Draft Brexit deal reached more than two years since divisive vote
6 years, 2 months ago

Draft Brexit deal reached more than two years since divisive vote

CNN  

London CNN — British and European Union negotiators have agreed on a draft Brexit deal, UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s office said Tuesday, more than two years after the country voted in a divisive referendum to withdraw from the bloc. A Downing Street spokesman said the Cabinet would meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday to “consider the draft agreement the negotiating teams have reached in Brussels, and to decide on next steps. “There’s no point in leaving the EU if you end up being run by the EU.” Nigel Dodds, deputy leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, a right-wing bloc from Northern Ireland that props up May’s government in Parliament, said the party would consider its position. Another EU diplomat said: “You can’t consider it a deal until it’s agreed by British Cabinet.” Ambassadors from the EU’s other 27 states will meet in Brussels on Wednesday at the same time as the UK Cabinet.

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Countdown to Brexit: From 2016 referendum to suspension of UK Parliament, here's a timeline of events
5 years, 4 months ago

Countdown to Brexit: From 2016 referendum to suspension of UK Parliament, here's a timeline of events

Firstpost  

The UK parliament was suspended till 14 October last month with the country set to leave the European Union with a no-deal Brexit on 31 October The UK Parliament has been suspended till 14 October as the country prepares to leave the European Union with a “no-deal” Brexit on 31 October. European Parliament president David Sassoli said British prime minister …

British govt to put forward Brexit legislation in June; Withdrawal Agreement Bill to ensure 'swift exit' from EU
5 years, 8 months ago

British govt to put forward Brexit legislation in June; Withdrawal Agreement Bill to ensure 'swift exit' from EU

Firstpost  

Downing Street said Theresa May and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn had agreed on a possible compromise that would end a deadlock on Brexit in Parliament. London: Prime Minister Theresa May’s government will publish draft legislation in the first week of June that would allow Brexit to proceed if approved by Parliament, a Downing Street spokesman announced on Tuesday. “We will …

May under pressure to drop Brexit talks with Labour
5 years, 8 months ago

May under pressure to drop Brexit talks with Labour

The Quint  

London, May 14 UK Prime Minister Theresa May is under intense pressure to abandon Brexit talks with the main opposition Labour Party, after a group of senior Conservative leaders issued a strongly worded warning. May's cabinet, and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's shadow cabinet, are both due to take stock of the talks on Tuesday, with neither side optimistic about the …

Theresa May will put her Brexit deal to a vote—for the fourth time
5 years, 8 months ago

Theresa May will put her Brexit deal to a vote—for the fourth time

CNN  

CNN — Can’t wait to see what happens in the UK’s Brexit saga? A new vote on an exit deal proposed by Theresa May now has a date: the week of June 3—the same week that Donald Trump begins his controversial state visit to the country. It will be the fourth time that the House of Commons votes on May’s …

Theresa May will put her Brexit deal to a vote—for the fourth time
5 years, 8 months ago

Theresa May will put her Brexit deal to a vote—for the fourth time

CNN  

CNN — Can’t wait to see what happens in the UK’s Brexit saga? A new vote on an exit deal proposed by Theresa May now has a date: the week of June 3—the same week that Donald Trump begins his controversial state visit to the country. It will be the fourth time that the House of Commons votes on May’s …

The Latest: EU chief rues failure to enter Brexit campaign
5 years, 8 months ago

The Latest: EU chief rues failure to enter Brexit campaign

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Latest on Britain’s departure from the European Union : 1:35 p.m. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says one of his biggest mistakes in office was failing to get involved in the Brexit referendum campaign and counter what he says were the lies spread. Juncker told reporters that he stayed out of the June 23, 2016 vote at …

Brexit: EU leaders agree delay until end of October as May blames MPs for stopping UK departure
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit: EU leaders agree delay until end of October as May blames MPs for stopping UK departure

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. She told MPs …

UK Parliament has dealt May’s Brexit plan a fatal blow
5 years, 9 months ago

UK Parliament has dealt May’s Brexit plan a fatal blow

CNN  

London CNN — UK lawmakers rejected Theresa May’s Brexit deal for a third time on Friday, likely killing it off for good and plunging the country further into political uncertainty. And today it has rejected approving the Withdrawal Agreement alone and continuing a process on the future.” If Monday’s indicative votes provide some clarity, the Prime Minister could, conceivably, ask …

