S. to lift diplomatic immunity for an American diplomat's wife involved in a fatal traffic accident in England, who then fled home after the crash.

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U.K. Conservative Lawmakers, Who Sacrificed Careers Over Brexit, Share Thoughts

Wednesday, October 02, 2019

There is talk of Republicans risking their careers to oppose President Trump. In the U.K., 21 Conservative Party lawmakers have made that sacrifice over Brexit and have some thoughts to share.

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Why Boris Johnson's Party Leads Opinion Polls Ahead Of U.K. Elections

Tuesday, October 01, 2019

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has suffered repeated defeats in Parliament, and a disastrous censure by Britain's supreme court — yet his Conservative Party continues to lead opinion polls.

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David Cameron Interview Recap

Sunday, September 29, 2019

Context, analysis and reaction to former U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron's interview.

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Britain's Supreme Court Rules PM Johnson Acted Illegally When He Suspended Parliament

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Britain's Supreme Court says Prime Minister Boris Johnson acted illegally when he suspended parliament for five weeks, just as the country was about to leave the European Union.

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British Prime Minister Johnson Suffers A Big Brexit Defeat In Court

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

The U.K.'s Supreme Court Ruled against Boris Johnson. The court said it was illegal when he suspended Parliament five weeks ago, in what was seen as an effort to limit debate on Brexit.

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Johnson's Suspension Of Parliament Was 'Unlawful,' U.K. Court Rules

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

The ruling by the Supreme Court's 11 judges was unanimous. Parliament has not in fact been suspended, according to the decision.

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3 Years On, English Town Of Boston Reviews Brexit Vote

Friday, September 13, 2019

People in Boston, England's heaviest Brexit-voting town, think Britain should still leave the European Union, but they have no illusions that Brexit will fix their community's problems.

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In Britain, House Of Commons Speaker John Bercow To Step Down

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

The speaker of the House of Commons announced he will step down Oct. 31. The Commons again rejected the prime minister's demand for early elections. Parliament is in recess until mid-October.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson Expected To Suspend British Parliament

Monday, September 09, 2019

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will make another attempt to force a snap election on Monday. Parliament is expected to reject the move, and Johnson will likely suspend the legislature.

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Britain's Boris Johnson Hasn't Given Up On Being Granted A Snap Election

Monday, September 09, 2019

Embattled British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to push members of Parliament to grant him a snap election next month in order to break the Brexit deadlock.

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The Latest From Britain's Parliament And Where Brexit Stands

Wednesday, September 04, 2019

The latest on a dramatic day in British Parliament as the revolt against Prime Minister Boris Johnson continues and members try to stave off a no-deal Brexit.

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