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Regardless of the personal or party consequences, politicians must not be afraid to tell the truth. And the truth is that the country is destined for irreparable harm No wonder the last battalion of John Major’s infamous bastards looked happy in the Commons on Wednesday night. The vote to trigger Article 50 and cut Britain […]

Europhile Ken Clarke delivered a passionate speech against Brexit in the House of Commons Article 50 debate MPs have defeated an SNP-wrecking amendment that would have stopped Theresa May triggering formal Brexit talks, by 336 votes to 100, in the House of Commons, London. – Credit: PA Wire/PA Images Speaking on Tuesday in the House […]

Is this really the country any one of us, Remain or Leave, voted for on June 23? THE NEW EUROPEAN SAYS: We want our country back, they said, and they voted accordingly. But take a step back and reflect for a moment on the last seven months: Is this really the country any one of […]

How did my MP vote on Article 50? Here are all the MPs who voted against Article 50 After two days of fractious debate in the House of Commons, members voted 498 in favour and 114 against formally beginning the UK’s exit from Europe. Here is the full list of the MPs who rebelled and […]

The European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill to pave the way for the formal Brexit process to begin under Article 50 has cleared its first hurdle in the House of Commons. But the main Commons skirmishes over the legislation will come during its committee stage from Monday to Wednesday next week, when MPs will scrutinise […]

MPs have voted in favour of triggering Article 50 paving the way for the formal Brexit process to begin. After two days of fractious debate in the House of Commons, members voted 498 in favour and 114 against formally beginning the UK’s exit from Europe. A successful rebellion was never on the cards after both […]

‘Choose Brexit,’ SNP MP Hannah Bardell. ‘Choose making up numbers from thin air about the NHS and plastering them on the side of buses.’ SNP MP Hannah Bardell delivered a biting alternative version of the famous Trainspotting opening speech. Speaking at the Article 50 debate in the House of Commons, Bardell channelled Ewan McGregor in […]

A look ahead to what will be a big – possibly the biggest yet – year for books from and around the continent When you think about European literature a couple of things might come to mind. Sprawling Russian epics the size of house bricks, maybe, whose list of aristocratic characters alone could fill a […]

The Brexit crisis is not the only emergency facing the UK and leaving the EU could spell the end for another union The UK is facing a major crisis because of the consequences and complexities involved in exiting the European Union. But an even greater calamity lies buried in the Brexit debacle. The underlying condition […]

Perceived wisdom says that Marine Le Pen cannot win this year’s French presidential election. But such complacency is deeply troubling At the beginning of the year, I already have a feeling of the same bad movie playing out again. The initial scene is rather cheerful. It will happen with friends in a cafe, or having […]

The New European and Newmarket Holidays are offering one lucky competition entrant the chance to discover the wonders of Iceland with a prize worth over £1100! Experience Reykjavik, one of Europe’s most surprising, welcoming and happening cities and the capital of the ‘Land of Fire and Ice’, on this unforgettable break for two people. Discover […]

Things are about to get a lot worse as Donald Trump begins to flex his muscles in the White House The witty slogans at the Women’s March inspired reflection about the rubbish spouted against us. ‘Men and women think differently’ – So they say. ‘Men are rational. Women are emotional. Thinking gets in the way. […]

En ce début d’année, j’ai déjà l’impression d’un mauvais film qui recommence. La scène initiale est plutôt gaie, elle se passe avec des amis autour d’un café, d’un thé, d’un verre, à dîner. J’écoute parler des gens au QI plus élevé que le mien, politiquement concernés, plein de bonnes intentions humanistes et plus ou moins […]

Why are you in the UK? 11 EU citizens share their experiences (good and bad) of living in Brexit Britain Begona (Photo: Susana De Dios) – Credit: Archant Ever since the referendum, EU citizens in the UK have been enduring great uncertainty, their future status unknown. One of them, Susana De Dios, a photographer, decided […]

Tweet them, email them and engage with them – do not stop Many of them – a majority in fact – did not want the UK to leave the European Union, and many represent constituencies which also strongly voted against Brexit. And yet, because their parties are insisting on a whipped vote on the issue, […]

Our treatment of those who fall foul of our immigration system shames our country. And more and more people are going to become ensnared in it Earlier this month, a 27-year-old Polish man detained at Morton Hall Immigration Removal Centre became a father. According to detainee support group the Unity Centre, he had been denied […]

The opening days of the Trump presidency have been part black comedy, part political thriller and part pure farce US President Donald Trump – Credit: Bloomberg via Getty Images Somehow it was inevitable that Donald Trump chose My Way as the tune to waltz first lady Melania around the floor at his Liberty inaugural ball. […]

There’s danger in getting too close to Donald Trump. As Theresa May heads to the White House she needs to keep her distance Lots of nonsense is talked about Britain’s ‘special relationship’ with the United States, born out of urgent mutual necessity in the Second World War and the subject of neurotic obsession, at least […]

Migration, elections, robot buses, doomed trade policies and a row over condoms Head of Knights of Malta quits in condoms row The head of the Knights of Malta – an ancient Catholic order – has resigned after a public row with Pope Francis over condoms. The pair clashed after British Grand Master Matthew Festing refused […]

Confused by another week in Brexit? Can’t keep up with all the insanity and inanity coming from 52% Our new weekly chart rates the no-good, the bad and the ugly from the last seven days Roger Helmer – Credit: PA Archive/PA Images 10. Roger Helmer (DOWN 7) The climate change-denying East Midlands MEP’s reputation for […]

The pro-Europe group behind the stunt to get EU flags flown at the Last Night of the Proms has hatched a new plan to take their message across the Atlantic. (EU Flags at the Proms) – Credit: Archant The team aim to drive a digital advertising van around Washington DC emblazoned with pro-European images and […]

The Article 50 legislation paving the way for Theresa May to start the Brexit process is to be rushed through the Commons within a fortnight. The Article 50 legislation paving the way for Theresa May to start the Brexit process is to be rushed through the Commons within a fortnight. The European Union (Notification of […]

Frustrated by the inadequacies and inflexibility of their mother tongue, the French increasingly turn to English to make up for its shortcomings Whether or not George W Bush really did tell Tony Blair that the problem with the French was that they didn’t have a word for entrepreneur (and no-one is totally sure) one thing […]

What will happen after the EU referendum? Key Brussels negotiator, Guy Verhofstadt is determined not to ‘go soft’ on Britain when Brexit talks begin ‘A dubious freedom’ Given the immense financial troubles in Europe — the strangled economy, the squabbling over scraps, the lack of problem solving — it is shocking to realize just how […]

When the triggering of Article 50 comes before the Commons many MPs will have a difficult decision – vote with their constituents or vote with the party whip. So far it appears only one Conservative – the indefatigable Europhile Ken Clarke – and a handful of Labour MPs are willing to ignore the party line. […]

From baffling cameo film roles and WWE wrestling fame to hair styling tips, we pick 48 things you never knew about the Donald via GIPHY Trump was born on June 14 1946, the day before Noddy Holder and Demis Roussos Trump was the tallest boy at the school he attended before being sent off to […]

Supreme Court ruling is shot in arm for democracy. PM must now produce White Paper, hold debate and give MPs proper say on any Brexit deal This article originally appeared on InFacts. The Supreme Court ruling that Theresa May cannot trigger Article 50 without parliament’s approval is a shot in the arm for democracy. But […]

The powerful television show that might just make a difference After three weeks in the Albert Ward recovering from a broken ankle, redoubtable 91-year-old Dolly Jackson is ready to be transferred. The good news is that following a search lasting several days, relieved staff have found her somewhere to go. The bad news is… there’s […]