We do fact checks and explain news from Europe and the UK's links with it, so you can understand the big stories.
Europe
Smaller parties are disadvantaged by the voting system in Great Britain, so it’s harder to win as many seats as larger, unified voting blocs. Read
Property damage after the Second World War was valued at around £1.5 billion at the time. Read
Europe
More people voted in the 1992 general election than the 2016 EU referendum, but no single option has received more votes than the vote to leave. Read
Europe
Some polls indicate no deal is the most preferred Brexit outcome but others don’t. The results are heavily influenced by methodology. Read
Europe
A number of government ministers have said they are ready for no deal. The government is not completely prepared in a number of areas, and in other areas there is not enough evidence to know. Read
Europe
Seven EU countries produce more steel than the UK, including Germany, Italy and France. The UK is responsible for 4% of the EU’s steel production. Read
Europe
DExEU incorrectly claimed that the single market doesn’t cover services. Read
The UK wouldn’t be losing its currency, the Queen or ownership of its oil, gas and minerals if it stayed in the EU. Read
This viral post about a no deal Brexit exaggerates our EU payments and the “free trade” opportunities of no deal, but makes other correct claims. Read
Crime
The Met Police does not own any water cannon and their use is not currently authorised in England and Wales. Read
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