Europe is officially no longer an issue for Brits
Brexit, which was a defining factor in Boris Johnson’s victory in 2019, is now at its lowest point on the public’s agenda for over a decade.
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The UK is the first and so far only country to have left the EU and Brexit was and is the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU) and the European Atomic Energy Community (EAEC or Euratom). The official withdrawal was at 23:00 31 January 2020 GMT (00:00 CET).
Food and plant imports ‘waved through customs’ even if they have the incorrect paperwork – reports
"They’ve given up now", Brian Cox said in response to the reports.
Tories turned into ‘English nationalist party’ post-Brexit – Lord Cooper
His comments have been echoed by Dan Poulter, who recently defected to the Labour Party.
‘We have become the laughingstock of Europe’: Industry chief blasts UK border strategy
“The Government has single handily created the world’s most inefficient and expensive border,” Nigel Jenney has said.
MPs ‘shutting their eyes’ to the harms Brexit has caused – SNP
“This place shuts its eyes to the devastating impact it is having on people’s lives and businesses", Deidre Brock said.
David Cameron blames the Rwanda plan on Brexit
He said he would never have pursued the Rwanda deal as prime minister because "we could return people directly to France" back then.
FTSE 100 hits all-time high – just months after cap on bankers’ bonuses is scrapped
The cap on bankers' bonuses was removed to make the UK look more attractive post-Brexit, but it doesn't seem to be working.
UK rejects EU offer of youth mobility scheme
The European Commission had asked EU members for permission to open negotiations, but there is no interest from the UK Government.
Labour Party response to EU youth mobility deal branded ‘absurd’
Labour says it has “no plans” for doing a youth mobility deal with EU, saying it is “synonymous with free movement”.