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Don't create drama over Brexit deal, Rishi Sunak tells Tory MPs

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Rishi Sunak addresses his MPs in an attempt to win support for his new deal on Northern Ireland. * This article was originally published here

Invest in Northern Ireland to get single market access, says Andrea Leadsom

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Andrea Leadsom defends Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal as the SNP accuse him of "moonlighting as a Remainer". * This article was originally published here

EU wields axe on farmers' livelihoods after protesters issue threats with flaming torches

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A Dutch politician said his government's threat to forcefully buy out farms is a "plea" to abide by "gold-plated" measures to protect EU land from pollution. * Continue reading the full article here

Foreign Secretary says Downing Street 'liaised with the Palace' over King Charles meeting EU chief

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Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said Downing Street 'liaised with the Palace' over King Charles' audience with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen yesterday. * This article was originally published here

Windsor Framework: New Brexit deal about people of Northern Ireland, says Sunak

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The Windsor Framework announced on Monday aims to fix post-Brexit problems in Northern Ireland. * This article was originally published here

Guy Verhofstadt calls for Brexit 'reversal' despite Sunak deal with von der Leyen

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Arch-Remainer Guy Verhofstadt has once again called for Brexit to be reversed, despite both UK and EU's efforts to solve the deadlock with a new deal. * Continue reading the full article here

Windsor Framework: New Brexit deal restores balance to NI, says Sunak

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The Northern Ireland Assembly has been suspended since February 2022 due to political disagreements. * This article was originally published here

Joe Biden praises new Northern Ireland Brexit deal

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US President Joe Biden welcomed the new terms for Northern Ireland, after the situation caused tensions in the Special Relationship for years. * This article was originally published here

EU claims Sunak's Brexit deal benefits bloc in key areas despite fanfare over PM's effort

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Details of the agreement signed by Rishi Sunak and Ursula von der Leyen reveal a significant number of concessions made by the UK in favour of EU rules. * Continue reading the full article here

Tears from 'Brexit hard man' Steve Baker as he hails PM's Northern Ireland deal

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Steve Baker, who is now a Northern Ireland Minister, suggested that the Windsor Framework was statecraft on a par with the 1998 Good Friday Agreement that ended the Troubles. * This article was originally published here

Brexit Northern Ireland deal: Tory MP Steve Baker describes relief at breakthrough

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The Northern Ireland secretary hails "an amazing achievement" after seven years which "cost me my mental health". * This article was originally published here

RICHARD KAY: I fear it was unwise for King Charles to let himself be caught up in Brexit politics 

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RICHARD KAY: The monarch's private meeting with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in Windsor was clearly more than diplomatic box-ticking * This article was originally published here

Rishi Sunak hails new NI Brexit deal but DUP concerns remain

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The PM says the agreement for Northern Ireland is a breakthrough, as many Tory MPs express support. * This article was originally published here

Northern Ireland: King meets EU chief as NI Brexit deal done

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Buckingham Palace said the King's meeting with Ursula von der Leyen at Windsor was on government advice. * This article was originally published here

Brexit deal LIVE: Sunak quietly dropped 'nuclear option' during EU talks

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The Prime Minister has met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to finalise a deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol. * Continue reading the full article here

EU Chief on NI deal: 'We were honest with each other'

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The UK and the EU reach an agreement over trading arrangements for Northern Ireland. * This article was originally published here

Rishi Sunak and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen hail new terms for NI

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Rishi Sunak and EU commission president Ursula von der Leyen hailed the package at a press conference in Windsor. * This article was originally published here

EU planned to 'isolate Ireland' to keep talks open all along, unearthed footage shows

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The EU's former chief Brexit negotiator was caught on camera making the comments at a meeting of Brussels' top brass. * Continue reading the full article here

King Charles will meet EU's Ursula von der Leyen today

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The European Commission President is in the UK to sign off on a new agreement for Northern Ireland but will also visit Britain's monarch after a Berkshire summit with the Prime Minister. * This article was originally published here

What impact has Brexit had on the UK economy?

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It is three years since the UK left the EU and time to start looking at the evidence. * This article was originally published here

Brexit deal LIVE: King and VDL to meet today as rebels fear monarch being dragged into row

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The Prime Minister will meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen today to finalise a deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol. * Continue reading the full article here

Non-doms: Why Labour squeeze on wealthy elite could backfire

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Will Labour's pledge to end tax perks for the rich if they win power drive money away from the UK? * This article was originally published here

RIshi Sunak unveiling 'Windsor Deal' for Northern Ireland Brexit rules

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Rishi Sunak will meet EU commission chief Ursula von der Leyen in Windsor at lunchtime to finalise the pact, the result of months of painstaking negotiations. * This article was originally published here

NI Protocol: Final talks on Brexit deal due - No 10

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The EU's Ursula von der Leyen will be in the UK on Monday for face-to-face talks with PM Rishi Sunak. * This article was originally published here

Northern Ireland Protocol: Rishi Sunak to meet Ursula von der Leyen for talks

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The deputy prime minister earlier said the UK was close to securing a deal with the European Union. * This article was originally published here

Rishi Sunak on the edge of big Brexit deal with EU boss set for Britain in under 24 hours

