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As Brexit Throws UK Gov’t in Turmoil, ‘We See Only the Shadows’ of What is Really Happening
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As Brexit Throws UK Gov’t in Turmoil, ‘We See Only the Shadows’ of What is Really Happening

Prof. John Weeks talks about what is behind the Brexit maneuvering that has led to Boris Johnson’s and David Davis’s resignations from Theresa May’s cabinet and how this will affect the process by which the…

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President’s UK Visit ‘An Opportunity for British People to Unite’ Against Trump
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President’s UK Visit ‘An Opportunity for British People to Unite’ Against Trump

President Trump’s visit to the UK caused important upheavals both in British politics and society, when over 250,000 took to the streets against his visit. Thomas Barlow, of Real Media, talks about the visit’s impact…

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As UK is About to Leave EU, Key Brexit Issues Remain Unresolved
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As UK is About to Leave EU, Key Brexit Issues Remain Unresolved

British Prime Minister Theresa May has famously declared that ‘Brexit means Brexit.’ But with just months to go before her country is due to leave the European Union, key issues like the border between Northern…

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Does the UK Need Donald Trump, or does America need Jeremy Corbyn?
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Does the UK Need Donald Trump, or does America need Jeremy Corbyn?

In Part 1, TRNN correspondent Jaisal Noor speaks to Brits about their views on the U.S. president, Brexit, and more. Music from Bensound.com ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes…

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As Far Right Marches in London, UK Teachers Organize Against Racism
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As Far Right Marches in London, UK Teachers Organize Against Racism

Educators gathered in Leeds to share strategies on how to combat growing racism, xenophobia and and Islamophobia across the UK. Music: Bensounds.com ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only)…

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Brexit Agreement: A Deal Between German Manufacturing and UK Finance Sectors
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Brexit Agreement: A Deal Between German Manufacturing and UK Finance Sectors

As Britain’s Theresa May inches closer towards a final Brexit agreement, for leaving the European Union, behind the scenes it is not quite the compromise politicians and the media make it out to be, says…

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Thousands in London March Against Racism and the Far Right
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Thousands in London March Against Racism and the Far Right

Thousands took to the streets of London to protest xenophobia , and linked the rise of the far-right with austerity and the false promises of Brexit ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational…

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The Never-Ending Brexit
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The Never-Ending Brexit

The Brexit agreement between the UK and the EU is a temporary arrangement that maintains much of the status quo and does not really provide a clear path forward. As it stands, it could lead…

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Theresa May’s Brexit Blood in Water as UK Tories Circle
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Theresa May’s Brexit Blood in Water as UK Tories Circle

UK Prime Minister Theresa May wins a no-confidence vote, but the Conservatives remain split on the Brexit deal, says Jeremy Smith, Co-director of Prime Economics. Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work…

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Brexit Vote: Will the EU Throw UK PM Theresa May a Lifeline?
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Brexit Vote: Will the EU Throw UK PM Theresa May a Lifeline?

In spite of the deep splits among the Tories, Prof. John Weeks says that a Brexit agreement will be made when the EU bails out Theresa May in the lead-up to the EU parliamentary elections…

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UK Brexit Vote Reflects a Deep Crisis in Capitalism (Pt 1/2)
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UK Brexit Vote Reflects a Deep Crisis in Capitalism (Pt 1/2)

Had the British been presented with the option, people might choose a socialist Britain over a capitalist EU, but they are not given that choice, say Prof. Leo Panitch of York University and Jon Lansman…

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UK Brexit Vote Reflects a Deep Crisis in Capitalism (Pt 2/2)
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UK Brexit Vote Reflects a Deep Crisis in Capitalism (Pt 2/2)

Had the British been presented with the option, people might choose a socialist Britain over a capitalist EU, but they are not given that choice, say Prof. Leo Panitch of York University and Jon Lansman…

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The Left Case Against the EU (1/2)
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The Left Case Against the EU (1/2)

Costas Lapavitsas, former MP of the Greek Parliament and author of The Left Case Against the EU, says the left needs to have honest debates about the EU and its limitations, which became evident in…

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The Left Case Against the EU (2/2)
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The Left Case Against the EU (2/2)

Costas Lapavitsas, former MP of the Greek Parliament and author of The Left Case Against the EU, says the left needs to have honest debates about the EU and its limitations, which became evident in…

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Parliament Votes Down No-Deal Brexit; British Growing Weary of Brexit Fiasco
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Parliament Votes Down No-Deal Brexit; British Growing Weary of Brexit Fiasco

Residents of Bradford, England say they are growing increasingly frustrated with the uncertainty that remains over Britain’s exit from the EU. Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at https://therealnews.com/donate….

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Class Struggle Over Brexit – Lapavitsas and Jay
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Class Struggle Over Brexit – Lapavitsas and Jay

The Brexit process is in chaos after a series of votes concludes with the government asking the EU for a three-month extension; Jeremy Corbyn calls for an election to let people decide on their future…

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Why Did Jeremy Corbyn Support a Second Brexit Referendum?
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Why Did Jeremy Corbyn Support a Second Brexit Referendum?

Prof. Leo Panitch says Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn held out as long as he could and made a tactical decision to support a second referendum on Brexit. Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help…

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Labour MP: Future of Humanity Depends on Compliance with International Treaties
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Labour MP: Future of Humanity Depends on Compliance with International Treaties

Britain’s Shadow Minister for Peace and Disarmament Fabian Hamilton discusses Brexit, Yemen and Trump’s shedding of international arms treaties Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer:…

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UK Parliament Rejects Latest Brexit Deal, Corbyn Calls for New Elections
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UK Parliament Rejects Latest Brexit Deal, Corbyn Calls for New Elections

Parliament rejected Theresa May’s latest Brexit deal by a vote of 391-242 just 17 days before Britain is scheduled to leave the European Union ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational…

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Is Corbyn’s Socialism Possible Within the EU? – Lapavitsas and Jay
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Is Corbyn’s Socialism Possible Within the EU? – Lapavitsas and Jay

With the Conservative Party in disarray, can the Labour Party take advantage of the “Brexit moment”– Costas Lapavitsas joins host Paul Jay Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at…

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Brexit:  Will Tories Risk an Election Corbyn Might Win?
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Brexit: Will Tories Risk an Election Corbyn Might Win?

A third defeat for Theresa May’s Brexit plan sets up April 12 as the drop-dead date for an unlikely agreement in Parliament, a second referendum, a hard Brexit, or a general election where Jeremy Corbyn…

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