Politics of the United Kingdom

The minimum consensus

The Hellenic Parliament's democratic parties must agree on the handling of those convicted of running a criminal organization. 

Although the relevant debate has opened very close to the general elections, there is no room for calculations and political expediencies. 

Together, they must all find a way to protect the institution of Parliament and public life.

ND says will not accept 'fast track' process for Prespes deal vote

Conservative New Democracy sources said on Monday that the party would not permit any effort by the leftist government to "fast track" a debate and vote on the contentious Prespes name deal.

ND will fight to make it known that the Prespes agreement is harmful, party sources said.

UK and EU 'Agree Text' of Draft Withdrawal Agreement

UK and EU officials have agreed the draft text of a Brexit agreement after months of negotiations, reported BBC. 

A cabinet source told the BBC that the document has been agreed at a technical level by officials from both sides after intensive discussions this week.

A special cabinet meeting will be held at 14:00 GMT on Wednesday as Theresa May seeks ministers' backing.

UK's Labour party ponders supporting new Brexit referendum

LONDON (AP) — Britain's Labour Party opened its annual conference on Sunday facing a huge choice — whether to change policy and call for a new referendum that could halt the country's departure from the European Union.

The support of the main opposition party would be a major boost to campaigners for a second vote on Brexit.

Theresa May to Outline Her Five Tests for Brexit in Mansion House Speech

Theresa May is to spell out her aims for UK-EU trade after Brexit, declaring she hopes to agree an "ambitious economic partnership" with the bloc.

In a major speech at the Mansion House, in the City of London, the Prime Minister will claim Britain will become "a champion of free trade" after Brexit.

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