Brexit
Coronavirus Could Delay Brexit Talks, Even If They're By Video Chat
BuzzFeed News has seen an internal email revealing UK concerns that remote talks will not happen because relevant EU staff are working from home.
14 Memes, die nur witzig sind, wenn du Teil der EU bist
Ode an die Freude.
Britain Has Left The EU, And The Moment It Became Official Looked Dramatically Different Across The Country
The end of a 47-year relationship.
イギリスがEUを離脱 その歓喜と反発を写し取った12枚の写真
その歴史的な瞬間を、人々はどう迎えたのか。
The UK Has Left The European Union After Almost Half A Century Of Membership
Boris Johnson said Brexit heralds “the dawn of a new era”. Donald Tusk tweeted: "My dear British friends. We were, we are, and we will always be a Community. And no brexit will ever change that. 🇪🇺❤️🇬🇧".
It's Brexit Day, So Here's A Quiz For People Who Haven't Been Paying Attention But Want To Catch Up On Some Of The Details
I'd like to dedicate this one to Danny Dyer.
Theresa May Has Earned Almost £400,000 Since Quitting As Prime Minister
May will receive a £190,000 “signing bonus” after agreeing a deal with the Washington Speakers Bureau agency last month.
The Brexit Withdrawal Agreement Has Finally Passed Parliament
After months of trying to get through Parliament, the agreement sailed through on the back of Boris Johnson's crushing general election win.
A Top Boris Johnson Aide Says The UK Will Have A “Special Relationship” With Viktor Orbán’s Hungary After Brexit
Tim Montgomerie praised the "interesting early thinking on the limits of liberalism" by Hungary's authoritarian government at an event hosted by a right-wing think tank.
Here's Why January Is Going To Be Another Crucial Month In UK Politics
Yes, we know there's been a lot of politics recently, but unfortunately, you're going to have to pay attention for a little bit longer.
Britain Will Finally Leave The EU Next Month After MPs Voted To Pass Boris Johnson's Brexit Bill
The Conservatives’ election victory last week ensured that the withdrawal agreement bill sailed through the House of Commons at its second reading.
Brexit Is A Problem For Labour In Northern Seats, But Candidates Say Corbyn Is An Even Bigger One
A Labour frontbencher was secretly recorded this week saying the party was struggling in the heartlands; candidates and voters told BuzzFeed News he was right.
These Labour Candidates Have Faced Abuse For Opposing Brexit But Have No Regrets
Three women Labour candidates who backed a second referendum while representing leave constituencies tell BuzzFeed News they've faced abuse and a potential hit at the ballot box — but won't back down.
Trump Said He Wants "Nothing To Do" With The NHS, 6 Months After Saying It Was "On The Table" For Trade Talks
"If you handed it to us on a silver platter, we would want nothing to do with it," the president insisted.
A Former Tory Minister's Lonely Last Stand Against The Rise Of Populism In British Politics
"The failure to stand would, to my mind, have meant that I allowed something that I believe to be very, very bad to happen," said David Gauke.
The Person Who Released Leaked US-UK Trade Documents Showed "Suspicious" Reddit Behaviour
Questions remain about how 450 pages of unredacted government papers covering the NHS and food standards were posted to Reddit five weeks ago.
The Brexit Election Is Starting To Look Like A Failure For Jo Swinson
With her Liberal Democrat party sliding in the polls, and after a mauling from a hostile TV audience, can Swinson claw back support in the last three weeks?
Labour Complained About Sky News Calling It "The Brexit Election". The Regulator Told Them To Chill
Labour had argued the slogan "does the Tories’ work for them" because it focussed attention away from other key issues such as the NHS or public services.
These Emails Show John Bercow Cancelled An Interview After The BBC Refused To Give A Written Promise He Wouldn’t Be Asked About Bullying
In emails seen by BuzzFeed News, Bercow’s agent told producers the former speaker had “good reasons” for the condition.
A New Class Of Angry Partisan Facebook Pages Are Dominating The Online War In The British General Election
While parties bombard voters with targeted ads, a bigger digital war is being fought under the radar between populist Brexiteer and Corbynite pages with massive audiences.
