Britain’s Brexit minister Dominic Raab quits
6 years, 2 months ago

Britain’s Brexit minister Dominic Raab quits

Live Mint  

London: British Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab resigned on Thursday thrusting Prime Minister Theresa May’s government into turmoil after she clinched a Brexit deal that was mauled by opponents, allies and mutinous members of her party. “I regret to say that, following the Cabinet meeting yesterday on the Brexit deal, I must resign,” Raab said. British journalists said anger among Brexit-supporting Conservative lawmakers was so high that they might call for a vote of no confidence in her leadership. The ultimate outcome for the United Kingdom remains uncertain: scenarios range from a calm divorce to rejection of May’s deal, potentially sinking her premiership and leaving the bloc with no agreement, or another referendum.

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Tory plan to ‘politicise’ Whitehall after Raab, as Sunak accused of betrayal
1 year, 8 months ago

Tory plan to ‘politicise’ Whitehall after Raab, as Sunak accused of betrayal

The Independent  

A Tory peer who is leading a government review into how the civil service operates has called for a greater “politicisation” of Whitehall through allowing ministers more power to appoint their own officials. Francis Maude said the system needs to be less “mealy-mouthed about ‘politicisation’” in the wake of Dominic Raab’s resignation and the claims made by Mr Raab that …

GB News rumours swirl as Rees-Mogg declares: ‘I don’t think Raab needed to resign’
1 year, 8 months ago

GB News rumours swirl as Rees-Mogg declares: ‘I don’t think Raab needed to resign’

The Independent  

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Rishi Sunak’s Deputy Raab's angry resignation letter: ‘Dear Prime Minister…’
1 year, 8 months ago

Rishi Sunak’s Deputy Raab's angry resignation letter: ‘Dear Prime Minister…’

Hindustan Times  

In a blow to British PM Rishi Sunak, his close aide and Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigned amid allegations that he bullied staff members. Dominic Raab: Britain's Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab leaves Number 10 Downing Street. In his resignation letter posted on Twitter, Dominic Raab said that the report into his conduct had upheld two …

UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigns
1 year, 8 months ago

UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigns

Hindustan Times  

British Deputy Prime Minister and justice minister Dominic Raab resigned on Friday, following an independent investigation into formal complaints of bullying. Dominic Raab walks outside Number 10 Downing Street, in London. In a letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak published on Twitter, Raab said the inquiry had set a dangerous precedent, but that he would remain supportive of the government. …

Dominic Raab says he will resign if found guilty of bullying
1 year, 10 months ago

Dominic Raab says he will resign if found guilty of bullying

The Independent  

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Tory MPs call for Dominic Raab to resign as top civil servant gives evidence
1 year, 11 months ago

Tory MPs call for Dominic Raab to resign as top civil servant gives evidence

The Independent  

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Dominic Raab 'should QUIT' for ignoring pleas to call Afghan foreign minister during holiday
3 years, 4 months ago

Dominic Raab 'should QUIT' for ignoring pleas to call Afghan foreign minister during holiday

Daily Mail  

The Foreign Office issued a slew of action shots of Dominic Raab hard at work today as he faced fury for failing to make a crucial phone call about Afghanistan while he was on a luxury holiday last week. In the latest twists and turns in the Afghan meltdown: Mr Wallace was forced to deny that the UK has been …

Theresa May resigns: What happens now PM has resigned?
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May resigns: What happens now PM has resigned?

Daily Mail  

A new Tory leader and Prime Minister should be in place by the end of July, the Conservative party said today. Here we look at what will happen in the next few weeks and months when the Tory leadership contest kicks off: Mrs May broke down as she announced today that she would step down at Tory leader on June …

British Prime Minister Theresa May says she's standing down after failing to negotiate Brexit deal
5 years, 7 months ago

British Prime Minister Theresa May says she's standing down after failing to negotiate Brexit deal

ABC  

British Prime Minister Theresa May has announced she will resign as Conservative Party leader on June 7, saying "it's a matter of deep regret" that she failed to negotiate a Brexit deal. Key points: Mrs May will remain as Prime Minister until after a state visit from Donald Trump and D-Day commemorations A large number of candidates are expected to …