Theresa May’s job is getting harder by the day
5 years, 10 months ago

Theresa May’s job is getting harder by the day

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Jane Merrick is a British political journalist and former political editor of the Independent on Sunday newspaper. Since the Brexit withdrawal agreement was struck with Brussels last November, Parliament has spent more than three months in limbo: May first delayed a major vote and then lost it spectacularly in January. At the weekend, three senior Cabinet ministers, including …

UK’s May seeks changes to Brexit deal as EU stands firm
5 years, 11 months ago

UK’s May seeks changes to Brexit deal as EU stands firm

Live Mint  

The British Parliament was set to vote on competing Brexit plans Tuesday, with Prime Minister Theresa May desperately seeking a mandate from lawmakers to help secure concessions from the European Union. British legislators were delivering verdicts on proposals that have been submitted by both pro-Brexit and pro-EU legislators since Parliament rejected May's divorce deal with the bloc two weeks ago, …

Brexit ‘plot’ by lawmakers ‘extremely concerning,’ Downing Street says
5 years, 11 months ago

Brexit ‘plot’ by lawmakers ‘extremely concerning,’ Downing Street says

CNN  

London CNN — Downing Street has described as “deeply concerning” a reported plot by lawmakers to take control of Brexit negotiations from UK Prime Minister Theresa May. “The British public voted to leave the European Union and it is vital that elected politicians deliver upon that verdict.” The spokesperson warned: “This news should serve as a reminder to those MPs …

Theresa May suffers early defeat to Brexit plans as parliament demands alternative
6 years ago

Theresa May suffers early defeat to Brexit plans as parliament demands alternative

Live Mint  

London: British Prime Minister Theresa May suffered an early defeat to her Brexit plans on Wednesday when parliament demanded the government come up with a plan-B within days if she loses a vote on her deal to leave the European Union. Responding to the vote, Brexit minister Stephen Barclay told parliament it was the government’s intention to act quickly if …

Theresa May wants Britain to ‘turn a corner’ after Brexit – but will it be that simple?
6 years ago

Theresa May wants Britain to ‘turn a corner’ after Brexit – but will it be that simple?

The Independent  

Theresa May’s new year message was a plea to MPs to back her beleaguered Brexit deal so the UK can “turn a corner” and focus on the stuff that really matters to people – housebuilding, education, the NHS. Mostly, it is called the “transition period”, but this also misleading – because, in the absence of any agreement beyond the divorce …

Brexit: Theresa May hints she will force MPs to vote multiple times on her deal if she loses
6 years ago

Brexit: Theresa May hints she will force MPs to vote multiple times on her deal if she loses

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy …

Brexit: EU confirms negotiations on deal are over
6 years ago

Brexit: EU confirms negotiations on deal are over

CNN  

CNN — The European Union has reiterated its position that the Brexit deal agreed with UK Prime Minister Theresa May will not be renegotiated. Several British lawmakers continue to argue that the EU will want to avoid a so-called “no deal” outcome, and could be forced into changes if the UK’s Parliament refuses to back the deal on the country’s …

‘Brexit 50-50’ if Theresa May’s deal rejected: UK minister
6 years ago

‘Brexit 50-50’ if Theresa May’s deal rejected: UK minister

Live Mint  

The chances of the UK leaving the European Union are “50-50’’ if Parliament rejects Prime Minister Theresa May’s withdrawal agreement in January, International Trade Secretary Liam Fox said in a Sunday Times interview. In an separate interview, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker suggested the U.K. and EU should “start the following day to prepare the future relations” should parliament approve …

Theresa May cabinet says no-deal planning now government's 'operational priority'
6 years ago

Theresa May cabinet says no-deal planning now government's 'operational priority'

The Independent  

✕ Close Defence Secretary tells MPs 3,500 troops are on standby to help in event of no-deal Brexit Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates …

Brexit: British troops on standby in case of no deal
6 years ago

Brexit: British troops on standby in case of no deal

CNN  

London CNN — Britain’s defense secretary announced that 3,500 troops will be on standby for a possible no-deal Brexit, as lawmakers said Tuesday that they have ramped up preparations for leaving the European Union without an agreement. After a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Prime Minister Theresa May’s official spokesman said ministers agreed that an emergency contingency plan was essential in …

