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world24 days ago•4 min saved

Ireland’s Martin defends Starmer as Trump derides Iran and NATO in White House, diplomacy prevails

During a White House visit for St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin politely interrupted Donald Trump’s insults toward Labour leader Keir Starmer, praising Starmer for repairing Irish-British ties post-Brexit while Trump ramped up talk about Iran and NATO. Martin argued Europe’s migration framework is positive and highlighted Ireland’s openness to newcomers, steering the conversation away from Trump’s attacks. He also managed a light moment regarding Ireland’s president Catherine Connolly, after Trump admitted he didn’t know who she was, as the piece notes Martin’s aim to avoid the missteps seen with Germany’s Merz in a prior White House visit.

via politico.eu|

#brexit #donald-trump #ireland

health1 month ago•2 min saved

UK cancer survival climbs as gaps in care and Brexit-era hurdles persist

New Cancer Research UK data show a 29% reduction in cancer deaths since 40 years ago, offering a hopeful counterpoint to gloom about UK outcomes. But England’s cancer plan reveals serious gaps—long treatment waits and persistent inequalities—while NHS trusts have struggled to meet diagnosis and treatment targets. Brexit is linked to slower development of new therapies and tighter clinical-trial conditions. Even so, the death rate has fallen about 11% over the last decade, and advances in ovarian, stomach and lung cancers, plus a push for genomic testing, suggest progress that must be paired with stronger prevention and equity to sustain gains.

via The Guardian|

#brexit #cancer #health

uk-politics1 month ago•9 min saved

Horden's Quiet Crisis: How Politics Left a Durham Town Behind

BBC reporters depict Horden, a former mining town in east Durham, as a community left poorer and more isolated since the pits closed, with boarded-up streets, absentee landlords and rising child poverty; residents lash out at Westminster and Labour, while Reform UK gains ground amid frustration over Brexit funding cuts and lack of local investment, even as regeneration plans and community efforts attempt to reverse the decline.

via BBC|

#brexit #county-durham #horden

world2 months ago•5 min saved

EU-UK Restart Talks Aim for Deeper Ties a Decade After Brexit

EU and UK are accelerating talks to deepen trade, customs, and defence ties ten years after Brexit, signaling a reset with discussions on re-entering the customs union, closer alignment with the Single Market, and the UK's role in EU defence financing for Ukraine, amid domestic political pressures and ongoing diplomatic momentum.

via Euronews.com|

#brexit #defence-cooperation #eu-uk-relations

world2 months ago•5 min saved

Brexit at a Crossroads: Britain’s Pivot Between Washington and Europe

Six years after Brexit, Britain faces a strategic choice between deepening ties with the United States for security and economic benefits or rebuilding closer links with the European Union to share defense needs and preserve access to the single market; while some, like Lord David Frost, urge a stronger U.S. alliance, others warn that detaching from Europe could weaken defense and trade, and UK leadership signals a broader EU reset at the sectoral level to bolster ties with Europe and its defense role.

via TVP World|

#brexit #defense-spending #nato

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Braverman Decamps to Reform UK, Slams Conservative Direction

Former home secretary Suella Braverman defects from the Conservative Party to Reform UK, saying the Tories are too weak and centrist. Her move follows other right-wing defections and signals Reform’s growing momentum.

via BBC|

#brexit #conservative-party #politics

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Starmer Advocates Closer EU Ties and Single Market Access

Keir Starmer signals a shift towards closer ties with the EU through alignment with the single market rather than rejoining the customs union, focusing on pragmatic trade and regulatory cooperation post-Brexit, amidst evolving political and geopolitical contexts.

via BBC|

#brexit #politics #single-market

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Starmer advocates closer EU ties to benefit UK after Brexit

Labour leader Keir Starmer indicates support for closer UK alignment with the EU's single market if it serves the national interest, emphasizing a sector-by-sector approach and highlighting recent agreements on food and agriculture, while maintaining commitments not to rejoin the EU or end freedom of movement.

via BBC|

#brexit #eu-alignment #keir-starmer

politics3 months ago•6 min saved

Starmer advocates for closer UK-EU single market alignment over customs union

A decade after Brexit, UK political discourse is shifting towards re-engagement with Europe, with some Labour MPs and government officials exploring options like a Swiss-style 'dynamic alignment' deal to access the single market and boost economic growth, signaling a potential change in the UK's approach to its relationship with the EU.

via The Observer|

#brexit #dynamic-alignment #labour-party

world3 months ago•1 min saved

A Decade After Brexit: Assessing the Damage and Future Steps for Britain’s Economy

The article argues that Brexit has exacerbated the UK's economic flaws and that the COVID-19 pandemic has complicated efforts to assess its true impact, with political figures using the pandemic to justify Brexit-related claims.

via The Economist|

#brexit #british-economy #covid-19

world3 months ago•3 min saved

UK to Rejoin EU’s Erasmus Program from 2027 in Brexit Reversal

Britain announced it will rejoin the EU's Erasmus student exchange program in 2027, after leaving in 2020, with a significant financial contribution, signaling a move towards closer ties with the EU and benefiting young Britons through enhanced study opportunities and soft power benefits.

via CNN|

#brexit #britain #erasmus

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Britain to Rejoin EU's Erasmus Program After Brexit

Britain announced it will rejoin the EU's Erasmus student exchange program in 2027, after leaving in 2020, with a contribution of £570 million for the 2027/28 academic year, signaling a move towards closer ties with the EU and benefiting young Britons through increased study abroad opportunities.

via CNN|

#brexit #britain #erasmus

education3 months ago•2 min saved

UK to Rejoin Erasmus Student Exchange Program in 2027

The UK is set to rejoin the Erasmus scheme in 2027 after leaving it post-Brexit in 2020, with the government expected to announce this soon, marking a significant win for students and a move to repair relations with the EU.

via BBC|

#brexit #education #erasmus

world8 months ago•5 min saved

Trump's Scotland Visit Sparks Mixed Reactions Amid Golf and Politics

President Trump returned to Scotland, echoing his 2016 support for Brexit, but recent UK polls show most Britons now regret leaving the EU. Despite Brexit's unpopularity, Trump remains influential, with upcoming visits and meetings with UK and EU leaders, while the political landscape in Britain continues to evolve.

via The New York Times|

#brexit #populism #scotland

world10 months ago•2 min saved

UK, Spain, and EU reach agreement on Gibraltar's post-Brexit border and trade

The UK and EU have reached a post-Brexit agreement on Gibraltar's border, ensuring no checks on people and goods crossing with Spain, while maintaining UK sovereignty and supporting Gibraltar's economy, with plans to finalize a treaty soon.

via BBC|

#border #brexit #gibraltar