Tory rebels set up WhatsApp plot to thwart Theresa May's Brexit plan
6 years, 6 months ago

Tory rebels set up WhatsApp plot to thwart Theresa May's Brexit plan

The Telegraph  

Eurosceptics have set up a “party within a party” with a highly organised whipping operation among Tory Eurosceptic MPs to try to frustrate Theresa May’s Brexit plans. The news threatens to blow wide open the frustrations within the Conservative Party about Theresa May’s Chequers plan for trading with the European Union after Brexit. More than 100 Eurosceptic Tory MPs are now on a WhatsApp group co-ordinated by former Brexit minister Steve Baker who is giving them voting instructions. The combination of grassroots anger and an organised Eurosceptic backbench party run by Mr Baker - who ran the Conservatives for Britain group which helped to force David Cameron to commit to an EU referendum when he was Tory leader - will be Mrs May's worst nightmare.

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UK Conservatives face ballot glitch in contest for new PM
5 years, 6 months ago

UK Conservatives face ballot glitch in contest for new PM

Associated Press  

LONDON — Members of Britain’s Conservative Party have started receiving their postal ballots in the contest to choose the country’s next prime minister, but concerns emerged Saturday that some people have been sent more than one voting paper. About 160,000 members of the governing party are choosing Britain’s next leader, in a country of 64 million people. The party said …

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has quit amid Brexit drama. Who will replace her?
5 years, 7 months ago

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has quit amid Brexit drama. Who will replace her?

ABC  

Theresa May has announced she will step down as Conservative Party leader on June 7, paving the way for a leadership contest to determine who will steer Britain through its eventual exit from the European Union. Key points: The race is on for the UK prime ministership after Theresa May announced her resignation The decision came after the Prime Minister's …

Angry Conservative MPs condemn Theresa May for opening Brexit talks with 'Marxist, antisemite' Corbyn
5 years, 9 months ago

Angry Conservative MPs condemn Theresa May for opening Brexit talks with 'Marxist, antisemite' Corbyn

The Independent  

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Brexit: MPs plot to take control of process from UK government
5 years, 11 months ago

Brexit: MPs plot to take control of process from UK government

CNN  

London CNN — An influential cross-party group of MPs is moving to wrest the initiative over the Brexit process from UK Prime Minister Theresa May. A critical part of the bill – dubbed European Withdrawal 3.0 – would postpone the UK’s departure from the European Union on March 29 if parliament fails to agree on a way forward by then. …

Brexit: Former ministers reveal plan to seize control of EU withdrawal if Theresa May loses vote
6 years ago

Brexit: Former ministers reveal plan to seize control of EU withdrawal if Theresa May loses vote

The Independent  

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Conservative and Labour MPs join forces to stop Theresa May pursuing no-deal Brexit
6 years ago

Conservative and Labour MPs join forces to stop Theresa May pursuing no-deal Brexit

The Independent  

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Brexiteers plot Theresa May ultimatum on backstop: Telegraph
6 years, 1 month ago

Brexiteers plot Theresa May ultimatum on backstop: Telegraph

Live Mint  

London: Five UK ministers who favour a clean break with Europe will demand that Prime Minister Theresa May return to Brussels and alter the EU withdrawal agreement as the price of their staying in the Cabinet, the Telegraph reported, citing a person close to one of the officials. The ministers, including Andrea Leadsom, leader of the House of Commons, and …

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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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 …

Senior Tory MP urges Theresa May to ignore ‘right wing nationalists’ in the party
6 years, 3 months ago

Senior Tory MP urges Theresa May to ignore ‘right wing nationalists’ in the party

The Independent  

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Brexit: Theresa May risks eurosceptic fury as she signals she may offer further concessions to EU
6 years, 3 months ago

Brexit: Theresa May risks eurosceptic fury as she signals she may offer further concessions to EU

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Battle lines drawn in Tory civil war as former Brexit minister warns May of 'catastrophic split'
6 years, 4 months ago

Battle lines drawn in Tory civil war as former Brexit minister warns May of 'catastrophic split'

The Independent  

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Theresa May insists she won't let Brussels push her around as plot to scupper Chequers deal emerges
6 years, 4 months ago

Theresa May insists she won't let Brussels push her around as plot to scupper Chequers deal emerges

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Boris Johnson hits out at Theresa May over her Brexit plan, says it will leave Britain 'tethered to EU'
6 years, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson hits out at Theresa May over her Brexit plan, says it will leave Britain 'tethered to EU'

Firstpost  

Boris Johnson launched a fierce broadside at the prime minister to kick off Parliament’s return to business after its summer break. London: British prime minister Theresa May’s Brexit blueprint came under heavy attack on Monday, with pro-Brexit figurehead Boris Johnson calling it a surrender that hands “victory” to European Union. Meanwhile 20 MPs in May’s centre-right Conservative Party publically pledged …

Boris Johnson slams Theresa May over Brexit compromise
6 years, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson slams Theresa May over Brexit compromise

Daily Mail  

Tory Remainers joined Boris Johnson in launching a searing attack on Theresa May's Brexit strategy today. Boris Johnson has launched a scathing attack on Theresa May's Brexit strategy, saying the PM had 'gone into battle with the white flag fluttering' Mr Johnson was branded a 'great charlatan' by Conservative Remainer Sarah Wollaston Mr Johnson, who resigned over the Chequers compromise …

Brexit vote: Theresa May survives latest challenge
6 years, 5 months ago

Brexit vote: Theresa May survives latest challenge

CNN  

London CNN — British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government narrowly survived the latest Brexit challenge Tuesday after winning a crucial parliamentary vote. Video Ad Feedback Resignations create chaos for Theresa May 02:40 - Source: CNN The dispute has exposed the deep divisions in May’s party and could yet lead to significant challenges to her authority. Earlier this month two of …

Brexit: Theresa May faces showdown with Conservative rebels in critical week for her leadership
6 years, 5 months ago

Brexit: Theresa May faces showdown with Conservative rebels in critical week for her leadership

The Independent  

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