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Small majority for UK to stay in EU

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A slim majority of voters in the UK - 52 to 48 percent - would vote in favour of remaining in the European Union if another Brexit referendum were held today, a study of the six most recent surveys by major polling institutes showed, reported Reuters. A grassroots campaign is underway for a second so-called "People's Vote" referendum on any deal premier Theresa May achieves with the EU.

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Turkey and money dominate this week

MEPs in Strasbourg this week will vote on a law to cut carbon dioxide emissions for new cars and punish Turkey for its rule-of-law crackdown. Meanwhile, ministers in Luxembourg will be discussing euro-area reforms.

Ultra-right parties in EU funding axe

The Alliance of European National Movements (AEMN) and Alliance for Peace and Freedom (APF) have been struck off the registered list of European political parties. The ultra-nationalist parties will now not be allowed access to any EU funding.

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