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Brexit is described as the process of the UK leaving the European Union, Following a referendum held on 23 June 2016. It has since unravelled as one of the most divisive policies in British history.
Prime Minister Theresa May has been reduced to tears whilst announcing her resignation as she failed to get a majority consensus from parliament to pass the infamous ‘Brexit Bill‘.
Labour and Conservative parties have seen there popularity fall in EU elections, largely down to the Brexit process.
As the public has voted to share their discontent of the political process, by tactical voting and protest votes, as the EU elections have become redundant formality since the UK will be leaving the EU.
It has also now become evident that one of the main campaigners for the ‘Leave campaign‘, Boris Johnson, had lied or mislead the public and is facing a court hearing, just as he is preparing to launch a leadership campaign to take the reigns of the disunited conservative party.
In the referendum which was held on 23 June 2016 in which 51.9 per cent of those voting supported leaving the EU, the Government, led by the new leader of the Conservative Party, Theresa May who invoked Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union.
Which started a two-year process which was due to conclude with the United Kingdom exiting the European Union on 29 March 2019 – a deadline which has since been extended to 31 October 2019.
When it will be leaving is still unclear, that all depends on who is elected as the next leader of the Conservative party in July 2019.
The Independent says PM urged to scrap plans for a post-Brexit trade accord with Saudi Arabia amid concern about mass executions.
The Guardian says The impact of the first year of Brexit on Ireland has been revealed after official data showed cross-border trade between Ireland and Northern Ireland jumped by €2.8bn (£2.3bn) in 2021.
Euronews says The Northern Irish Minister of Agriculture ordered his services to stop post-Brexit controls on foodstuffs at midnight.
The Independent says former Brexit minister Lord Frost has ruled himself out of returning to Downing Street over his opposition to the National Insurance hike.
The UK calls for pragmatism as Liz Truss leads Northern Ireland Brexit talks. The British government has relaunched talks with the European Union on Northern…
The Independent says Boris Johnson’s post-Brexit trade deal with Australia will damage the UK’s agriculture and food sectors.
The Guardian says Liz Truss said she would speak to her EU counterpart on Tuesday amid renewed calls to rip up the controversial Northern Ireland protocol.
The Independent says Foreign secretary Liz Truss has been drafted in to take over negotiations with the EU on the Northern Ireland protocol.
The Metro says The UK and Australia have signed a ‘landmark’ trade deal which could cut the cost of wine, surfboards and make it easier for young Brits to work Down Under.
The Daily Express says JOE BIDEN has snubbed Brexit Britain after he pushed back on a trade deal between London and Washington due to tense talks.
The Independent says The new German government has fired a warning shot at Boris Johnson to expect retaliation if he breaks the Brexit deal for Northern Ireland.
Brexit LIVE: EU in new fishing wars ultimatum – Article 16 looms as bloc refuses to budge
The Independent says Pies made in the UK will be banned from export to the EU if their ingredients do not come from an “approved” farm or factory, trade exports have warned EU.
The Daily Express says So far this week, 50 migrants crossed the Channel on Monday, 504 on Tuesday, 703 on Wednesday and more than 1,000 on Thursday.
The Daily Express says A NO-DEAL Brexit will be back on the table if the UK triggers Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol, members of the House of Lords have told Irish counterparts.
The Daily Express says BORIS JOHNSON’S handling of the new border has been labelled as a “significant achievement”.
A British scallop trawler detained in a French port has now been released as France backed down in a post-Brexit fishing feud with the UK.
The Guardian says France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, has shelved his threat to clog up UK exports and ban its fishers from landing catches at French ports.
The Daily Express says Downing Street today said almost 1,800 fishing licences have been granted to EU vessels looking to fish in UK waters.
The Guardian says relations between the EU and the UK risk further deterioration after the Brexit minister accused Brussels of behaving “without regard to the huge political, economic and identity sensitivities” in Northern Ireland.
The Sunday papers lead with the ongoing fishing row between the leaders of Britain and France, as PM Boris Johnson told Brussels to rein in France and accused of engaging in a “pattern” of threats against the UK. The papers report the fishing row threatens to overshadow the upcoming COP26 summit.
The Daily Express says RISHI SUNAK is preparing to slash City of London taxes to bolster Brexit Britain’s reputation as a global financial hub.
The Daily Express says In the face of fears of a cost of living crisis in the coming months, the Treasury is looking at ways to help families.
The Daily Express says the nightclub industry has suffered from yet another COVID-19 blow after industry leaders announced there is a shortage of bouncers manning the doors.