Brexit: Should I Stay Or Should I Go?

Stories from Here & Now's broadcast in London and Berlin on an elusive Brexit and the future of the United Kingdom and European Union.

Residents arrive to vote at a polling station in Dobcross, northwest England, as Britain holds a general election on December 12, 2019. (Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty Images)

UK Election: Voters Decide The Fate Of Brexit — Again

Britain is due to leave the European Union on January 31, 2020.

05:16Dec 12, 2019

Leader of the Brexit Party, Nigel Farage, speaks at the launch of the Brexit Party general election campaign at The Emmanuel Centre on Friday in London, England. (Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

Nigel Farage Pitches 'Leave Alliance' In Brexit Party Election Campaign

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage is calling on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to ditch his Brexit deal and "build a Leave alliance."

05:26Nov 1, 2019

Demonstrators from 'Border Communities Against Brexit' attend an anti-No Deal Brexit protest at the Carrickcarnon border crossing on the road between Dundalk, Ireland earlier this month, and Newry in Northern Ireland. (Paul Faith/AFP via Getty Images)

The Irish Perspective On Brexit

The concern is that Brexit would mean the return of a hard border between Northern Ireland and Ireland.

05:36Nov 1, 2019

BBC's Rob Watson (left) has been a frequently spoken to host Jeremy Hobson (right) since the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in 2016.

BBC's Rob Watson On Brexit And What's Next

Spoiler alert: BBC's Rob Watson and host Jeremy Hobson finally met in person.

Nov 1, 2019

Britain's Labour party MP David Lammy. (Photo by Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images)

Labour MP Bemoans 'Trumpian' Politics

Labour Party MP David Lammy weighs in on the latest Brexit news.

06:05Nov 1, 2019

Thousands of British citizens left the United Kingdom after the 2016 Brexit referendum. (Alexander Koerner/Getty Images)

Brits Rush To Obtain German Citizenship Ahead Of Brexit Deadline

In the three years since the vote, there's been a rush to get citizenship across Europe before Brexit is finalized.

09:37Nov 1, 2019

Pro-Brexit activists wave British flags outside the Houses of Parliament on Thursday — what would have been the day that the United Kingdom left the European Union. (Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Brexit's Long Term Economic Impact

What are the potential long term economic impacts of Brexit?

04:57Nov 1, 2019

Host Jeremy Hobson and his grandmother, Margaret Hobson.

My Grandmother Lived Through World War II And Wants The U.K. To Leave. But She Doesn't Think It Will Happen

Even though Jeremy Hobson's grandmother favored leaving the Europian Union, she doesn’t think Brexit will happen.

09:50Oct 31, 2019

From left to right: Melissa Gurusignhe, Atyab Rashid and Katharina Fletcher. (Jeremy Hobson/Here & Now)

What Do Young People In The U.K. Think Of Brexit?

Many young people have been politically energized by Brexit, even if they didn't get to cast ballots in 2016.

11:07Oct 31, 2019

Ten British built cars line up before departing for the Frankfurt motor show in London. (Frank Augstein/AP)

Brexit's Impact On The U.K. Auto Industry

British automotive firms say they're losing investments and cutting jobs.

09:41Oct 31, 2019

Scottish National Party MP Carol Monaghan (Photo by Margaret Mitchell)

Brexit View From Scotland: 'We Want To Stop Boris Johnson,' MP Monaghan Says

Scottish National Party MP Carol Monaghan talks about why his party supports an early general election in the United Kingdom.

05:28Oct 31, 2019

The Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of unity in Berlin. (Peter O'Dowd/Here & Now)

In Pro-Europe Germany, Fear Persists Over What Happens After Brexit

The political turmoil in the United Kingdom is slowing the German economy.

09:51Oct 30, 2019

Conservative Party MP Mike Wood. (Courtesy of Mike Wood)

Conservative Brexiteer Says Election Is A 'Gamble' But Necessary To Carry Out Brexit

We speak with British Conservative Party politician Mike Wood, who supports the U.K. leaving the European Union.

05:49Oct 30, 2019

A Brexit banner is seen outside the Houses of Parliament in London on October 30. 2019. (Tolga Akmen/AFP/Getty Images)

Why Brexit Matters

There are plenty of political divisions on the road ahead. But history is written — and it’s a reminder of how high the stakes are with Brexit.

11:01Oct 30, 2019

Newspaper front pages referring to the upcoming general election are displayed at a newsagent in London, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. (Frank Augstein/AP)

Think Brexit Is Boring? Listen To Brexitcast

The hosts of the BBC's Brexitcast join Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson to talk about all things Brexit.

Oct 30, 2019

Union Jacks and EU flags fly over Britain's Parliament in Londonn. (Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP)

U.K. Labour Party Backs Early General Election Ahead Of Brexit Extension

The Labour Party is now backing an early general election in the U.K. ahead of an extended Brexit deadline of Jan. 31, 2020.

05:52Oct 29, 2019

European Union Extends Brexit Deadline Into 2020

European Union diplomats have agreed to extend the United Kingdom's Brexit deadline to Jan. 31, 2020.

03:47Oct 28, 2019