Showing posts with label BBC News - UK Politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BBC News - UK Politics. Show all posts

Thursday, 6 December 2018

Brexit debate: MPs to focus on economic impact of May deal

The Commons debate continues, as ministers work behind the scenes to bolster support for Theresa May's deal.

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Reality Check: Legal advice on the Brexit deal

Chris Morris highlights some of the key points in the legal advice on the Withdrawal Agreement.

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Gambling firms agree 'whistle-to-whistle' television sport advertising ban

Britain's leading gambling companies voluntarily agree to a "whistle-to-whistle" television advertising ban.

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DUP will vote down deal but back Tories, says Nigel Dodds

Nigel Dodds says it would be "illogical" to vote out the government and they would try for a better deal.

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Brexit: Legal advice warns of Irish border 'stalemate'

It says the Northern Ireland backstop plan could lead to years of "protracted negotiations" with the EU.

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New Welsh Labour leader to be announced

The person set to become Wales' next first minister will be announced later today.

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Investor visa scheme halted in money laundering crackdown

Ministers are suspending a "gold-plated" scheme offering foreigners a fast-track to settling in the UK.

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Brexit: Arron Banks firm has 'no address'

BBC Newsnight finds that Rock Holdings, which is suspected of funding Leave.EU, is in default.

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Prime Minister's Questions: The key bits and the verdict

Theresa May clashed with Jeremy Corbyn over poverty levels in the UK - here are the key bits.

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MPs may try to steal Brexit from British people - Liam Fox

The international trade secretary says it would be a "democratic affront" if MPs stop Brexit.

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Brexit: No deal would 'have impact on protecting public'

Sajid Javid says voting down the PM's Brexit deal could have consequences for public safety.

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Facebook chief's emails exposed by MPs

More than 200 pages of confidential emails are shared online by Parliament's fake news inquiry.

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Brexit debate delays English councils' funding announcement

English local councils will have to wait until MPs have voted on Theresa May's Brexit deal on Tuesday.

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Windrush: 'Home Office ignored warnings'

Spending watchdog says Home Office processes led to wrongful deportations and detentions.

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Former leader Nigel Farage quits UKIP

The Brexiteer says he does not recognise the party anymore and criticises links with Tommy Robinson.

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Brexit holding Northern Powerhouse back, says think-tank

The Institute of Public Policy Research North says the Northern Powerhouse has been "deprioritised".

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BBC drops plans for Brexit TV debate between May and Corbyn

The broadcaster offered to air a debate, but Labour had criticised the proposed format.

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Article 50: Law officer says UK can cancel Brexit

The non-binding opinion was delivered by an advocate general of the European Court of Justice.

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Brexit: Food prices could rise 10%, says Mark Carney

The Bank of England governor tells MPs food prices could rise 5-10% if there is no Brexit deal.

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2019 elections: Legal challenge to extend voter ID checks

An Essex voter is crowdfunding for a legal case, as he does not have photo ID, and would not be able to vote.

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