The Latest: EU lawmaker backs 3-month Brexit extension
5 years, 2 months ago

The Latest: EU lawmaker backs 3-month Brexit extension

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Latest on Brexit : 6:10 p.m. Verhofstadt tweeted: “A flex tension, not going beyond 31st Jan, is the only way forward.” ___ 3:20 p.m. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is insisting he doesn’t want to delay Britain’s exit from the European Union beyond Oct. 31, though he appears to accept that it is going to happen. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government has asked for a three-month extension to get his Brexit divorce deal approved by the British Parliament. In a statement Wednesday, Sassoli said an extension to the Oct. 31 deadline will “allow the United Kingdom to clarify its position and the European Parliament to exercise its role.” European Council President Donald Tusk has said he will urge the other 27 EU nations to approve Britain’s Brexit delay. ___ 9 a.m. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is weighing whether to push for an early election or try again to pass his stalled European Union divorce deal, after Parliament blocked a fast-track plan to approve his Brexit bill before the U.K.'s scheduled departure from the bloc on Oct. 31.

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Boris Johnson to make fresh attempt to force early election after EU agrees to postpone Brexit until 31 January
5 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson to make fresh attempt to force early election after EU agrees to postpone Brexit until 31 January

Firstpost  

Boris Johnson had previously said he would rather be ‘dead in a ditch’ than extend the tortuous Brexit process started by the 2016 EU referendum London: The British prime minister is expected to make a fresh attempt on Tuesday to force an early election, despite MPs rejecting his plan, after the European Union agreed to postpone Brexit for up to …

EU approves three-month Brexit extension as UK nears election
5 years, 2 months ago

EU approves three-month Brexit extension as UK nears election

CNN  

London CNN — European leaders have approved the UK’s request for a three-month extension to the Brexit process, averting a no-deal split on Halloween but extending the political saga into next year. UK inches towards Christmas general election As the EU’s decision is confirmed, Johnson is prepping for a vote on his general election request on Monday. But the attempt …

European Union agrees to grant United Kingdom three-month Brexit extension
5 years, 2 months ago

European Union agrees to grant United Kingdom three-month Brexit extension

ABC  

The European Union has agreed to delay Brexit until January 31 next year — just three days before it was due to take place. European Council president Donald Tusk said on Twitter the EU's 27 other countries agreed to accept "the UK's request for a Brexit flextension until 31 January, 2020". Mr Tusk's announcement came as European Union diplomats met …

EU agrees to delay October 31 Brexit date but holds off on setting new deadline
5 years, 2 months ago

EU agrees to delay October 31 Brexit date but holds off on setting new deadline

India TV News  

European Union ambassadors meeting in Brussels on Friday agreed in principle to allow the UK to delay Brexit beyond October 31 but will announce the length of the extension only next week. The EU’s move is expected to have a strong bearing in the UK Parliament, which is likely to vote on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s December 12 General …

The Latest: EU envoys agree that Brexit extension is needed
5 years, 2 months ago

The Latest: EU envoys agree that Brexit extension is needed

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The Latest on Britain’s impending departure from the European Union : 12:30 p.m. EU ambassadors have agreed on the principle of granting Britain’s request for another extension to the Brexit deadline but have yet to decide on the length of the new delay. Speaking Friday after EU ambassadors met with the EU Brexit chief negotiator Michel Barnier, European …

The Latest: EU Council president will recommend Brexit delay
5 years, 2 months ago

The Latest: EU Council president will recommend Brexit delay

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Latest on Brexit : 9:35 p.m. European Council President Donald Tusk says he will recommend that the EU grant Britain’s request for an extension to the Oct. 31 Brexit deadline. ___ 7:45 p.m. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he will “pause” the government’s planned Brexit legislation after lawmakers voted to reject his fast-track timetable. He added …

After another Brexit vote in UK Parliament, there are still questions about what will happen now
5 years, 2 months ago

After another Brexit vote in UK Parliament, there are still questions about what will happen now