Brexit failure forces Theresa May to announce resignation
5 years, 7 months ago

Brexit failure forces Theresa May to announce resignation

CNN  

London CNN — UK Prime Minister Theresa May finally gave in to the intense political pressure over her failure to secure Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union, announcing her resignation in an emotional address to the nation on Friday. Amber Rudd, who serves as Work and Pensions Secretary, praised May’s “great courage,” while Home Secretary Sajid Javid said no one …

Theresa May under pressure to resign over Brexit as key Cabinet minister quits
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May under pressure to resign over Brexit as key Cabinet minister quits

ABC  

Prime Minister Theresa May's Government is under mounting pressure after a new Brexit gambit backfired and prominent Brexit supporter Andrea Leadsom resigned, fuelling calls for the beleaguered leader to quit. Key points: Andrea Leadsom is one of more than 30 Cabinet ministers to resign from Theresa May's Government It comes one day ahead of EU parliamentary elections and Mrs May's …

Andrea Leadsom quits UK government in fresh Brexit blow for Theresa May
5 years, 7 months ago

Andrea Leadsom quits UK government in fresh Brexit blow for Theresa May

CNN  

London CNN — Theresa May was dealt a significant blow on Wednesday night when one of her top cabinet ministers resigned over the British Prime Minister’s approach to Brexit. Andrea Leadsom, the Leader of the House of Commons and a prominent Brexiteer, said she could no longer carry out her duties because she “fundamentally opposes” May’s latest Brexit bill. But …

Theresa May defends Brexit delay amid calls to resign
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May defends Brexit delay amid calls to resign

CNN  

London CNN — Theresa May has defended her decision to accept a Brexit delay until October, dismissing calls to resign from within her own party and telling lawmakers that taking Britain out of the European Union with an agreement is their “national duty.” After a six-month extension to the process was agreed at a late-night EU summit, the embattled British …

Chris Heaton-Harris: Brexit minister resigns in protest at Theresa May extending Article 50
5 years, 9 months ago

Chris Heaton-Harris: Brexit minister resigns in protest at Theresa May extending Article 50

The Independent  

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Brexit latest news: Theresa May pledges to resign on condition that MPs back her EU withdrawal agreement
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit latest news: Theresa May pledges to resign on condition that MPs back her EU withdrawal agreement

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday offered to resign in a final bid to get parliament to back her Brexit deal, as MPs failed in their own attempt to break the deadlock that has plunged Britain into crisis. London: Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday offered to resign in a final bid to get parliament to back her Brexit deal, …

Theresa May says she will quit if her Brexit deal is passed
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May says she will quit if her Brexit deal is passed

Live Mint  

London: British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday she would quit if her twice-defeated EU divorce deal passes at the third attempt, making a last-ditch bid to persuade rebels in her Conservative party to back her. May told a meeting of Conservative lawmakers she would stand down if her divorce plan finally got through a bitterly-divided parliament, to ensure …

UK might never leave EU if Theresa May’s vote fails
5 years, 10 months ago

UK might never leave EU if Theresa May’s vote fails

CNN  

London CNN — If lawmakers don’t take their final chance to vote for British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal on Tuesday, then – in the words of European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker – the United Kingdom might never leave the European Union. In Strasbourg late last night, Juncker referred to the first defeat of May’s plans back in January …

May is warned she must QUIT No 10 to pass her deal
5 years, 10 months ago

May is warned she must QUIT No 10 to pass her deal

Daily Mail  

David Davis warned failure to deliver on the referendum will trigger a 'Trump Moment' in British politics today. Mr Davis' warning came as Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said there was a risk of 'losing Brexit' if MPs crush Theresa May's deal for a second time on Tuesday. Theresa May has been warned she may have to quit Downing Street to …

Brexit department's top civil servant to retire just as UK is set to leave EU
5 years, 10 months ago

Brexit department's top civil servant to retire just as UK is set to leave EU

The Independent  

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May 'might have to quit in March' to save the government
6 years, 1 month ago

May 'might have to quit in March' to save the government

Daily Mail  

Theresa May could quit as PM as soon as March in a desperate bid to save her Brexit deal it was claimed today amid Cabinet splits over the way ahead. Theresa May could quit as PM as soon as March in a desperate bid to save her Brexit deal it was claimed today amid Cabinet splits over the way ahead …

Conservative civil war deepens as Dominic Raab puts pressure on Theresa May to quit despite no-confidence vote win
6 years, 1 month ago