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Rishi Sunak's Government and the EU will "continue to work towards" a solution for Northern Ireland. * Continue reading the full article here

Fascinating new book The Alps 1900 reveals stunning vintage pictures of a bygone European era

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'The Alps 1900. A Portrait in Color' by Agnes Couzy and Sabine Arque, showcases pictures of the mountain range from the late 1800s to the dawn of the 20th century. * This article was originally published here

Northern Ireland Protocol: UK on 'cusp' of new Brexit deal, says Dominic Raab

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The deputy prime minister says the UK is close to securing a deal with the European Union. * This article was originally published here

Sunak to unveil last-ditch Brexit gamble in HOURS with furious Tories on resignation watch

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EXCLUSIVE: Express.co.uk understands Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal could be published in the next 48 hours with a warning that everybody is going to have to compromise. * Continue reading the full article here

Leo Varadkar: NI Protocol talks 'inching towards conclusion'

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Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar asks the UK and EU to "go the extra mile" to reach an agreement. * This article was originally published here

European cities with visitor entrance fees: Venice, Valencia and Barcelona charge holidaymakers

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Three popular European cities are bringing in new 'tourist tax' charges as a row rages on over a proposed EU tourist levy which all Britons will have to pay in order to cross the EU border. * This article was originally published here

Sunak faces Brexit revolt TODAY as 'pathetic' plot to use King to 'schmooze' EU backfires

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Rishi Sunak seems ready to stake his reputation on a plan to resolve a key Brexit sticking point risking the wrath of many in his party in the process. * Continue reading the full article here

Sunak deal with EU is all about leadership now - Kuenssberg

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A deal on NI post-Brexit rules is close - but can Rishi Sunak push it through? * This article was originally published here

Rishi Sunak warned he risks new Tory 'civil war' over Northern Ireland Brexit deal

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The Prime Minister today signalled his intention to approve the agreement on Northern Ireland hammered out with Brussels within days, despite warnings it would lead to a party civil war. * This article was originally published here

Luciana Berger rejoins Labour Party after antisemitism apology

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She has accepted an apology from Sir Keir Starmer over the party's handling of antisemitism claims. * This article was originally published here

Sunak 'giving it everything' to get NI Brexit deal done

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The prime minister says no agreement has been made but he is hopeful of a "positive outcome". * This article was originally published here

Q&A: What is the new Brexit deal over Northern Ireland - and what are the pitfalls? 

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Rishi Sunak is said to believe the deal meets all the DUP's seven 'red line' tests - but its leaders have scuppered attempted deals in the past. * This article was originally published here

Rishi Sunak declares It’s time to complete Brexit's 'unfinished business'

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Rishi Sunak hopes to persuade the DUP to share power with Sinn Fein in order to get Brexit business done. * Continue reading the full article here

Rishi Sunak accused of entangling King Charles in toxic Brexit politics

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Charles's visit to Berlin and Paris next month - his first overseas trip as monarch - is being seen as a charm offensive as Rishi Sunak tries to renegotiate the Northern Ireland Protocol. * This article was originally published here

Northern Ireland Protocol: New Brexit deal 'inching towards conclusion'

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Irish PM Leo Varadkar says an agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol could be reached in days. * This article was originally published here

Spanish resorts set out plans to say 'adios' to Brits but the rest of Europe is happy to say 'Hola!'

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Kings of the budget package holiday Lanzarote and Majorca have said they're fed up of British tourists. Not to worry, there are plenty of other European destinations queuing up for our cash * This article was originally published here

Ash Regan, Kate Forbes and Humza Yousaf will fight SNP leadership contest

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Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf are competing to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and first minister. * This article was originally published here

Rishi Sunak is accused of dragging King into Brexit storm

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European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen had been expected to travel to Britain on Saturday to fix issues with the Northern Ireland Protocol and meet with the PM (image) and King. * This article was originally published here

Northern Ireland: What’s behind Sunak’s Brexit 'gamble' as deal nears

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Even the most cautious officials are whispering that this time an agreement could be in sight. * This article was originally published here

Tory MPs furious over 'stop the boats' migrant bill delay by Sunak's do little government

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The witching hour in Parliament this week came at 3pm on Wednesday when a journalist sitting in Portcullis House on the Parliamentary estate could witness a rush of MPs to the exit door many with their travel bags in tow. * Continue reading the full article here

NI Protocol: UK and EU appear to be on brink of new Brexit deal

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A No 10 source describes negotiations as "positive" and talks are set to continue over the weekend. * This article was originally published here

SNP leadership: Ash Regan questions role of Sturgeon's husband

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Ash Regan says Peter Murrell's role is a "clear conflict of interest" as she formally launches her leadership campaign. * This article was originally published here

Northern Ireland: Negotiators clear diaries as Brexit deal in sight

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Even the most cautious officials are whispering that this time an agreement could be in sight. * This article was originally published here

NI Protocol: Brexit deal close as talks intensify

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The PM made "good progress" on Friday, No 10 says, as negotiations are set to continue over the weekend. * This article was originally published here

Humza Yousaf's hopes for a 'reborn nation'—but who is SNP's potential leader?

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The Secretary for Health and Social Care has been confirmed as a candidate to replace Nicola Sturgeon. * Continue reading the full article here