Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – 13 September

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Greetings from Tyler, Somebody wake us when the fight over Brexit has concluded.  It turns out that the British Parliament is going to fight the will of the population with every procedural stunt at its disposal.  The twists and turns … Read More

Boris Johnson is edging closer towards agreeing a new Brexit deal

posted in: European Union, News

The Democratic Unionist Party which props up the Conservative government is willing to drop one of its strict Brexit red lines, according to reports. The Northern Irish party is reportedly willing to accept a regulatory border in the Irish sea. … Read More

Merkel: US No Longer ‘Automatically’ Plays Role of Europe’s Defender

posted in: Germany, News

TEHRAN (FNA)- Speaking before the lower house of parliament in Berlin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel stated on Wednesday that the US will no longer defend Europe automatically and that the latter should make more efforts to defend itself. “Europe is … Read More

Angela Merkel says there is hope for Brexit deal ‘right up to the last day’

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Mrs. Merkel hinted that Brussels would insist on level playing field guarantees as part of any agreement CREDIT: HAYOUNG JEON/EPA Angela Merkel has said there is still every chance of a Brexit deal being struck as British negotiators headed to Brussels for further … Read More

Boris Johnson: ‘I’d rather be dead in a ditch than delay Brexit’

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BORIS JOHNSON saw the Brexit civil war reach his own family yesterday as his younger brother resigned as an MP and minister. The PM begged Jo to stay on during a late-night heart-to-heart at Downing Street but the universities minister … Read More

Johnson faces showdown in Parliament as MPs seek to block no-deal Brexit

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Boris JohnsonPhoto: Victoria Jones/PA Boris Johnson faces a showdown in Parliament after he vowed to push for a snap general election if rebel MPs succeed in a bid to seize control of parliamentary proceedings. Parliament returns on Tuesday after recess, … Read More

Brexit: Boris Johnson paves way for snap election

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Johnson: ‘There are no circumstances in which I will ask Brussels to delay’ BORIS Johnson has raised the stakes over Brexit, paving the way for a general election on Monday, October 14. He made clear that if MPs backed a move … Read More

Boris Johnson calls an emergency Cabinet meeting today ahead of crunch Brexit vote

–Boris Johnson will make a statement outside No10 this evening amid frantic speculation about a snap election –Ministers have been holding crisis talks as PM faces defeat at hands of Remainer MPs trying to block No Deal –Mr. Johnson declared … Read More

Boris Johnson urges MPs to back him over Brexit, saying: ‘I don’t want an election’

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has suggested he will call a general election if MPs succeed in a move that could delay Brexit. In a statement outside Downing Street, he said: “I want everybody to know – there are no circumstances in … Read More

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