International reactions to the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum

Australian Meat Industry Licks Lips At Post-Brexit Europe

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As Britain’s divorce from the European Union begins Wednesday, Australia’s meat industry is licking its lips at the prospect of a boost in exports as London scrambles to sign free-trade deals across the globe. Pro-leave politicians promised before last year’s referendum that an exit would allow them to hammer out a series of pacts around … Read more

UK To Leave Single Market, Says Theresa May

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Theresa May has said the UK “cannot possibly” remain within the European single market, as staying in it would mean “not leaving the EU at all”. But the prime minister promised to push for the “freest possible trade” with European countries and to sign new deals with others around the world. She also announced Parliament … Read more