EWAN GURR: Turning away from the European Union
One of the big political stories from last week was the publicity surrounding the cohort of 29 Brexit Party elected members turning their backs during the EU’s anthem in Strasbourg.
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Brexit Party MEPs turn backs on European anthem amid chaos in Strasbourg
Brexit Party MEPs turned their backs during a rendition of Ode To Joy in the European Parliament as chaotic scenes marked the opening day of the new legislature in Strasbourg.
Tory leadership rivals Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt clash over Brexit plans
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt have clashed over their plans for delivering Brexit as a former head of the civil service warned against making “straitjacket” promises to leave on Halloween.
No majority reached on allocation of EU’s top jobs
Talks aimed at allocating the European Union’s top jobs will continue at a special summit later this month after no majority could be reached on any candidate.
Spain would not block independent Scotland from joining EU, diplomat insists
The Spanish government would not block an independent Scotland from joining the European Union if the country’s exit from the UK was “legally achieved”, a senior diplomat has declared.
If we cannot get a deal, we should leave EU without one, says PM hopeful Javid
Tory leadership hopeful Sajid Javid has said he is prepared to take Britain out of the EU without a deal if concessions from Brussels cannot be secured.
Tory leadership contenders up to 12 as former chief whip enters race
The crowded field in the race to replace Theresa May now has another runner as Mark Harper launched his bid to be the next prime minister.
Jeremy Hunt warns against sending ‘ultra hardliner’ to Brussels for Brexit talks
Tory leadership hopeful Jeremy Hunt insisted he would be more likely to succeed in Brexit negotiations with Brussels than an “ultra hardliner”.
Boris Johnson would be disaster as prime minister – Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon has said Boris Johnson would be a “disaster as prime minister” and has slammed his time as the UK Government’s foreign secretary.
Just two MEPs elected in Ireland as second day of counting draws to close
Two seats in the European election in Ireland have been filled by Fine Gael’s Mairead McGuinness and the Green Party’s Ciaran Cuffe.
Only one MEP elected in the Republic as second day of counting gets under way
The first seat in the European elections in the Republic of Ireland has been filled by Fine Gael’s Mairead McGuinness.
Counting for Ireland’s EU election seats continues for second day
The second day of counting in the European elections gets under way later on Monday.
Movie stars issue manifesto backing European Union
Cinema stars have produced a manifesto backing the European Union ahead of continent-wide elections.
Recriminations over collapse of May-Corbyn Brexit talks
Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn have clashed following the collapse of cross-party talks aimed at finding a Brexit compromise.
Jeremy Corbyn pulls plug on Brexit talks with Theresa May
Cross-party Brexit talks have collapsed after Jeremy Corbyn told Theresa May they had “gone as far as they can”.
Gove says US food standard demands unlikely to affect UK
American demands for the UK to accept chlorinated chicken and use of hormones in food is to “appeal to aspects of the domestic audience” rather than a workable trade negotiation, Michael Gove has claimed.
Businessman who ‘robbed community of investment’ jailed for £4.7m fraud
A businessman has been jailed for defrauding the European Union and the Welsh Government out of £4.7m by misusing cash meant to help process fish feed.
Free movement demanded for UK musicians in post-Brexit Europe
Musicians have called for the Government to preserve their freedom of movement in a post-Brexit Europe.
Plaid Cymru launches EU election campaign with independence call
Plaid Cymru has launched its EU election campaign with leader Adam Price using a speech to call for an independent Wales in Europe.
Nigel Farage launches Brexit Party campaign in Wales
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage has launched his party’s European election campaign in Wales.