Alasdair Sandford

United Kingdom

Why the Brexit delay and a UK election? | Euronews answers

A quick guide to the new Brexit extension and a UK general election in December.

28 October 2019

United Kingdom

Brexit: Why does Boris Johnson want a December election?

The prime minister wants the UK to go to the polls on December 12, if the EU agrees a Brexit delay until January.

25 October 2019

United Kingdom

Johnson 'awaits EU move' on Brexit delay after parliament defeat

The UK PM told parliament he still wants Brexit to happen on October 31 after MPs dealt a major blow to his plan.

23 October 2019

United Kingdom

What derailed Boris Johnson’s Brexit bill – and is it dead?

The UK bill to implement the Brexit deal is on hold after lawmakers in parliament rejected the government's planned timetable.

22 October 2019

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson in race to get MPs’ support for new Brexit deal

After its approval by EU leaders, the new Brexit deal faces a formidable hurdle at Westminster in a crucial vote on Saturday.

18 October 2019

Netherlands

Dutch police arrest second man as six people found in isolated house

"The arrested person, a 67-year-old man from Ruinerwold, is one of the six persons discovered this Monday in the house," said police.

16 October 2019

Europe News

DUP rejects plan 'as things stand' as EU and UK hail Brexit deal

The UK and the EU say they have reached agreement on a Brexit deal but the British PM has yet to win the support of his parliamentary allies at home.

15 October 2019

The Cube

Turkish players repeat controversial military salutes in France match

Turkish players have celebrated international goals with military gestures twice within a few days, after Turkey launched military operations in Syria against Kurdish forces.

14 October 2019

United Kingdom

Brexit timeline: What to look out for in a crucial week

The race is on once again to try to secure a revised exit deal, with the EU and UK engaged in intensified talks ahead of an EU summit.

14 October 2019

United Kingdom

‘Much work needed’ to secure Brexit deal ahead of crucial EU summit

Intensive Brexit talks will continue on Monday after the weekend’s discussions brought no breakthrough between London and Brussels.

11 October 2019

United Kingdom

Britain and Ireland see pathway to possible Brexit deal

The UK and Irish leaders met on Thursday with few expectations of a breakthrough over a Brexit deal.

10 October 2019

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland: What does business make of Johnson’s Brexit plan?

Many traders are highly critical of the UK PM’s proposals to replace the Irish border backstop.

9 October 2019

United Kingdom

Brexit talks enter another crucial day as Ireland prepares for no deal

Ireland's finance minister due to outline how nation will deal with impact of UK leaving the EU without a deal

7 October 2019

United Kingdom

UK Brexit adviser Shanker Singham: ‘EU must compromise’

A trade expert influential with the UK government tells Euronews the EU must abandon its insistence on an all-island customs territory.

4 October 2019

United Kingdom

Why is Boris Johnson’s latest Brexit plan a headache for the EU?

EU leaders are reserving full judgement on the UK prime minister’s plan, but critics say it crosses several red lines.

3 October 2019

United Kingdom

Johnson to give EU 'final' Brexit plan in bid to take back control

The UK prime minister is to send the EU his revised plan for a new Brexit deal, minus the backstop, on Wednesday.

30 September 2019

United Kingdom

Brexit timeline: Boris Johnson’s month of turmoil in September

A blow-by-blow account of key events that have shaken the UK as it hurtles towards the EU exit door.

30 September 2019

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson slammed over ‘inflammatory’ language in Brexit debate

Amid rancorous scenes in parliament, the UK prime minister insisted the best way to heal divisions was to "get Brexit done".

26 September 2019

United Kingdom

Why are UK opposition parties lagging behind Boris Johnson?

Although under fire from all sides over Brexit, Britain's ruling Conservatives under Prime Minister Boris Johnson still lead in the opinion polls.

24 September 2019

United Kingdom

‘No to no-deal Brexit’: the 21 Tory rebels who defied Boris Johnson

A total of 21 Conservative MPs have been expelled after voting against the government to try to stop a no-deal Brexit.

3 September 2019