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Explained: From Trade To Climate, 5 Takeaways From European Union Election
The European Parliament took a shift to the right after a four-day election concluded on Sunday, with more eurosceptic nationalists and fewer mainstream liberals and Greens.
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Nigel Farage: Brexit Firebrand Who Announced Eighth Bid To Become UK MP
Nigel Farage, who announced on Monday an eighth bid to become a British MP, has risen from fringe eurosceptic rabble-rouser to an attention-grabbing figurehead who wants to "reshape" right-wing UK politics.
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Once Mussolini Admirer, She's Set To Head Italy After Far-Right Victory
Italy took a sharp turn to the right Monday after Giorgia Meloni's Eurosceptic populist party swept to victory in general elections, putting the one-time Mussolini admirer on course to become the first woman to lead the country.
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Liz Truss's Political Journey To 10 Downing Street
The UK's next prime minister, Liz Truss, takes power as a traditional, low-tax Conservative eurosceptic promising to turbo-charge economic growth.
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UK MP David Amess, Stabbed To Death In London, Was Lifelong Eurosceptic
A British lawmaker since 1983 from the Conservatives' right wing, David Amess was a maverick Eurosceptic long before the party leadership embraced all-out opposition to the EU.
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Big Ben To Bong For Brexit? British MPs Hope So
A group of eurosceptic lawmakers has revived an attempt to get Big Ben to chime for Britain's departure from the European Union, The Daily Telegraph newspaper reported on Thursday.
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Won't Contest Seats Conservatives Won In Last UK Election: Nigel Farage
Eurosceptic leader Nigel Farage announced Monday that his Brexit Party would not challenge seats held by the governing Conservatives at next month's election, in a potential boost for Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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Boris Johnson Smashes Record For Most Money Raised By UK Politician
Boris Johnson has broken the record for the most money raised by a British politician in his bid to become prime minister, winning the backing of eurosceptic financiers after hardening his Brexit stance with a "do or die" pledge.
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UK's Boris Johnson Returns As Telegraph Columnist
After resigning as foreign minister last week over Prime Minister Theresa May's compromise plan for Brexit, Boris Johnson is back at his old job as a columnist at the eurosceptic Daily Telegraph newspaper.
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"Where Are Your Manners?": British Politicians Outraged At Donald Trump
British politicians expressed outrage Friday at US President Donald Trump's attack on the government's Brexit strategy, although one leading eurosceptic said it was "perfectly reasonable".
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Italy Plunges Into Political Crisis, PM-Designate Gives Up Government Formation Bid
Italy could be forced to hold new elections after Giuseppe Conte gave up his bid to form a government following the collapse of talks with the president over including a eurosceptic economy minister in his cabinet.
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Emmanuel Macron Favourite As France Votes For New President, Early Turnout Low
French voters were choosing on Sunday between pro-European Union and a eurosceptic for their next president, with early figures indicating a relatively low turnout. Opinion polls predicted that the 39-year-old former economy minister Emmanuel Macron would win the five-year presidency, seeing off the National Front's Marine Le Pen after an election ...
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French Candidate Marine Le Pen Announces Eurosceptic Prime Minister Pick, If Elected
Far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen announced Saturday that if she wins France's May 7 runoff she would name eurosceptic Nicolas Dupont-Aignan as her prime minister.
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Denmark Picks Eurosceptic Anders Samuelsen As Foreign Minister
Denmark's new coalition government on Monday picked an outspoken Eurosceptic as its new foreign minister, marking a potential political shift in a country where opposition against the European Union is growing.
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Diane James Quits As Head Of UK Independence Party
Britain's eurosceptic UK Independence Party was thrown into turmoil on Tuesday as its leader Diane James quit, citing "personal and professional reasons" for stepping down just 18 days after her election.
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Explained: From Trade To Climate, 5 Takeaways From European Union Election
The European Parliament took a shift to the right after a four-day election concluded on Sunday, with more eurosceptic nationalists and fewer mainstream liberals and Greens.
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Nigel Farage: Brexit Firebrand Who Announced Eighth Bid To Become UK MP
Nigel Farage, who announced on Monday an eighth bid to become a British MP, has risen from fringe eurosceptic rabble-rouser to an attention-grabbing figurehead who wants to "reshape" right-wing UK politics.
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Once Mussolini Admirer, She's Set To Head Italy After Far-Right Victory
Italy took a sharp turn to the right Monday after Giorgia Meloni's Eurosceptic populist party swept to victory in general elections, putting the one-time Mussolini admirer on course to become the first woman to lead the country.
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Liz Truss's Political Journey To 10 Downing Street
The UK's next prime minister, Liz Truss, takes power as a traditional, low-tax Conservative eurosceptic promising to turbo-charge economic growth.
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UK MP David Amess, Stabbed To Death In London, Was Lifelong Eurosceptic
A British lawmaker since 1983 from the Conservatives' right wing, David Amess was a maverick Eurosceptic long before the party leadership embraced all-out opposition to the EU.
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Big Ben To Bong For Brexit? British MPs Hope So
A group of eurosceptic lawmakers has revived an attempt to get Big Ben to chime for Britain's departure from the European Union, The Daily Telegraph newspaper reported on Thursday.
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Won't Contest Seats Conservatives Won In Last UK Election: Nigel Farage
Eurosceptic leader Nigel Farage announced Monday that his Brexit Party would not challenge seats held by the governing Conservatives at next month's election, in a potential boost for Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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Boris Johnson Smashes Record For Most Money Raised By UK Politician
Boris Johnson has broken the record for the most money raised by a British politician in his bid to become prime minister, winning the backing of eurosceptic financiers after hardening his Brexit stance with a "do or die" pledge.
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UK's Boris Johnson Returns As Telegraph Columnist
After resigning as foreign minister last week over Prime Minister Theresa May's compromise plan for Brexit, Boris Johnson is back at his old job as a columnist at the eurosceptic Daily Telegraph newspaper.
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"Where Are Your Manners?": British Politicians Outraged At Donald Trump
British politicians expressed outrage Friday at US President Donald Trump's attack on the government's Brexit strategy, although one leading eurosceptic said it was "perfectly reasonable".
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Italy Plunges Into Political Crisis, PM-Designate Gives Up Government Formation Bid
Italy could be forced to hold new elections after Giuseppe Conte gave up his bid to form a government following the collapse of talks with the president over including a eurosceptic economy minister in his cabinet.
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Emmanuel Macron Favourite As France Votes For New President, Early Turnout Low
French voters were choosing on Sunday between pro-European Union and a eurosceptic for their next president, with early figures indicating a relatively low turnout. Opinion polls predicted that the 39-year-old former economy minister Emmanuel Macron would win the five-year presidency, seeing off the National Front's Marine Le Pen after an election ...
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French Candidate Marine Le Pen Announces Eurosceptic Prime Minister Pick, If Elected
Far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen announced Saturday that if she wins France's May 7 runoff she would name eurosceptic Nicolas Dupont-Aignan as her prime minister.
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Denmark Picks Eurosceptic Anders Samuelsen As Foreign Minister
Denmark's new coalition government on Monday picked an outspoken Eurosceptic as its new foreign minister, marking a potential political shift in a country where opposition against the European Union is growing.
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Diane James Quits As Head Of UK Independence Party
Britain's eurosceptic UK Independence Party was thrown into turmoil on Tuesday as its leader Diane James quit, citing "personal and professional reasons" for stepping down just 18 days after her election.
