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UK Chancellor Philip Hammond mocks predecessor George Osborne

UK Chancellor Philip Hammond mocks predecessor George Osborne

Speaking in London on 20 June, Hammond said, Business has created 3.4 million private sector jobs and that is even if we count George Osborne just once. Osborne, the former UK chancellor and MP for Tatton, came in for criticism earlier in 2017 for holding multiple jobs while serving as a member of parliament. He has since stood down from the House of Commons. Jun 20, 2017
Brexit negotiations: Four biggest issues

Brexit negotiations: Four biggest issues

As the Brexit negotiations get underway today (June 19), we look at the biggest issues facing the U.K. as the country begins talks to leave the European Union. Jun 19, 2017
Brexit negotiations: Four biggest issues

Brexit negotiations: Four biggest issues

As the Brexit negotiations get underway today (June 19), we look at the biggest issues facing the U.K. as the country begins talks to leave the European Union. Jun 19, 2017
Michael Gove dismisses talk of UK remaining in the Single Market

Michael Gove dismisses talk of UK remaining in the Single Market

Michael Gove has played down concerns that a potential Confidence and Supply agreement between the Conservatives and DUP could undermine the governments impartiality in its dealings with political parties in Northern Ireland. Speaking in Westminster, the newly appointed environment secretary also dismissed talk of the UK remaining in the Single Market, as the government prepares to embark on negotiations with Brussels. Jun 13, 2017
Michael Gove dismisses talk of UK remaining in the Single Market

Michael Gove dismisses talk of UK remaining in the Single Market

Michael Gove has played down concerns that a potential Confidence and Supply agreement between the Conservatives and DUP could undermine the governments impartiality in its dealings with political parties in Northern Ireland. Speaking in Westminster, the newly appointed environment secretary also dismissed talk of the UK remaining in the Single Market, as the government prepares to embark on negotiations with Brussels. Jun 13, 2017
Jean-Claude Juncker hopes for no further delay in Brexit negotiations following UK election

Jean-Claude Juncker hopes for no further delay in Brexit negotiations following UK election

Jean-Claude Juncker said that he hoped there would be no further delay to Brexit negotiations following a June 8 UK general election that resulted in a hung parliament. Speaking during a press conference on EU defense and security, the President of the European Commission said that as far as the EU was concerned, negotiations could begin tomorrow morning at half past nine. Jun 9, 2017
Jean-Claude Juncker hopes for no further delay in Brexit negotiations following UK election

Jean-Claude Juncker hopes for no further delay in Brexit negotiations following UK election

Jean-Claude Juncker said that he hoped there would be no further delay to Brexit negotiations following a June 8 UK general election that resulted in a hung parliament. Speaking during a press conference on EU defense and security, the President of the European Commission said that as far as the EU was concerned, negotiations could begin tomorrow morning at half past nine. Jun 9, 2017
Jeremy corbyn and PM Theresa May

UK Elections 2017: All you need to know

Nearly 46.9 million people in the UK are registered to vote while a total of 650 Westminster Members of Parliament are set to be elected in the polls. Exit polls have predicted Theresa May's win. Jun 8, 2017
Fishermen discuss Brexit, political fatigue and future of their industry

Fishermen discuss Brexit, political fatigue and future of their industry

In 2016 fishing quotas briefly became a political hot topic in the UK. The restrictions on the British fishing industry were widely used as an example during the referendum of how the EU negatively affected UK business. However, since the UK voted to leave the EU fishing has been seemingly forgotten about by politicians. With the 2017 general election fast approaching, we visited the seaside town of Hastings and spoke with fishermen there about political fatigue, Brexit, and the future of their industry. Jun 4, 2017
Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn both grilled over future EU Brexit deal

Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn both grilled over future EU Brexit deal

Prime Minister Theresa May said on Monday (May 29) she was ready to walk away from Brexit negotiations without a deal with the European Union if the agreement wasnt good enough. By contrast, the leader of the Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn said he would ensure there was a Brexit deal with the European Union were he to win power. May 30, 2017
Angela Merkel: Europe must take its fate in its own hands

Angela Merkel: Europe must take its fate in its own hands

In a speech during the campaign trail for the upcoming German elections, Chancellor Angela Merkel announced that she believes Europe should look after itself and not rely on others, for example the US or UK. I can only say that we Europeans must really take our fate into our own hands, Merkel said one day after the end of the G7 summit in Sicily. May 28, 2017
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