The unspoken truths of British politics: Brexit, immigration, and a government too afraid to address them. Simon Pease examines the sins of omission.
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Omertàs: the insidious disease of British politics

We can’t mention the ‘B’ word, or immigration … but sooner or later the government will have to treat us as grown-ups

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Despite the new government's warm embrace of the EU, Starmer's stance on Brexit remains unchanged. Why is 'make Brexit work' still on the table?
Peter Thurlow analyses the dilemma.

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https://eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/brexit-is-on-everybodys-sht-list-except-starmers/

Brexit is on everybody’s sh*t list, except Starmer’s

The new government already shows refreshing promise, but they will never be honest until they confront their Brexit bogeyman

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Post-Brexit, UK/EU relations remain complex, writes David Henig, a leading authority in UK trade policy. But there's cautious optimism for stronger ties ahead, with opportunities on both sides 🇬🇧🇪🇺
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https://eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/what-the-eu-really-thinks-about-the-uk-now/

What the EU really thinks about the UK now

An insider view of Britain’s post-Brexit relationship with Brussels and our chance of closer ties going forward

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How Brexit shattered George and Susan's idyllic retirement in France. Cooling friendships and bureaucratic nightmares in Thuir. Stephen McNair reports. 😔🇫🇷
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https://eastangliabylines.co.uk/lifestyle/brexit-a-sad-goodbye/

Brexit: a sad goodbye

French holiday home dream unravels due to Brexit and shifting dynamics, revealing unexpected impacts

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The EU’s Green Deal, with its ambitious climate policies, faces challenges from the rise of right-wing populism, writes Robbie Humphries. Balancing environmental goals with economic concerns is key.
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https://eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/a-whole-continent-votes-europe-shows-how-democracy-can-be-done/

A whole continent votes: Europe shows how democracy can be done

Europe's right-wing parties are gaining support by rejecting net zero policies. But the EU's culture of consensus may protect its Green Deal

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Labour's Brexit stance: a closer relationship with the EU without the single market or customs union, says Rachel Reeves. What are the potential impacts for trade? |
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https://eastangliabylines.co.uk/party-politics/our-future-in-europe-held-hostage-by-reeves-fear-of-her-leeds-voters/

Our future in Europe held hostage by Reeves' fear of her Leeds voters

If Labour’s position on Brexit is hard to maintain now, what will it be like if they gain power?

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RT by @TerryReintke: Does Europe miss the UK? Or are they glad to have us gone? What would UK political conditions need to be like for accession discussions to start?

-- @catherinerowett interviews @GreensEFA Co-President @TerryReintke on #OurPlaceInEurope

https://eastangliabylines.co.uk/eu-leader-big-majority-would-be-thrilled-to-have-uk-back/

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EU leader: 'Big majority would be thrilled to have UK back'

Reflecting on the UK's departure from the European Parliament, MEP Terry Reintke shares insights on its impact and prospects for rejoin

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On average it has taken approximately nine years for a current member from submitting a membership application to signing an accession treaty.

-- Prof. Jacob Oberg spells out what steps #RejoinEU would require. Latest in EAB's #OurPlaceInEurope series

https://eastangliabylines.co.uk/uk-cant-re-join-the-eu-we-have-to-start-from-scratch/

UK can't 're-join' the EU. We have to start from scratch

Psychologically and legally, we have to accept we have no special way back in. But with realism and political will, it's not impossible

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