The UK rejoining the EU has been a 10-year dream, but is either the UK or Europe truly ready for it to become a reality?

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The Paris ban reveals how Tehran’s campaign against its opponents reaches beyond Iran’s borders and undermines the heart of European democracy

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Patriotism need not mean nationalism, anthems or flag-waving; it’s more about a deep sense of connection and belonging

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Excellent music, gritty reality and dark humour combine in a tear-jerking but ultimately uplifting performance

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Around 300 people gathered for the Great Get Together in Harrogate — ten years on from the murder of Jo Cox MP

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Sometimes a memorandum adds to understanding; at others one may prove to be more of a memorandum of misunderstanding

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This sweet and zesty cake which has travelled across time zones and continents, is a testament to the joy of being awesome

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A research project is discovering more about the lives and migration habits of one of Britain’s traditional spring visitors

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The spotlight falls on Harrogate’s older residents as they take centre stage to portray a spirited celebration of ageing

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Ten years after Brexit, Europe is reshaping itself around security and enlargement while Britain risks being left behind

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When the history of Brexit is written, the Lib Dems’ decision to let Johnson hold this election will be seen as a key strategic error.

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We can kick Johnson out. So brave the elements and vote for the candidates with the best chance of beating the Tories.

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Relying on the WTO for our trade was always a terrible idea. Now that the US president has ripped a hole in it, it’s economic suicide.

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Good news from YouGov poll is Tory lead is shrinking. Bad news is they are still ahead because too many pro-European votes are being wasted.

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A Tory victory means more chaos. The only way to end the arguments over Brexit and fix our real problems is to vote them out.

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Johnson yesterday hinted he would axe the licence fee. This had two purposes: cover up his NHS blunder and pummel the BBC into submission.

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PM rips off Love Actually in his video but misses out the punch line: “Just because it’s Christmas and at Christmas you tell the truth.”

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Right-wing press has branded Corbyn unelectable. They are right - he is. Not for the reasons they suggest, but because of simple maths.

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To cover up Johnson’s NHS disaster, Tories fabricate story about Labour activist punching Hancock aide.

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Not only is Johnson lying about surrendering to the EU demand for an internal UK border, he isn’t ready to deliver a deal by December 2020.

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