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 …

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 …

May's Brexit deal fails to offer sufficient clarity: Report
6 years, 1 month ago

May's Brexit deal fails to offer sufficient clarity: Report

The Quint  

London, Dec 10 The British House of Commons' committee on Exiting the European Union unanimously agreed in a report its downbeat verdict on Brexit, saying Prime Minister Theresa May's deal fails to offer sufficient clarity or certainty for the future of the country. The highly critical report came just 48-hours before the House of Commons decides whether to approve, or …

UK Parliament to vote on Theresa May’s Brexit deal on 11 December
6 years, 1 month ago

UK Parliament to vote on Theresa May’s Brexit deal on 11 December

Live Mint  

UK Prime Minister Theresa May will put her Brexit deal to Parliament for a decisive vote on 11 December, but after her plan was savaged from all sides, the signs are she’s on course to lose. May insisted on Monday that she’s “looking forward” to the House of Commons passing judgment in two weeks’ time. “No sooner is the ink …

European Union leaders agree to a Brexit deal
6 years, 1 month ago

European Union leaders agree to a Brexit deal

Salon  

One step closer to Brexit: 27 European Union leaders approved an agreement by the United Kingdom that would lead to that country's withdrawal from the multinational organization, as ratified by British voters in 2016. The deal was the culmination of negotiations that have been ongoing since March 2017 between the United Kingdom's government, led by Prime Minister Theresa May, and …

Theresa May vows to stick to Brexit deal as opponents seek formal challenge
6 years, 1 month ago

Theresa May vows to stick to Brexit deal as opponents seek formal challenge

Live Mint  

London: British Prime Minister Theresa May vowed on Monday to stick to her contentious draft European Union divorce deal as dissenting lawmakers in her own party tried to trigger a leadership challenge. “We have in view a deal a that will work for the UK and, let no one be in any doubt, I am determined to deliver it,” May …

Theresa May’s draft Brexit deal has a gaping hole
6 years, 1 month ago

Theresa May’s draft Brexit deal has a gaping hole

Live Mint  

Brussels: As Prime Minister Theresa May is gripped by political turmoil in the UK, Brexit negotiators have some unfinished business in Brussels. Curiously, the 107,000-word draft Brexit deal had one gap left in it when it was published this week. The maximum extension of the UK’s post-Brexit transition period appeared in the text as “up to 31 December 20XX”. The …

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 …

Theresa May takes control of Brexit endgame as ministers defy her plans
6 years, 1 month ago

Theresa May takes control of Brexit endgame as ministers defy her plans

Live Mint  

Theresa May rolled the dice with a dramatic reshuffle of her ministerial team as she battles to cling onto her job and stop her own party tearing up her Brexit deal. May’s perilous position puts at risk the fruits of two years of negotiations and raises the chance that Britain will crash out of the EU without a deal in …

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  

✕ Close Brexit deal: Theresa May's draft withdrawal agreement explained Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about …

The Latest: UK’s May vows ‘to see this through’ on Brexit
6 years, 2 months ago

The Latest: UK’s May vows ‘to see this through’ on Brexit

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Latest on Britain’s departure from the European Union : 5:30 p.m. British Prime Minister Theresa May says if politicians reject her Brexit deal, it will set the country on “a path of deep and grave uncertainty.” Defiant in the face of mounting criticism, May said Thursday she believed “with every fiber of my being” that the 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 could be the only one who gets Brexit reality
6 years, 2 months ago

Theresa May could be the only one who gets Brexit reality

CNN  

London CNN — UK Prime Minister Theresa May seems to be the only person in Westminster who understands the Brexit reality: a deal doesn’t exist that satisfies everyone in the UK and everyone in Brussels. May’s deal with the EU, her supporters would tell you, gets as close to both options as is ever going to be possible. Video Ad …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Brexit: Theresa May says British Cabinet agrees to draft agreement, says deal is in UK's best interests
6 years, 2 months ago

Brexit: Theresa May says British Cabinet agrees to draft agreement, says deal is in UK's best interests

