The Guardian
The Guardian is a British national daily newspaper based in London, founded in 1821 as the Manchester Guardian. It is globally recognized for its independent journalism, progressive editorial perspective, and comprehensive coverage of international news, politics, environmental issues, and cultural events across its various digital editions.
How The Guardian is leading on 19 June 2026
The story is framed around a diplomatic opening, focusing on the feasibility of a 'bespoke' return to the European Union by highlighting potential opt-outs for the UK.
Editorial stance: Pro-European and diplomatically focused. What they emphasise: The possibility of reversing Brexit through pragmatic negotiation and existing legal precedents..
Distinctive on this page: The use of an exclusive interview with a former EU official to drive a domestic policy debate.
If you only read this paper today: A reader would conclude that a return to the EU is becoming a viable and negotiable political prospect.
Lead headline: “Britain could rejoin EU on special terms, says ex-Brexit negotiator”

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