Conservative civil war deepens as Dominic Raab puts pressure on Theresa May to quit despite no-confidence vote win

The Independent  

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Theresa May has 10 minutes to pitch new Brexit deal in Brussels today
6 years, 1 month ago

Theresa May has 10 minutes to pitch new Brexit deal in Brussels today

Daily Mail  

Theresa May's hopes of renegotiating her Brexit deal were dealt a fatal blow on Thursday evening as European Council President Donald Tusk declared the agreement was 'not open for renegotiation'. European Council President Donald Tusk said at a press conference late on Thursday that the deal agreed earlier this year was 'not up for renegotiation' Donald Tusk and European Commission …

No-confidence vote: the contenders to replace Prime Minister Theresa May
6 years, 1 month ago

No-confidence vote: the contenders to replace Prime Minister Theresa May

CNN  

London CNN — British Prime Minister Theresa May is relying on her fellow Conservative Members of Parliament to back her during Wednesday’s no-confidence vote, but her battle to retain the leadership of the Tory party will be weighed against a host of potential suitors. The 54-year-old called the Prime Minister’s proposed Brexit deal “a legal lobster pot in which we …

Businessman jeered at CBI conference for telling PM to ditch her Brexit plan
6 years, 1 month ago

Businessman jeered at CBI conference for telling PM to ditch her Brexit plan

Daily Mail  

A businessman and former partner of one of Theresa May's biggest Tory critics was jeered at the CBI conference this morning as he urged her to rip up her Brexit plan. Mr Kendrick is the former partner of Anne Marie Morris - one of the Tory Brexit rebels who have sent a letter of no confidence in to oust Mrs …

Brexit: 'Critical' week ahead as Prime Minister Theresa May deflects attacks from all sides
6 years, 1 month ago

Brexit: 'Critical' week ahead as Prime Minister Theresa May deflects attacks from all sides

ABC  

Britain's besieged Prime Minister, Theresa May, has warned that a leadership change would not make negotiations to leave the European Union any easier, as opponents in her Conservative Party continue to threaten to unseat her over her draft Brexit deal. Key points: Theresa May says the next seven days are "critical" for Brexit talks Some in her party want her …

Allies rally to UK’s May amid leadership woes over Brexit
6 years, 1 month ago

Allies rally to UK’s May amid leadership woes over Brexit

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May won support for her beleaguered Brexit deal Friday from key politicians and business groups, but she remained besieged by internal party opponents determined to oust her. International Trade Secretary Liam Fox, a prominent pro-Brexit voice in Cabinet, threw May a lifeline by urging rebels to “take a rational and reasonable view of this.” …

The Latest: UK’s May fills Brexit-related Cabinet vacancies
6 years, 1 month ago

The Latest: UK’s May fills Brexit-related Cabinet vacancies

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Latest on the Brexit negotiations : 4:40 p.m. British Prime Minister Theresa May has filled two vacancies in her Cabinet left by ministers who quit over Brexit. ___ 3:45 p.m. A leading lobby group for British business says the Brexit deal that Prime Minister Theresa May has negotiated with the European Union represents “hard-won progress.” In a …

UK’s May names new Brexit secretary amid crisis over deal
6 years, 2 months ago

UK’s May names new Brexit secretary amid crisis over deal

Al Jazeera  

British Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed a new Brexit secretary amid a political chaos triggered by multiple resignations over a draft deal on leaving the European Union. May’s spokesman on Friday said Stephen Barclay, a junior health minister who voted to leave the European Union in a 2016 referendum, will be the new Brexit Secretary. The spokesman said May …

Brexit: Theresa May survives but remains a wounded leader
6 years, 2 months ago

Brexit: Theresa May survives but remains a wounded leader

ABC  

Theresa May's leadership is in turmoil. Dominic Raab resigned as Brexit Minister following Theresa May's draft deal with the EU. The flamboyant former London mayor has made no secret of his leadership ambitions and is very popular with the general public, but has drawn the ire of other Tory MPs after his poor performance as foreign secretary and subsequent undermining …

Brexit deal: Theresa May defends EU agreement in press conference after flurry of cabinet resignations
6 years, 2 months ago

Brexit deal: Theresa May defends EU agreement in press conference after flurry of cabinet resignations

