İsviçre'de seçmenler, ülkenin nüfusunu 2050'ye kadar 10 milyonla sınırlamayı amaçlayan aşırı sağ öneriyi reddetti. "İsviçre'nin Brexit'i" olarak anılan teklife seçmenlerin %54,79'u "hayır" dedi.
Swiss voters appear to have rejected a far-right proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million. The initiative, dubbed "the Swiss Brexit," faced concerns over economic impact and EU relations.
Generation X, typically disengaged, is now voicing economic grievances, driving One Nation's popularity to nearly match Labor's. Facing stagnant wages, high costs, and low home ownership, this 'sandwich generation' feels left behind by a system they perceive as favoring the rich.
Generation X, typically disengaged, is now in their 50s and driving Australia's populist surge, particularly towards One Nation. Economic grievances, including low wage growth, high cost of living, and declining home ownership, are fueling their discontent and political engagement.
Ten years after the Brexit vote, analysis shows severe economic costs for the UK. The pound remains below pre-referendum levels, growth has slowed significantly, trade faces friction, business investment and productivity have stalled, and employment has suffered, with public support for Brexit fading.
The EU and UK car industries are urging the European Commission to adjust the Brexit trade deal, seeking a second suspension of tariffs on electric vehicle imports due to struggles in meeting 'made in Europe' battery production targets by 2027.
Post-Brexit, 25% of British musicians lost all EU work, 45% saw tour earnings drop by 45%, and 59% find EU touring no longer viable due to new restrictions and costs.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has indicated he would prioritize transforming the UK's social care system if he became Prime Minister, criticizing Westminster's reluctance to address difficult policy issues. He proposes accelerating the Casey review and exploring funding mechanisms like a 'care levy' to address the crisis.
Political editors Beth Rigby and Robert Peston argue that politicians, not journalists, are responsible for the "decade of chaos" in Westminster, refuting claims that the media revels in political crises. They state their role is to report the facts of ongoing instability.
Post-Brexit red tape, visa rules, and extra costs are significantly limiting work opportunities for UK actors in the EU, impacting both established and emerging talent, particularly those from working-class backgrounds.
An Indian care worker, Shabin Shaji, has won nearly £30,000 in a landmark employment tribunal case against Swan Care Solutions Ltd in England. The company failed to provide Shaji with any work for a year after he emigrated from India, leaving him in destitution and reliant on charity.
A former Labour minister and economists argue Brexit was a complex issue with no easy solutions, leading to significant economic costs for the UK. Studies suggest GDP per head is 8% lower than if the UK had remained in the EU, with investment and productivity also impacted.
Iceland's foreign minister fears the country faces a 'Brexit moment' in its looming EU referendum amid warnings over misinformation and foreign interference.
Alberta, Canada's oil-rich province, is set for an October vote on potentially seeking independence, prompting PM Mark Carney to warn against the move, likening it to Brexit's risks.
Les élections locales du 7 mai ont vu le Labour perdre sa majorité à Birmingham, tandis que Reform UK a fait une percée. La ville fait face à une administration ingouvernable et à une situation financière précaire, reflétant une nouvelle ère de multipartisme en Angleterre et au Pays de Galles.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith unveiled a confusing referendum question on secession, drawing parallels to Brexit and sparking criticism from separatists, federalists, and experts alike. The move aims to quell internal party dissent but has been labeled a "national crisis" and "catastrophic."
The article critiques Britain's post-Brexit political stagnation and its diminished influence in Europe, contrasting it with the EU's growing push for "strategic autonomy" amid global geopolitical shifts and the war in Ukraine.
Peter Hargreaves, a major Brexit donor, profited from the insecurity it created. The article argues that politicians who generate crises, like Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson, often benefit from public anger and a lack of accountability, contrary to democratic theory.
Chris Bryant, Secrétaire d'État britannique, souhaite la réintégration du Royaume-Uni dans l'UE de son vivant, malgré les obstacles. Il souligne les problèmes économiques causés par le Brexit.
Un sondaggio YouGov indica Andy Burnham come favorito per la successione a Keir Starmer alla guida del Labour, con il 47% dei consensi tra gli iscritti. Wes Streeting è dato all'8%, mentre Angela Rayner segue all'8%.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon expressed concerns that the UK's political climate could impact the bank's multibillion-dollar London office tower plans. He stated that a government "hostile to the banks" might lead JPMorgan to reconsider investments, despite supporting Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves.
Burnham vows not to 're-run' Brexit and King joins 'buddies' at Chelsea Flower Show leads the papers.
Brexit negotiators warn the UK would not regain its past special terms if it sought to rejoin the EU. Senior Labour figures have discussed future re-entry, but former officials stress membership would be on "normal terms," requiring the pooling of sovereignty.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham stated he would not "re-run" Brexit arguments, despite calling it "damaging." He also ruled out the UK rejoining the EU, respecting the referendum result. This comes amid speculation about a Labour leadership contest.
