Unionist politicians backed Brexit but some talk of a “betrayal act” put forward by the UK government,In Belfast, Politics Live looks at the Brexit issue in the election campaign and what leverage Northern Ireland politicians could have
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General election 2019: Lib Dems ‘still want People’s Vote’
Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson has answered listeners’ questions on a special 5 Live Your Call with Rachel Burden.One caller asked Ms Swinson why a Lib Dem government would revoke Article 50 to stop Brexit, rather than offering a second referendum.She responded: “The Liberal Democrats want a ‘People’s Vote’ and we will work to
Conservative Party manifesto 2019: 13 key policies explained
The Conservative Party has launched its 2019 election manifesto, with the slogan Get Brexit Done, Unleash Britain’s Potential. It sets out the policies the party aims to introduce should it win the election.The full document runs to 59 pages. But what are the promises that will grab the public’s attention, and potentially win over voters…
Labour’s McDonnell promises nationalisation under a minority government
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Labour Party cautioned smaller parties not to stop it implementing its radical manifesto, including nationalisation, if it forms a minority government after Thursday’s election, telling opponents they would get “shredded” if they do. Britain’s Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer John McDonnell speaks on the economy in London, Britain, December 9, 2019.…
Brexit in January or second referendum – the UK election choice
LONDON (Reuters) – The Dec. 12 election will decide whether the United Kingdom leaves the European Union in January or moves towards another EU referendum. Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks to activists and supporters as he poses for a photograph at the Conservative Campaign Headquarters Call Centre in central London, Britain, December 8, 2019.…
General election 2019: Boris Johnson’s Brexit plan ‘presents major challenge’
Image copyright AFP/Getty Images Putting Boris Johnson’s plan for Brexit into action will be a “major” challenge for government due to new customs arrangements for Northern Ireland, according to a leaked document. The PM has said the UK will fully exit the EU by December 2020 if he wins the election and MPs approve his…