The Independent  

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May, maybe not: Brexit row sparks resignations
6 years, 2 months ago

May, maybe not: Brexit row sparks resignations

Hindustan Times  

The future of Theresa May as Britain’s Prime Minister was in doubt on Thursday after a draft Brexit agreement finalised after months of fractious talks with Brussels triggered a series of resignations and a growing challenge to her leadership. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls The agreement got tenuous backing from May’s cabinet after a marathon session on Wednesday, but cracks emerged with the …

Esther McVey resigns: Brexiteer becomes third minister to quit Theresa May's government over deal
6 years, 2 months ago

Esther McVey resigns: Brexiteer becomes third minister to quit Theresa May's government over deal

The Independent  

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Pound: Sterling falls sharply as risk of chaotic Brexit rises
6 years, 2 months ago

Pound: Sterling falls sharply as risk of chaotic Brexit rises

CNN  

London CNN Business — The British pound dropped sharply on Thursday after two key UK government ministers resigned, plunging the Brexit process into deep uncertainty and hiking the risk of a chaotic rupture with the European Union. Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab said in a statement on Thursday that he “cannot in good conscience support the terms proposed for our deal” …

Assailed from all sides, defiant May vows to see Brexit through
6 years, 2 months ago

Assailed from all sides, defiant May vows to see Brexit through

Al Jazeera  

Prime minister defends her draft Brexit deal as several ministers quit amid threat of vote of no-confidence against her. In a press conference on Thursday, a defiant May insisted her proposed agreement on Britain’s departure from the bloc put the the “national interest” first and was the only way to avoid a no-deal Brexit. Al Jazeera’s Paul Brennan, reporting from …

Brexit: Theresa May vows to resist leadership challenge over deal to leave European Union
6 years, 2 months ago

Brexit: Theresa May vows to resist leadership challenge over deal to leave European Union

ABC  

British Prime Minister Theresa May is fighting for her political life, with the announcement of her draft Brexit deal unleashing a fiery fallout. Key points: Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab's resignation deals a blow to Theresa May Colleagues Esther McVey, Suella Braverman, Shailesh Vara, Anne-Marie Trevelyan and Ranil Jayawardena also resign Ms May is now battling to save the Brexit deal …

Brexit turmoil: Theresa May vows to see deal through
6 years, 2 months ago

Brexit turmoil: Theresa May vows to see deal through

CNN  

London CNN — An embattled Theresa May vowed to fight on as UK Prime Minister Thursday in the face of intense opposition to her troubled Brexit deal, facing down a wave of resignations and demands for her to step down as leader. Pubgoers in London watch a broadcast of Theresa May's press conference SIMON DAWSON/REUTERS The European Union wants the …

Theresa May hit by bombshell resignations over Brexit deal
6 years, 2 months ago

Theresa May hit by bombshell resignations over Brexit deal

CNN  

London CNN — UK Prime Minister Theresa May was plunged into a deep political crisis on Thursday as she was hit by a wave of resignations over her Brexit plan. Nigel Dodds, deputy leader of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party – which May relies on to prop up her minority government – was also damning in his assessment of the …

Four UK ministers resign over Theresa May’s draft Brexit deal
6 years, 2 months ago

Four UK ministers resign over Theresa May’s draft Brexit deal

Al Jazeera  

The United Kingdom‘s Brexit Secretary, Dominic Raab, and the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Esther McVey, have resigned along with two junior ministers over the draft European Union withdrawal agreement. “I regret to say that, following the Cabinet meeting yesterday on the Brexit deal, I must resign,” Raab said. “These decisions were not taken lightly, but I firmly …

May wins Cabinet backing for Brexit deal but pitfalls remain
6 years, 2 months ago

May wins Cabinet backing for Brexit deal but pitfalls remain

Associated Press  

LONDON — In a hard-won victory, British Prime Minister Theresa May persuaded her fractious Cabinet to back a draft divorce agreement with the European Union on Thursday, a decision that triggers the final steps on the long and rocky road to Brexit. Crucially, Barnier said that “we have now found a solution together with the U.K. to avoid a hard …

A no-deal Brexit is now closer than ever thanks to the EU's lack of imagination
6 years, 3 months ago

