At least 20% of Brexit supporters would now vote differently, BBC poll finds The poll was carried out as part of a special episode of BBC Question Time. The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023
London mayor’s office ‘banned’ from flying EU flag on referendum anniversary A change in planning rules has stopped the EU flag from being raised, say City Hall sources The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2023
EU says Ukraine is making progress with reforms and on track to membership talks The European Union says that Ukraine is making progress on political reforms and other sectors, staying the course towards opening membership talks with the 27-nation bloc The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023
Brexit’s 7 biggest headaches, 7 years on from EU referendum From NHS staff shortages to export woes, the effects of the 2016 vote are still being felt The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023
Brexit: This is how Britain could actually rejoin the EU Prominant Remainer Gina Miller explains what would need to happen for Britain to reverse Brexit and return to the bloc The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023
Majority of people think UK was wrong to leave EU, poll suggests The Tony Blair Institute think tank has looked at how the UK can improve its post-Brexit relationship with the EU. The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023
No breakthrough at EU talks to ease Serbia, Kosovo tensions EU’s Josep Borrell had summoned Kosovo’s Kurti and Serbia’s Vucic for urgent talks in Brussels amid soaring tensions. Al Jazeera · Jun 22, 2023
Draft EU plans to allow spying on journalists are dangerous, warn critics Move to allow spyware to be placed on reporters’ phones would have a ‘chilling effect’, say media experts The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2023
Why was Winnie Ewing called Madame Écosse? THE legendary politician and independence campaigner Winnie Ewing has died aged 93. The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2023
Ukraine war: failed African peace mission underscores need for more powerful political and military pressure on Putin African peace missions to Ukraine and Russia last week came up empty-handed. Led by South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa, the delegation included leaders and senior officials from Congo-Brazzaville, Comoros, Egypt, Senegal, Uganda and Zambia. The Conversation · Jun 22, 2023
European lawmaker Cozzolino charged in EU corruption probe Cozzolino is third lawmaker to be charged with corruption after allegations that Qatar and Morocco bribed politicians. Al Jazeera · Jun 22, 2023
Conor McGregor slams Irish government as Ireland named most expensive country in the EU Ireland is now the most expensive country in the EU according to a new report. Irish Mirror · Jun 22, 2023
Only 18% of leave voters think Brexit has been a success, poll finds Survey seven years on from referendum shows many believe politicians have let them down, thinktank says The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2023
The green arms race explained The Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which came into effect last August, is sending shockwaves through not just the green technology industry, but through the entire global economic order. The Week · Jun 22, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023 No-deal Brexit planning made UK ‘match fit’ for Covid, claims Oliver Dowden Boris Johnson’s no-deal Brexit threat boosted government preparedness, says deputy PM
Axios · Jun 22, 2023 Today's AI models flunk EU's draft rules, study finds Research shows AI providers have not prepared for a world in which they must meet legal standards.
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023 German leader defends deal to stop migrants at EU borders, says old system was 'dysfunctional' German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has defended a deal to stop migrants from entering the European Union until their chances of getting asylum have been reviewed, arguing that the bloc’s existing arrangement is “completely dysfunctional.”
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023 Climate change leads to growing risk of mosquito-borne viral diseases, EU agency says European Union officials say there is a growing risk of mosquito-borne viral diseases such as dengue and chikungunya in Europe due to climate change
Radio France Internationale · Jun 22, 2023 Chinese premier in France for charm offensive targeting businesses, politicians Chinese Premier Li Qiang is visiting France this week where he's meeting with the country's top politicians. According to an EU-based thinktank, Beijing has built an extensive network inside France's policy structures that serves to influence Paris's decision making in favour of China.
Daily Mirror · Jun 22, 2023 'Cowardly' Tory ministers refuse to appear on Question Time Brexit special Alastair Campbell, who will be appearing on the flagship BBC politics show in Clacton-on-Sea, said it is "quite something" that the government won't be represented in front of an audience made entirely of Leave voters
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023 EU summons Kosovo and Serbia leaders for emergency talks amid fears of a return to open conflict The European Union has summoned the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo for emergency talks to try to bring an end to a series of violent clashes near their border
France 24 · Jun 22, 2023 UK donor conference on Ukraine reconstruction closes with €60 billion in pledges An international conference on the funding of Ukraine’s reconstruction drew to a close in London, with foreign donors pledging €60 billion in new financial support, UK Foreign Minister James Cleverley said at its closing session. Earlier on Thursday, Ukrainian forces carried out a missile strike on the Chonhar bridge connecting…
Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2023 Brexit an ‘economic disaster’ for trade between UK and Germany, say economists But UK ministers still refusing to acknowledge any economic harm from quitting the EU
Irish Mirror · Jun 22, 2023 Ireland is the most expensive country in EU - prices in one sector are through the roof Booze and tobacco prices were 216 per cent higher her than the EU average, while food and non-alcoholic drinks were 15 per cent more and the fourth highest.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2023 Compensation has been as hellish as our Eurostar trip When it comes to delays, rail passengers are treated as second-class compared with those who choose to fly