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Images of the European Commission as Brussels and London are reportedly putting the final touches to a Christmas Eve trade deal, seeking to cushion the economic blow of Britain's imminent departure from the bloc after a half-century of partnership. IMAGES
The European Parliament votes overwhelmingly to approve the Brexit deal with London, clearing the final hurdle for Britain's departure from the EU. The vote at the parliament in Brussels passes by 621 to 49, prompting MEPs to burst into a chorus of "Auld Lang Syne", a traditional Scottish song of farewell. IMAGES
European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker has reiterated to Britain's new Prime Minister Boris Johnson that "the Withdrawal Agreement is the best and only agreement possible", a spokesperson says, as the EU seeks to reject a push by Johsnon to rewrite the Brexit deal. SOUNDBITE
Leader of the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, laid out his economic vision for the United Kingdom at the Bloomberg offices in London, on Thursday. Ahead of the September vote, Corbyn reportedly enjoys a strong following among party grassroots, tipping him as the favourite against his sole challenger for the leadership, MP Owen Smith.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn railed at racism during a rally for thousands of BAME (British. Black, Asian, and minority ethnic) Labour supporters in London's Highbury Fields, Monday evening, hitting out at those "indulging in an orgy of xenophobia and racism."
Journalists asked Boris Johnson if he would like to apologise for with some of the less diplomatic comments he has directed at world leaders over the years following his first press conference with US Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday. Johnson was appointed Foreign Secretary by Theresa May, in a government reshuffle following Brexit. Johnson fronted the leave campaign which has been criticised with making misleading claims over government spending and immigration.
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