A no-deal Brexit is now closer than ever thanks to the EU's lack of imagination

The Telegraph  

It was a moment that has been about 18 months in gestation, but the decision by Dominic Raab to walk away from the Brexit negotiating table on Sunday night was entirely predictable. For many months now, it has been clear to those that follow the detail that what was technically deliverable in the negotiating rooms of the EU’s Berlaymont headquarters …

Brexit: Theresa May safe from Tory MP plotters, for now
6 years, 4 months ago

Brexit: Theresa May safe from Tory MP plotters, for now

ABC  

Talk of a no-confidence motion in British Prime Minister Theresa May has escalated, but her supporters are confident she is safe in the leadership — for now. Ms May is under pressure over the so-called Chequers proposal, which her opponents say binds the United Kingdom too tightly to European Union rules and regulations following Brexit. The Chequers proposal explained Photo …

UK to publish PM May’s Brexit plan that eurosceptic ministers protested against
6 years, 6 months ago

UK to publish PM May’s Brexit plan that eurosceptic ministers protested against

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Theresa May will publish details on Thursday of her long-awaited Brexit plan to restart talks with the European Union, after facing down a revolt by eurosceptic ministers that could still unseat her. But the plan has caused outrage among eurosceptic members of May’s Conservative party, and Raab’s predecessor David Davis and foreign minister Boris Johnson dramatically quit …

Theresa May to publish details of awaited Brexit plan; move comes after 'dramatic' resignations from Eurosceptic ministers
6 years, 6 months ago

Theresa May to publish details of awaited Brexit plan; move comes after 'dramatic' resignations from Eurosceptic ministers

Firstpost  

British Prime Minister Theresa May will publish details of her long-awaited Brexit plan on Thursday to restart talks with the European Union, after facing down a revolt by eurosceptic ministers that could still unseat her. London: British Prime Minister Theresa May will publish details of her long-awaited Brexit plan on Thursday to restart talks with the European Union, after facing …

Brexit: Conservative vice chairs Ben Bradley and Maria Caulfield resign over May's Chequers plan
6 years, 6 months ago

Brexit: Conservative vice chairs Ben Bradley and Maria Caulfield resign over May's Chequers plan

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson quits as UK’s May faces mounting Brexit crisis
6 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson quits as UK’s May faces mounting Brexit crisis

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May dug in her heels Monday after the resignation of two top government ministers over Brexit negotiations whipped up a storm that threatened to topple her fragile minority government Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson quit with a resignation letter accusing May of flying “white flags” of surrender in negotiations with the European Union. Davis resigned …

In blow to May, UK’s top Brexit official quits government
6 years, 6 months ago

In blow to May, UK’s top Brexit official quits government

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s most senior official in charge of negotiating the country’s exit from the European Union resigned Sunday, accusing Prime Minister Theresa May of undermining Brexit with her plan to keep close trade ties with the bloc. In a blow to the beleaguered prime minister, Davis told May in a letter that the government’s proposals for close trade and …

British Brexit Secretary David Davis resigns, leaving Theresa May's Government even more fragile
6 years, 6 months ago

British Brexit Secretary David Davis resigns, leaving Theresa May's Government even more fragile

ABC  

Brexit Secretary David Davis has resigned because he is not willing to be "a reluctant conscript" to Prime Minister Theresa May's plans to leave the European Union, delivering a blow to the British leader struggling to end divisions among her ministers. Key points: Mr Davis says UK is in "at best a weak negotiating position" Reports say junior Brexit minister …

UK Brexit minister David Davis resigns
6 years, 6 months ago

UK Brexit minister David Davis resigns

Al Jazeera  

The resignation of Davis nine months before the UK is due to leave the EU is a major blow to Prime Minister Theresa May. David Davis’ resignation on Sunday came only two days after May had secured approval from her cabinet to negotiate “a business-friendly” deal to leave the EU. “May’s Brexit means BRINO – ‘Brexit In Name Only’ – …

UK: Dominic Raab replaces David Davis as Brexit Secretary
6 years, 6 months ago

UK: Dominic Raab replaces David Davis as Brexit Secretary

Al Jazeera  

Raab’s appointment comes after David Davis resigned dealing blow to Theresa May as the country negotiates to leave EU. Dominic Raab has been named as the UK’s new Brexit Secretary after David Davis resigned in protest of “a business-friendly” deal to leave the European Union. In a letter responding to Davis’ resignation, May said she was “sorry” he had chosen …

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