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Why Jeremy Corbyn Ultimately Backed a New Brexit Vote

Sharmini Peries / The Real News Network Mar 5, 2019 The Labour leader has long resisted calls within his party for a second referendum. An expert explains his decision to reverse course. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Brexit Champion Nigel Farage Steps Down as Leader of U.K. Independence Party (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Jul 4, 2016 The man who led the campaign for Great Britain's exit from the European Union has exited from his position as leader of the U.K. Independence Party, saying he has fulfilled his political ambitions. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver on ‘Brexit’: Brits Would Be ‘Bat-Shit Crazy’ to Leave the European Union (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Jun 20, 2016 On the upcoming British referendum on whether the U.K. should exit the E.U., the "Last Week Tonight" host expresses his ideas in a "violently British" way--some of which involves a hateful song. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Is Right-Wing Populism the New Normal?

Staff / Truthdig Jan 8, 2016 While it might be tempting to view the political success of Donald Trump as something uniquely American, Guardian journalist Gary Younge explains that "most Western nations have their own Trump: a racist, xenophobic, Islamophobic demagogue appealing to a mix of nationalist nostalgia, patriotic myth, class grievance and economic insecurity." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

VIDEOS: This ‘Daily Show’ Comparison of British and American Politics Puts U.S. Politicians to Shame

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig May 14, 2015 Putting into perspective just how terrible the Citizens United decision truly is, these videos will make you laugh, cry and then some. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Britain’s Election 2015

Paresh Nath, The Khaleej Times, UAE May 7, 2015 Dig deeper

Western Europe’s Right-Wing Parties Are Sensational but Ineffectual

William Pfaff / Truthdig Apr 16, 2015 The current transatlantic view of Europe is one of continental political decline, elegant at best but ominous at worst. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Rap Compilation of Conservative Speeches Is the Only U.K. Election Message You Need

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Apr 4, 2015 The United Kingdom is holding elections in May, and while David Cameron, Nigel Farage and their classist, racist cronies are out to convince the public to vote for them with sugar-coated messages, the British comedy duo Cassetteboy knows what they're really peddling. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Hype and Hysteria Drown Out Europe’s Real Concerns

William Pfaff / Truthdig May 28, 2014 The outcome of the recently concluded European Parliament elections is described in press and political circles in Europe and North America as a shock or crisis, which is sheer nonsense. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )