May, EU live in interesting times: Brexit

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This week's podcast features analysis of the European election results in the UK and across Europe, from Denis Staunton and Patrick Smyth. Plus, the slow race to succeed Theresa May as Tory leader and UK Prime Minister. 

After a tumultuous week in Westminster, Britain's departure from the EU has been delayed until at least April 12, while Theresa May tried to pin the blame on parliament for all the chaos in an extraordinary speech. So where is Brexit heading? And is the prime minister's time in o ...  Show more

France is about to choose a new president. The UK has called a surprise election. Germans head to the polls soon and Italians and Greeks could be close behind. As Brexit gets in motion and President Trump settles in, Europe’s election season will bring risks and opportunities. Se ...  Show more

Brexit is climbing its way back up the political charts again. Rishi Sunak says his government won't align with European Union rules, while Keir Starmer has told the CBI conference the UK needs to reduce trade barriers with the EU. Our political reporter Ellen Milligan brings us ...  Show more