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Brexit
As British voters cool on Brexit, UK softens tone towards EU
The British government is denying a report that it is seeking a “Swiss-style” relationship with the European Union that would remove many of the economic barriers erected by Brexit.
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Rishi Sunak seeks thawed relations at UK-Ireland summit
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UK delays N Ireland election call to buy time for talks
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UK delays calling N Ireland election amid Brexit impasse
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UK delays Northern Ireland vote to restore power-sharing
LONDON (AP) — Northern Ireland elections aimed at restoring the region’s power-sharing government have been delayed until January amid concerns about holding them during the holiday season, the U.K. government said Friday.
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Brexit crisis pushes N Ireland to brink of new election
The Northern Ireland Assembly has failed to elect a speaker, setting the stage for an unwanted early election.
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Britain’s political turmoil shatters its pragmatic image
When the United Kingdom walked out of the European Union two years ago, Brexit supporters believed that British pragmatism and common sense would not only see them through but would allow their country to flourish as it stood alone.
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Tory troubles: A brief timeline of UK political upheavals
LONDON (AP) — It is a British cliché that a week is a long time in politics. Liz Truss proved it true on Thursday when she became the shortest-serving British prime minister in history.
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Truss quits, but UK’s political and economic turmoil persist
British Prime Minister Liz Truss quit Thursday after a tumultuous and historically brief term in which her economic policies roiled financial markets and a rebellion in her political party obliterated her authority.
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UK, Ireland signal new hope of deal to end Brexit trade feud
Britain and Ireland have hailed a new spirit of compromise in a grinding feud over post-Brexit trade rules.
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With division at home, UK’s Truss seeks to thaw EU relations
After an acrimonious divorce and years of bickering, Britain’s government looks like it wants to make up with the European Union.
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At UN, Biden, Truss seek to smooth over N Ireland divide
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss declared themselves staunch allies Wednesday as they tried to patch up a divide over Brexit’s impact on peace in Northern Ireland.
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At UN, Truss aims to show UK can still lead on world stage
British Prime Minister Liz Truss is at the UN on a mission to convince the world that she is a steely leader for tough times.
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Britain’s Truss doesn’t expect UK-US trade deal anytime soon
Prime Minister Liz Truss has kicked off her first visit to the United States as Britain’s leader with an admission that a U.K-U.S. free trade deal is not going to happen for years.
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After royal funeral, new UK leader Truss makes debut at UN
LONDON (AP) — Liz Truss is going from the solemnity of a royal funeral to the maelstrom of international politics, and a crucial meeting with President Joe Biden.
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US-UK relations enter new chapter as new PM, king settle in
President Joe Biden has arrived in London to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth II at a time of transition in U.S.
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Queen’s death both challenge and reprieve for new UK leader
British Prime Minister Liz Truss took office less than two weeks ago, impatient to set her stamp on government.
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Democrat Letta: Fear plays role in Italy’s Brexit-like vote
With Italy’s election looming, the main leader of the Italian center-left alliance says the gains of a Swedish populist party with neo-Nazi roots is one more indication that fear is driving the far-right’s growth in Europe.
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Loss of unifying queen could fray the bonds of fractious UK
Queen Elizabeth II has been likened to the invisible glue holding the United Kingdom together. Some think the reign of King Charles III will see those bonds come unstuck, giving new momentum to Scotland’s push for independence.
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Queen Elizabeth II dead at 96 after 70 years on the throne
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, has died. She was 96.
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The prime ministers who served under Queen Elizabeth II
LONDON (AP) —
In seven decades on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II saw 15 British prime ministers come and go, from Winston Churchill to Margaret Thatcher to Boris Johnson to Liz Truss.
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New UK PM Truss vows to tackle energy crisis, ailing economy
Liz Truss has taken over as U.K. prime minister and is immediately facing up to the enormous tasks ahead of her.
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Liz Truss: An heir to Thatcher intent on shaking up Britain
Britain’s soon-to-be new leader Liz Truss is the child of left-wing parents who grew up to be an admirer of Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
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British sewage overflows stink up relations across Channel
EU lawmakers have a new reason to be annoyed with Britain: British sewage overflows seeping into the English Channel and North Sea.
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As Boris Johnson departs, UK takes stock of his messy legacy
The moving vans have already started arriving at Downing Street, as Britain’s Conservative Party prepares to evict Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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Maggie’s legacy: Divisive Thatcher looms over UK Tory race
Two people are running to be Britain’s next prime minister, but a third presence looms over the contest: Margaret Thatcher.
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Economy eclipses other issues in UK Conservative contest
Britain’s next prime minister will take office amid turmoil: galloping inflation, a war in Ukraine, souring relations with China and a changing climate.
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2 UK leadership contenders spar over tax in TV debate
The two candidates vying to be Britain’s next prime minister have sparred over how to help families struggling with the soaring cost of living in a testy televised debate.
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Liz Truss, a Margaret Thatcher fan at UK’s diplomatic helm
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is one of two finalists in the race to replace Boris Johnson as Britain’s prime minister.
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Candidates for UK leader seek to woo right wing before vote
The candidates to become the next British prime minister are appealing to their right-wing base as they seek to replace Boris Johnson.
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UK leader candidate decries ‘mudslinging’ as race gets nasty
A leading contender to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson has accused opponents of “mudslinging” as the Conservative Party contest turns nasty.
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Another contender ousted from race to replace UK PM Johnson
Conservative lawmakers in Britain have knocked another contender out of the contest to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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UK Conservative hopefuls strikingly diverse, firmly on right
The race to succeed Prime Minister Boris Johnson is being called Britain’s most diverse political leadership campaign.
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Now there are 8: UK leader field slims as nominations close
Nominations in the race to replace British Prime Minister Boris Johnson have closed, with eight Conservative lawmakers securing enough support from their colleagues to make the first ballot.
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