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In picking Barnier, Macron has put his – and France’s – fate in Le Pen’s hands

After months of dithering, the French president’s choice of prime minister leaves him more vulnerable than ever, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: What’s behind the rapid rise of school suspensions in England?

In today’s newsletter: Record numbers of pupils are being removed from class, with dire consequences for their attainment levels in later life. But is the pandemic solely to blame for this increase in bad behaviour?

The Guardian - UK

Clock is ticking again for Michel Barnier, France’s anorak-wearing, spreadsheet-loving new PM

A councillor at 22, now country’s oldest premier in modern history, the former Brexit negotiator must win over a divided parliament

The Guardian - UK

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Who is Michel Barnier? Brexit negotiator is named as new French prime minister

Sir Keir Starmer passes on blessing to French counterpart

Evening Standard

Who is France's new prime minister Michel Barnier?

After 50 days of a caretaker government, President Emmanuel Macron has finally named former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as prime minister, tasked "with forming a unifying government to serve the country and the French people". Who is he and what are his chances of surviving a no-confidence vote in France's…

Radio France Internationale

France’s Macron names former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new PM

President hopes his choice will end weeks of deadlock since snap poll, counting on far right not to block appointment.

Al Jazeera

Michel Barnier Named France's New Prime Minister

Michel Barnier, former EU Brexit negotiator, appointed as France's new prime minister after a stalemate in parliamentary elections.

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Michel Barnier: Former EU Brexit negotiator named as France's new prime minister

73-year-old will be France's oldest prime minister since the Fifth Republic came into being in 1958

Evening Standard

Barnier: The 'French Joe Biden' Who Grappled With Brexit

Veteran French politician Michel Barnier has held a collection of top jobs as minister, European Union commissioner and negotiator on Brexit during a half-century political career that has seen him tack further to the right in recent years.

International Business Times

Macron Names Ex-Brexit Negotiator Barnier As French PM

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday named the European Union's former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new prime minister, following almost two months of political deadlock after snap polls, the presidency said.

International Business Times

Macron names ex-Brexit negotiator Barnier as French PM

Radio France Internationale

National Rally won’t participate in Barnier government, says Marine Le Pen – as it happened

Far-right leader says her party will not be part of a new government as Michel Barnier named as French prime minister

The Guardian - UK

Former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier named France’s new prime minister

Barnier negotiated Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union between 2016 and 2019

The Independent UK

New PM Barnier vows to address 'anger and grievances' of French

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Thursday vowed to address the "anger and grievances" of the French at a handover ceremony at the Hôtel de Matignon. Barnier was named to the role after nearly two months of political turmoil following surprise snap elections that saw no party winning an outright…

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International Business Times

France Still Awaiting New PM As Macron Hesitates

France was still waiting Wednesday to learn the identity of its new prime minister almost two months after legislative elections left the country in political deadlock, with President Emmanuel Macron battling to find a name that would be acceptable to parliament.

The Guardian - UK

Jovial Jeremy Hunt says he is going for ‘growth’, but remains hobbled by Brexit

Jeremy Hunt’s almost carefree approach to the economy bespoke a chancellor, and a party, that has largely ceased to care

The Independent UK

EU didn’t believe Boris Johnson’s ‘madman’ no-deal Brexit bluff

Former PM made ‘huge mistake’, says Michel Barnier – who backs Labour plan for post-Brexit veterinary deal

The Conversation

The EU is making overtures for a post-Brexit defence collaboration with the UK – but London isn't listening

Michel Barnier, the EU’s former chief Brexit negotiator, has suggested that the time is now right for the UK and EU to sign a treaty on defence and foreign policy cooperation.

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The Independent UK

British meat and fish exports to EU slump by half since Brexit

Exclusive: Almost 50% decline shows need for veterinary deal to ease ‘red tape mountain’, says Labour

The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan’s office banned from flying EU flag on Brexit anniversary

Government accused of criminalising flying of Brussels flag

The Independent UK

Brexit: Britain can rejoin EU any time, says ex-negotiator Michael Barnier

But ex-Brussels Brexit chief accuses Boris Johnson of disrespecting his own signature

Wales Online

Chief EU negotiator says UK can rejoin at any time

Michel Barnier said the door 'remains open' for Britain to go back into the EU

The National (Scotland)

Ian Blackford says Scotland 'will find way back to EU' as Michel Barnier visits Skye

Ian Blackford has told former EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier that Scotland "will find a pathway back to the EU"...

Daily Mirror

Dominic Raab's 10 worst gaffes and controversies as Tory plans to quit at next election

The former Foreign Secretary and Brexit Secretary has previously admitted not reading the Good Friday Agreement before negotiating with the EU, and has come under fire over his views on feminism and taking the knee

The Guardian - UK

‘A spirit of goodwill’: Michel Barnier praises Northern Ireland Brexit plan

Rishi Sunak’s attitude ‘much more responsible’ than that of Boris Johnson, says former EU negotiator

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