ABC  

British MPs have voted narrowly in favour of legislation for UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal, but minutes later voted against his tight timetable to push it through Parliament in just three days. Mr Johnson was forced to ask the EU to push the deadline to January 2020 after a vote on Saturday night — the Prime Minister previously …

EU fed up of Brexit, but likely to grant extension after call between Boris Johnson, European Council president Donald Tusk
5 years, 2 months ago

EU fed up of Brexit, but likely to grant extension after call between Boris Johnson, European Council president Donald Tusk

Firstpost  

Once Britain sends a letter to seek an extension for the divorce, there is very little chance that the other 27 member states would refuse Brussels: European Union chiefs are so fed up with Brexit that when they clinched a new divorce deal with prime minister Boris Johnson this week they did not want to entertain the need to delay …

Brexit turmoil: Boris Johnson sends unsigned extension letter to EU
5 years, 2 months ago

Brexit turmoil: Boris Johnson sends unsigned extension letter to EU

Live Mint  

London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was on Sunday branded a “spoilt brat” by the Opposition after he sent an unsigned letter seeking a three-month extension to the 31 October deadline from the European Union. "I have made clear since becoming Prime Minister, and made clear to Parliament again today, my view, and the government's position, that a further extension …

The Latest: Johnson seeks support for Brexit deal
5 years, 2 months ago

The Latest: Johnson seeks support for Brexit deal

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Latest on Brexit : 4:05 p.m. Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has applied more pressure to British lawmakers to pass Boris Johnson’s new Brexit deal, saying there is no guarantee European Union leaders would grant a further extension to the Oct. 31 deadline for Britain to leave the bloc. Varadkar says, “bear in mind that request would …

Yes or No? Vital vote on Brexit plan set for Saturday in UK
5 years, 2 months ago

Yes or No? Vital vote on Brexit plan set for Saturday in UK

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s Parliament is set to vote Saturday on Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s new deal with the European Union, a decisive moment in the prolonged bid to end the Brexit stalemate. IF THE DEAL IS APPROVED IN PARLIAMENT A “yes” vote would mark the first time Parliament has agreed to terms of a divorce deal and would be a …

EU, UK extend talks, push harder to avoid a no-deal Brexit
5 years, 2 months ago

EU, UK extend talks, push harder to avoid a no-deal Brexit

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union said Friday that talks with the U.K. to find an amicable divorce deal were back on track, despite huge challenges and a looming end-of-month deadline for Britain to leave the bloc. EU Council President Donald Tusk said he has “received promising signals” from Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar that a Brexit deal is still possible, …

EU president Donald Tusk says Brexit can be stopped: ‘We cannot give into fatalism’
5 years, 8 months ago

EU president Donald Tusk says Brexit can be stopped: ‘We cannot give into fatalism’

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Donald Tusk is right, Britain does need more time for Brexit – so it can hold a Final Say referendum
5 years, 8 months ago

Donald Tusk is right, Britain does need more time for Brexit – so it can hold a Final Say referendum

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No Brexit extension beyond Oct 31, says EU's Juncker
5 years, 8 months ago

No Brexit extension beyond Oct 31, says EU's Juncker

The Quint  

Strasbourg, April 16 The European Union is not likely to extend the Brexit negotiation period beyond the current - and already delayed - date of October 31, EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Tuesday. The Luxembourg politician told a European Parliament plenary that if the UK government fails to ratify the withdrawal deal -- an almost 600-page document negotiated …

Brexit news - live: Latest updates as EU set to offer Theresa May year-long delay
5 years, 8 months ago

Brexit news - live: Latest updates as EU set to offer Theresa May year-long delay

The Independent  

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Merkel backs 'longer' Brexit delay than requested by Theresa May
5 years, 9 months ago

Merkel backs 'longer' Brexit delay than requested by Theresa May

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Brexit delay: EU leaders to consider offering UK extension until after Christmas at crunch Brussels summit
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit delay: EU leaders to consider offering UK extension until after Christmas at crunch Brussels summit

