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United Kingdom
Gibraltar Brexit Deal is Victory for Spain
To keep its border with Spain open, Gibraltar accepts a Spanish role in guarding its ports.
What to Make of the EU-UK Trade Agreement
The highlights, analysis and the one thing that’s left: Gibraltar.
Britain Still Won’t Accept Tradeoff at Heart of Brexit
If it wants free trade with the EU, it must abide by its rules.
Statism Makes a Comeback in the United Kingdom
The dual shock of coronavirus and Brexit is giving statism a new lease on life.
British Conservatives Shouldn’t Root for Trump
What has the Republican done for the United Kingdom in the last four years?
Johnson Puts British Diplomacy, Internal Relations at Risk
The prime minister proposes to renege on Britain’s withdrawal agreement with the EU.
Spain Proposes Schengen Membership for Gibraltar
Some 15,000 Spanish residents cross the border to work in Gibraltar every day.
Britain Still Thinks It Can Bluff Its Way to a Better Deal
The EU is not impressed.
Singapore-on-Thames Is Unlikely
Britain won’t become a tax haven.
Britain Is Once Again the Sick Man of Europe
It needs radical changes in health and elderly care, the economy and its constitution.
Should Scotland Become Independent?
The economics still argue against it.
Britain’s Demands in EU Trade Talks Are Not Unreasonable
But they are unrealistic.
British Rediscover Normalcy in Abnormal Times
Bitter divisions over Brexit have been set aside.
Starmer Wins Labour Leadership Election
Corbyn’s favorite places a distant second.