How Canterbury Became The Battleground Of The Remainers
This ultra-marginal seat reveals how the Remain vote is splitting apart due to tensions between Labour and the Liberal Democrats — while the Brexit vote becomes more united.
The Tories Think Their Election Ground Game Is Strong, But They Are Losing The Air War
Boris Johnson's team remain relaxed and think they are on course for a small majority on Dec. 12. But privately, some are starting to get jittery.
Boris Johnson Said Northern Ireland Was Getting A Great Brexit Deal But His Struggle To Explain Why Was ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
“Actually Northern Ireland has got a great deal. You keep free movement, you keep access to the single market.”
These Pro-Remain Labour Politicians Are Furious That A Remain Alliance Is Standing Against Them
"I thought the point of the Remain Alliance was to defeat Brexit MPs and it seems really odd to me," one Labour candidate told BuzzFeed News.
Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party General Election Launch Was Straight Out Of Donald Trump’s Playbook
Whipping up the crowds, pumping music, jabs at the media, slick camerawork — it was all about the people versus the establishment.
These Women MPs Are Standing Down. Here Are The Proudest Moments Of Their Career.
Behind the scenes — away from the toxic atmosphere of Parliament — MPs recall the meaningful, positive impact they've had on people's lives.
An Intelligence Report Will Say UK Spy Agencies Found No Evidence Of Russian State Interference In The Outcome Of The Brexit Referendum
Downing Street is under pressure to publish the report by Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee on Russian threats to the UK before the election.
The UK Will Have A General Election On Dec. 12
MPs finally granted Boris Johnson an election at his fourth time of asking, after they failed to find another way through the Brexit impasse.
These Are All The “Dear Donald” Letters Theresa May And Boris Johnson Sent Tusk Since The Brexit Referendum
"XOXO, the UK prime minister."
A Leaked Report Revealed People’s Vote Was Told It Needed A “Clean Slate” Of Key Staffers To End A “Culture Of Mistrust”
The analysis, commissioned by the campaign, criticised its leadership and strategy and called for proper processes to deal with cronyism, bullying, and harassment.
Liz Truss Charged The Taxpayer To Hire A Photographer For Her World Trade Tour
Banging the drum for "Global Britain"...and her own personal social media brand.
Boris Johnson Said He'll Try To Get A General Election On Dec. 12
The prime minister will allow MPs another chance to pass his Brexit deal if they back his motion for an election to be tabled on Monday.
Boris Johnson Raised The Issue Of Northern Ireland Export Forms With Jean-Claude Juncker And Then Agreed To Them
The prime minister was fully aware that the issue of export forms would be problematic back home, but signed off on it anyway in order to secure the agreement with the EU.
4 Things Boris Johnson Said About Brexit At Prime Minister's Questions That Weren't Really True
Terminological inexactitudes in action.
Boris Johnson's Top Team Is At War Over Whether To Call An Election
The prime minister's chief aide Dominic Cummings is behind the renewed drive for an election, but other senior aides, cabinet ministers, and Tory MPs are opposed.
Boris Johnson Has Lost A Crunch Vote On His Timetable To Deliver Brexit By Oct. 31
The prime minister's attempt to ram legislation through Parliament in time to take the UK out of the EU by Oct. 31 has failed.
Boris Johnson's Allies Say There Will Be An Election If His Brexit Deal Is Softened By MPs
Downing Street has been divided over what to do if Parliament tries to add a customs union to the deal the prime minister struck with the EU: Accept it and deliver Brexit, or delay and go for an election.
The Parliament's Battle With Brexit, Explained For Normal People
Right. OK. Right. So you’ve come back to find out what the hell is happening with Brexit, have you?
Tory MPs Who Previously Backed A Customs Union Are Now Shifting Against It
Ahead of a crunch amendment that could sink Boris Johnson's Brexit deal, several MPs told BuzzFeed News they are switching to vote in his favour.
Boris Johnson's Top Team Think 15 Votes Will Decide Whether His Brexit Deal Passes
Conservative MPs and advisers have begun a 24-hour make-or-break horsetrading mission with Labour MPs, Eurosceptic rebels, and former Tory Remainers.
EU Leaders Have Not Expressed A View On Delaying Brexit. That Doesn't Mean They Wouldn't.