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What next? A new delay could prolong UK’s Brexit agony
5 years, 9 months ago

What next? A new delay could prolong UK’s Brexit agony

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May is crisscrossing Europe in search of a Brexit delay. With almost everything about Brexit engulfed in uncertainty, a look at what could happen next: DELAY EXIT DAY For two years, Britain was scheduled to leave the EU on March 29, 2019. Parliament has voted repeatedly to rule out a “no-deal” Brexit, and even …

Brexit deadline: Dutch are prepared to give Britain more time
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit deadline: Dutch are prepared to give Britain more time

Dutch News  

It is in the Netherlands’ interest to prevent a no-deal Brexit so the Dutch government is prepared to give the UK more time to reach a deal on a withdrawal accord, foreign minister Stef Blok said ahead of a meeting of EU ministers in Luxembourg. ‘If a delay leads to a good solution, the Netherlands will support it,’ Blok said, …

Brexit deadline: Dutch are prepared to give Britain more time
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit deadline: Dutch are prepared to give Britain more time

Dutch News  

It is in the Netherlands’ interest to prevent a no-deal Brexit so the Dutch government is prepared to give the UK more time to reach a deal on a withdrawal accord, foreign minister Stef Blok said ahead of a meeting of EU ministers in Luxembourg. ‘If a delay leads to a good solution, the Netherlands will support it,’ Blok said, …

Brexit: Theresa May heads to Paris to plead for extension amid Tory fury in London
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit: Theresa May heads to Paris to plead for extension amid Tory fury in London

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UK’s prime minister asks EU to delay Brexit until June 30
5 years, 9 months ago

UK’s prime minister asks EU to delay Brexit until June 30

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday again sought to delay Brexit until June 30 to avoid a chaotic withdrawal from the European Union in one week, although a key leader of the bloc suggested an even longer pause in the difficult divorce proceedings. The elections pose a substantial stumbling block because Britain would be expected to take …

Theresa May asks for Brexit extension to 30 June; EU could offer a year
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May asks for Brexit extension to 30 June; EU could offer a year

Live Mint  

London/Brussels: British Prime Minister Theresa May wrote to Brussels on Friday asking for a delay of Brexit until up to 30 June, while saying she aims to get Britain out of the EU earlier to avoid it participating in European elections. Britain is now due to leave the EU in a week, but May has been forced to seek more …

Brexit delay news: EU leaders decide UK's fate as Article 50 extended
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit delay news: EU leaders decide UK's fate as Article 50 extended

The Independent  

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Brexit delay agreed after tumultuous talks with Theresa May
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit delay agreed after tumultuous talks with Theresa May

CNN  

Brussels, Belgium The European Union has agreed a delay to the tortuous Brexit process that avoids the UK crashing out without a deal and throws one last lifeline to the beleaguered British Prime Minister, Theresa May. The revised deal was agreed after a tense summit at which May failed to convince EU leaders that she could persuade British lawmakers to …

The Latest: UK’s May has ‘personal regret’ over Brexit bumps
5 years, 9 months ago

The Latest: UK’s May has ‘personal regret’ over Brexit bumps

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The Latest on Britain’s departure from the European Union : 9:45 p.m. British Prime Minister Theresa May says she has “great personal regret” that the U.K. won’t leave European Union with a deal next week and it’s time for her country’s lawmakers to decide what they want to do about Brexit. The European Parliament’s chief Brexit official says …

Brextension: UK lawmakers vote to seek delay of EU departure
5 years, 9 months ago

Brextension: UK lawmakers vote to seek delay of EU departure

Associated Press  

LONDON — In a stalemate over Brexit, British politicians have chosen to delay it. The European Commission said the bloc would consider any request, “taking into account the reasons for and duration of a possible extension.” May was forced to consider a Brexit delay after lawmakers twice rejected her EU divorce deal and also ruled out, in principle, leaving the …

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