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Theresa May under fire following high-profile resignations over Brexit plans

Nov 15, 2018

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is facing threats to both her Brexit plan and her leadership, with two major resignations over the plan and calls for a no-confidence vote from members of her party in Parliament. ...

UK, EU scientists call for safeguards for research in Brexit deal

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Oct 22, 2018

Policy, Science, World

Scientists are calling for Brexit negotiations to preserve "the flow of people and ideas across borders" that is vital to scientific research in Britain and the European Union. The letter was addressed to UK Pr...

New Brexit poll shows a majority in UK favor remaining in EU

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Oct 18, 2018

Science, World

A new survey shows that most UK citizens would now vote to remain in the European Union if a referendum were held today, according to Politico. The poll continues a recent trend in public opinion away from supp...

New Brexit referendum is “on the table” if May’s deal is rejected, according to Labour spokesman

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Aug 24, 2018

Policy, Science, World

Labour party Brexit spokesman Keir Starmer has said another Brexit referendum is “on the table,” if parliament rejects Theresa May’s final deal to break ties with the EU, or in the face of a no-deal Brexit, acc...

A “hard Brexit” could cost the UK £27 billion

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Jun 17, 2018

Policy, Science, World

A new report from global consultancy firm Oliver Wyman says that a worst-case scenario Brexit outcome, with the highest tariffs and other regulatory trade hurdles, could cost the British economy £27 billion. Su...

House of Lords votes to grant Parliament a larger role in Brexit talks

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Apr 30, 2018

Policy, Science, World

The UK’s House of Lords voted Monday to amend the EU withdrawal bill to allow Parliament a vote in whether the government can walk away from negotiations without reaching a deal. The move grants Parliament a mo...

MPs warn Britain risks its science leadership role by not committing to EU research program

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Mar 24, 2018

Science, World

According to the UK’s House of Commons science and technology select committee, Britain is risking its role as a global science and research leader by failing to commit to the EU’s next wave of science funding....

Facebook to investigate Russian meddling in Brexit referendum

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Jan 18, 2018

Environment, Science

Facebook announced plans Wednesday to start an investigation into the role of Russian agents in influencing 2016’s Brexit vote through the social media platform. The company said it will comprehensively search ...

May’s Conservative Party loses seats in UK snap election

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Jun 12, 2017

Policy, Science, World

After calling for a snap election to shore up support, UK prime minister Theresa May was dealt a stunning defeat in the election on Thursday. May’s Conservative Party lost at least 12 seats, leaving them nine s...

UK nuclear industry warns government, withdrawal from Euratom treaty could have “dramatic impact”

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May 2, 2017

Policy, Science

The UK’s nuclear power industry is warning the government that as it moves forward with Brexit, it will need to replace the European Euratom nuclear treaty with new international nuclear deals. If the UK fails ...

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