Following a discussion between EU leaders, a senior European government official told BuzzFeed News: "The feeling is that an extension would, if requested, be given".
These Brexit Rebels Have Signalled They Could Vote For Boris Johnson's New Deal
MPs will vote on the new EU withdrawal agreement on Saturday. BuzzFeed News is keeping a rolling list of past rebels who are switching to back Johnson's deal.
Boris Johnson Has Agreed A New Brexit Deal With The EU
It's now over to Parliament on Saturday to decide whether to back the agreement.
DUP MPs Are Split On Whether To Back Boris Johnson’s Proposed Brexit Deal
One source said that the DUP’s 10 Westminster MPs were split 7 to 3 in favour of backing a deal, with the party's deputy leader Nigel Dodds holding out against.
Ministers Have Repeatedly Refused To Reveal The Legal Basis For Boris Johnson’s Secret Plan To Track User Data
Different departments have given contradictory reasons for withholding the legal basis for a huge data-tracking exercise on the government's website.
Rupert Murdoch Is Fighting To Keep His Fraying Empire Behind Trump And Boris Johnson
The possibility of Murdoch changing direction remains a liberal fantasy, but he is navigating deep political divides inside his own empire.
The EU Thinks A Brexit Deal Is Unlikely This Week But Leaders Could Agree To Hold Another Summit Before Oct. 31
A diplomatic memo says a text on customs arrangements probably won’t be ready in time for this week’s European Council meeting.
Boris Johnson’s Allies Are “Praying” For A Brexit Deal This Week But Fear A Delay Is Now Inevitable
Number 10 is worried talks with the EU could break down on Wednesday and believes that, even if a deal can be struck, the PM may still have to extend beyond October 31.
Amber Rudd, Philip Hammond, And David Gauke Are In Talks To Lead A New Political Grouping At The Next Election
One person with knowledge of the conversations described the group as a party in all but name.
Brexit Protests Could Put A Huge Strain On Police Officers During One Of The Busiest Nights Of Their Year
“Whoever decided on the 31st as a good day to leave [the EU] clearly has no idea of the concept of policing whatsoever."
Downing Street Is Split As Senior Boris Johnson Allies Turn On Dominic Cummings
As talks with Brussels appeared close to breakdown, BuzzFeed News can reveal details of a “parallel government” being run out of Number 10 by Johnson’s longstanding adviser Eddie Lister.
The Prime Minister's Top Adviser Is A Style Icon. Here's How You Can Get His Look.
Because Brexit doesn't mean you can't look good.
These Brexit Rebels Have Indicated They Could Vote For Boris Johnson's Proposals
Disclaimer: Even if the prime minister has the numbers in the Commons, it means nothing unless the EU agree to his plans.
The UK’s Chief Brexit Negotiator Has Admitted Boris Johnson’s Brexit Plan Could Have A Problem: Smuggling Across The Irish Border
Exclusive: BuzzFeed News has learned that David Frost has recognised that Boris Johnson's Brexit plan "only works for those who want to comply".
A Leaked Tory Memo Ordered MPs To Call The EU "Crazy" If It Rejects Boris Johnson's Brexit Proposals
BuzzFeed News has seen a special "lines to take" email from the prime minister's aides that shows how the government is planning to blame Brussels if talks break down.
Just The Latest Brexit Shenanigans, Explained For People Who Need To Know
WARNING: There is quite a lot going on here.
Boris Johnson Has Handed £100,000 Of Taxpayers’ Cash To One Of His Main Donors
The money is supposed to help Bristol port get “ready for Brexit”. But the port's owners — who donated £25,000 to Johnson's leadership campaign — previously already declared themselves “Brexit ready”.
A Cabinet Divide Is Opening Up Over Whether Boris Johnson Can Delay Brexit
Ministers and senior advisers have split into three groups: October 31ers, delayers, and pragmatists. “When it comes to the crunch, is he in group one or group three?” one minister said.
Labour MPs In Leave-Voting Areas Think Labour's Brexit Policy Will Cost Them Their Seats
"It may prove to be the case that if we stand in the middle of the road then we get run over," said one MP.
Boris Johnson Heads To Tory Conference With His Brexit Policy "Melting Down Like A Scene From 'Chernobyl'"
A prominent Tory MP compared the PM's strategy to HBO's miniseries about the nuclear disaster, with Dominic Cummings playing the bad-tempered chief engineer blamed for the meltdown.
