The European Commission has accused the UK of breaching EU rules by not putting forward a new commissioner. The EU executive has asked the UK to nominate a member for the new Commission, due to take office next month. But the UK has said it cannot put forward a name due to rules governing December’s general election. The move is… Read more »
Brexit: What is Article 50? It will begin the process of the UK leaving the EU, but what exactly is Article 50? Shafik Mandhai | 15 Mar 2017 06:58 GMT | Infographic, Europe, United Kingdom, European Union, Brexit The British government will formally notify the European Council of its decision to leave the European Union by invoking Article 50 of the… Read more »
Brexit divisions laid bare in heated Parliamentary debate MPs argue passionately about the Government’s bill to trigger Article 50, formally beginning the process of leaving the EU. 15:48, UK,Wednesday 01 February 2017 By Jon Craig, Chief Political Correspondent The first major Commons vote on the road towards the UK leaving the EU is to take place after MPs complete a… Read more »