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Is the backstop permanent or temporary?
Both the EU and UK intend for the Irish backstop to be temporary but if an alternative isn’t agreed it may remain indefinitely. Read
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What exactly is the divorce bill paying for? And why are we paying it?
This article is part of our Ask Full Fact series on Brexit, answering your questions about Brexit and the latest negotiations between the UK and the EU. Read
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Europe
What will be the repercussions of Brexit on our membership of Interpol?
This article is part of our Ask Full Fact series on Brexit, answering your questions about Brexit and the latest negotiations between the UK and the EU. Read
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Europe
If we leave without a deal, what happens to the Irish border?
This article is part of our Ask Full Fact series on Brexit, answering your questions about Brexit and the latest negotiations between the UK and the EU. Read
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Europe
Can we avoid going into the Irish backstop?
This article is part of our Ask Full Fact series on Brexit, answering your questions about Brexit and the latest negotiations between the UK and the EU. Read
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Crime
Are a third of domestic abuse victims men?
The claim is based on the ONS’ crime survey of England and Wales and includes partner and family, partner and non-physical forms of abuse. Read
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Europe
What do the government’s Brexit vote defeats mean?
The government was defeated on three key votes. But what do contempt of parliament and Dominic Grieve's amendment actually mean for Brexit? Read
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Europe
If there is no deal will any restrictions apply to flights to and from EU airports?
This article is part of our Ask Full Fact series on Brexit, answering your questions about Brexit and the latest negotiations between the UK and the EU. Read
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Europe
Will the UK remain part of the "Everything but Arms" initiative after Brexit?
This article is part of our Ask Full Fact series on Brexit, answering your questions about Brexit and the latest negotiations between the UK and the EU. Read
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Europe
Will we be able to implement trade deals with other countries if the Irish border situation is unresolved?
This article is part of our Ask Full Fact series on Brexit, answering your questions about Brexit and the latest negotiations between the UK and the EU. Read
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