Germany Will Not Agree To Delay Brexit “Just For The Sake Of It”
Berlin is still hoping Boris Johnson will send concrete proposals soon.
The Brexit Party Doesn't Accept Members Because It Feared Supporters Of Far-Right Groups Would Join
Nigel Farage's party adopted an unusual structure to keep out supporters of the BNP and EDL, according to an email disclosed by the Electoral Commission.
Boris Johnson's Allies Are Unrepentant About His Language After Last Night's Furious Commons Debate
The prime minister has provoked fury from opposition MPs and upset some of his own Conservative supporters, but government sources told BuzzFeed News he should ignore the calls to apologise.
Female MPs Accused Boris Johnson Of Putting Their Lives In Danger After A Furious Brexit Debate In Parliament
BuzzFeed News spoke to several MPs who accused Johnson of "inciting violence" and using "the language of fascism".
Cabinet Ministers Are Privately Threatening A Radical Overhaul Of The Courts After The Supreme Court Brexit Judgment
Publicly, ministers are saying they respect the decision of the judges. Behind the scenes, they are threatening politically appointed judges, a written constitution, and the scrapping of the Human Rights Act.
Labour Will Try To Force Boris Johnson To Publish The Legal Advice On Suspending Parliament
Shadow Brexit secretary Keir Starmer told BuzzFeed News the party would use a humble address motion to secure the advice if the attorney general refuses to release it.
Boris Johnson's Decision To Suspend Parliament Is Unlawful. WTF Happens Now?
Will Boris Johnson fly home to face the music — and what will it look like when he does?
The Supreme Court Has Ruled Boris Johnson's Suspension Of Parliament Was Unlawful
The judgment is the most constitutionally significant in recent history — and a massive blow to the authority of the prime minister.
The Brexit Campaign's Biggest Donor Has Been Cleared Of Electoral Crimes
The National Crime Agency said it hadn't found any evidence that businessman Arron Banks wasn't the true source of donations around the 2016 Brexit referendum.
Labour Members Rejected A Motion To Campaign For Remain
To the dismay of trade unions like Unison, delegates backed a motion for a second referendum and to postpone a decision on picking a side until after a general election.
Labour Is Heading Towards A Conference Showdown On Brexit That Could See The Party Backing Remain
The party's conference will vote on two contradictory motions — one backing Jeremy Corbyn's "neutral" position, the other backing staying in the EU.
Boris Johnson's Choice: Shift For A Brexit Deal Or “Go Straight Through” The Rebel Law Blocking No-Deal
If a deal can be done, Downing Street has a plan for inducements and political pressure to win over rebel MPs. If there’s no deal, it wants to ensure the EU does not offer an extension.
This Is What The EU Thinks Of Boris Johnson’s Brexit Proposals
A diplomatic note seen by BuzzFeed News reveals that European officials believe documents sent by the PM contain only "concepts" that are "not detailed".
Boris Johnson Has Finally Sent The EU Some Ideas On How To Solve The Brexit Mess
The text sets out some of the UK’s initial thoughts on how to solve the so-called backstop issue, sources told BuzzFeed News.
Michael Gove’s No-Deal Committee Has Rejected A Liz Truss Plan To Give Businesses £1,500 “Brexit Vouchers”
A Cabinet row has broken out after the international trade secretary’s proposal became one of the few to be knocked back by Gove’s committee overseeing no-deal planning.
The Lib Dems Could Back Britain Rejoining The EU After Brexit
“The Russians might be breathing down our necks. Not just flying sorties over the UK once a month — we may feel like we needed that security,” Tom Brake, the party’s Brexit spokesperson, told BuzzFeed News.
People Are Trapped In Marriages Because The Divorce Bill Was Dropped After Boris Johnson Suspended Parliament
BuzzFeed News spoke to one man in his seventies who is unable to marry the woman he loves. “Who knows how long we’ve got,” he said.
Boris Johnson Secretly Asked For A Massive Amount Of User Data To Be Tracked. Dominic Cummings Said It’s “TOP PRIORITY”.