ABC  

British Prime Minister Theresa May has won the backing of her senior ministers for a draft European Union Brexit deal, freeing her to tackle the much more perilous struggle of getting Parliament to approve the agreement. Key points: Theresa May says draft agreement in UK's national interest Says choice was between deal that takes back control for UK, or one …

Brexit agreement: May braces for dissent as she takes draft deal to Parliament
6 years, 2 months ago

Brexit agreement: May braces for dissent as she takes draft deal to Parliament

CNN  

London CNN — British Prime Minister Theresa May will attempt to sell her divorce deal from the European Union to the House of Commons Thursday as a divided country examines the finer details of the 585-page draft document. The Financial Times predicted a “backlash” following the “ferocious Brexit battle,” while the Daily Mail focused on the Prime Minister’s defiant tone …

May promises Brexit deal will deliver vote of British people
6 years, 2 months ago

May promises Brexit deal will deliver vote of British people

Al Jazeera  

If the UK government agrees with the draft agreement, an EU vote could take place as soon as November 25. British Prime Minister Theresa May has said the draft deal the United Kingdom has struck with the European Union with regards to Brexit will adhere to what people voted for during the 2016 Brexit referendum. May said the agreement would …

UK, EU agree to take more Brexit time after no-result summit
6 years, 2 months ago

UK, EU agree to take more Brexit time after no-result summit

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union leaders gave themselves several more weeks — perhaps until the end of the year — to clinch a friendly divorce with Britain before their separation, after a Brexit summit Wednesday avoided any friction but also produced no tangible results. Chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier said that “we need much time, much more time, and we continue …

The Latest: May says UK, EU need ‘courage, trust’ on Brexit
6 years, 2 months ago

The Latest: May says UK, EU need ‘courage, trust’ on Brexit

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The Latest on Britain’s upcoming exit from the European Union : 11:00 p.m. British Prime Minister Theresa May has told her 27 European Union counterparts that the U.K. and the EU both need to show “courage, trust and leadership” to settle their remaining differences and strike a divorce deal. European Parliament President Antonio Tajani said after emerging from …

Theresa May asks ministers to 'hold their nerve' after impasse with European Union over Brexit
6 years, 3 months ago

Theresa May asks ministers to 'hold their nerve' after impasse with European Union over Brexit

Firstpost  

London: British prime minister Theresa May told her ministers on Monday that they must hold their nerve in an impasse with the European Union over Brexit, her office said after a cabinet meeting. May’s spokesman on Monday said that her senior ministerial team remains fully behind her Brexit proposals, after her plans were savaged by EU leaders at a summit …

Theresa May warns of 'no Brexit at all' if Cabinet refuses to back her plan for friction-free movement of goods
6 years, 6 months ago

Theresa May warns of 'no Brexit at all' if Cabinet refuses to back her plan for friction-free movement of goods

Firstpost  

Theresa May warned her divided party on Sunday that there may be “no Brexit at all” if they wrecked her plan to forge a close relationship with the European Union. London: British prime minister Theresa May warned her divided party on Sunday that there may be “no Brexit at all” if they wrecked her plan to forge a close relationship …

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 …

Theresa May secures Cabinet agreement on Brexit plan, gets support for 'business-friendly' proposal to restart talks with EU
6 years, 6 months ago

Theresa May secures Cabinet agreement on Brexit plan, gets support for 'business-friendly' proposal to restart talks with EU

Firstpost  

Theresa May secured a cabinet agreement on Friday for her plans to leave the European Union, overcoming rifts among her ministers. London: British prime minister Theresa May secured a cabinet agreement on Friday for her plans to leave the European Union, overcoming rifts among her ministers to win support for “a business-friendly” proposal aimed at spurring stalled Brexit talks. The …

Theresa May secures backing from cabinet for ‘soft Brexit’
6 years, 6 months ago

Theresa May secures backing from cabinet for ‘soft Brexit’

Al Jazeera  

Ministers reach ‘collective’ agreement on the basis of the UK’s future relationship with the European Union. British Prime Minister Theresa May has secured approval from her cabinet to negotiate “a business-friendly” deal to leave the European Union but drew anger from hardline ‘Brexiteers’ and members of the opposition over her strategy to leave the bloc. “May’s Brexit means BRINO – …

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