Leaked documents show the prime minister’s chief adviser emailed senior officials instructing them: “We must get this stuff finalised ASAP.”
Theresa May Is Accused Of Putting “Mates Over Morals” After Knighting A Cricketer Convicted Of Assault
MPs criticised the former PM after Geoffrey Boycott said he “couldn’t give a toss” about criticism from domestic abuse charities over his conviction for beating his girlfriend.
This Is What That Almighty Furore In Parliament Last Night Was All About
"I couldn't give a flying flamingo."
Boris Johnson Has Had Another Busy Night Of Losing Votes In The House Of Commons
The prime minister lost his sixth vote in a row as MPs rejected an October election and demanded his senior aides release their private Brexit WhatsApp messages.
John Bercow Will Stand Down As Speaker On Oct. 31
His departure will take place on the day Britain is due to leave the European Union.
Leaked WhatsApps Reveal Some Tory MPs Are Urging Boris Johnson To Break The Law To Deliver Brexit
Two Conservative MPs backed the prime minister to ignore new legislation blocking no-deal. The justice secretary had to warn them the government "observes the rule of law at all times".
Amber Rudd Has Quit The Cabinet And The Conservative Party
Another former cabinet minister, Philip Hammond, announced his intention to take legal advice against the government shortly after.
This Week In Ludicrous Brexit Carnage, Explained For Americans
In which Boris Johnson loses a bunch of votes, falls out with his brother, upsets the police, overpays for a fish, and calls Jeremy Corbyn a chicken.
British Journalists Will Try "Chlorinated Chicken" On A Press Tour Of American Farms Paid For By The US Government
The US government wants to influence the way British media portrays American meat products, BuzzFeed News has learned.
All The Ways Brexit Could Go Now, Explained For People Who Are Confused
We’re in the endgame now. Or maybe we’re not.
Boris Johnson Told Donald Tusk At The G7 That The UK Would Provide Brexit Proposals “Next Week.” It Didn’t.
An EU diplomatic note seen by BuzzFeed News said that the UK has yet to put forward any concrete proposals and ideas.
Boris Johnson’s Brother Has Just Quit As An MP And Minister Over Brexit
“I’ve been torn between family loyalty and the national interest,” Jo Johnson said.
Boris Johnson Tried To Call An Election But Lost The Vote In Another Blow To His Authority
Jeremy Corbyn said he would only back an election once legislation blocking a no-deal Brexit had become law.
The Brexit Crystal Ball, Explained For People Who Want To Know What The Hell Is Going On
Everything you need to know about the latest circle of political hell.
LGBT Lib Dem Members Are Quitting The Party Over The Defection Of Ex-Tory MP Phillip Lee
“I don’t see Dr Phillip Lee as a liberal,” one told BuzzFeed News.
The Brexit Chaos Is Coming To You: Here’s Six Things You Should Pay Attention To
Everything you need to know ahead of the Brexit endgame this week.
Here Is The Full List Of Rebel Tory MPs Planning To Vote Against Boris Johnson On Brexit
These are the names that will be crucial in the Brexit endgame this week.
Read The Transcript Of Political Journalists Asking The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson About The New Dog
What political crisis? There’s a good boy over there!
A Leaked Motion From Rebel MPs To Block A No-Deal Brexit Reveals They Plan To Push The New Law Through In Just A Few Hours
BuzzFeed News has been leaked a draft of the motion drawn up by Oliver Letwin, Dominic Grieve, and Keir Starmer to force the prime minister to the EU to ask for a Brexit extension if he doesn’t have a deal before Oct. 31.
MPs Are Seriously Worried That Boris Johnson Could Drop The Domestic Abuse Bill
The flagship legislation is hanging in the balance after Johnson announced the suspension of Parliament.
Boris Johnson Is Planning A Series Of Extreme Measures In The Coming Weeks To Force Through Brexit
Number 10 is considering disrupting a “time bomb” Northern Ireland debate, creating new bank holidays, filibustering Parliament, and having the prime minister refuse to resign if he loses a vote of no confidence.
Westminster Is In Turmoil After Boris Johnson Asked The Queen To Suspend Parliament
MPs will not sit for around five weeks in September and October as the Brexit deadline looms. The Commons speaker said it was a "constitutional outrage".
