As danger looms over Theresay May, here is a look at possible replacements that could take over the role of British PM
6 years, 1 month ago

As danger looms over Theresay May, here is a look at possible replacements that could take over the role of British PM

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Theresa May has vowed to fight on as the leader, but if she loses the confidence vote later on Wednesday she will be out of a job, and a contest to replace her will begin. Lawmakers in British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservative Party on Wednesday triggered a confidence vote in her leadership over Britain’s planned divorce from the European. DOMINIC RAAB, 44 Britain’s Brexit negotiator quit May’s government on Thursday in protest at her draft exit agreement, saying it did not match the promises the Conservative Party made at a 2017 election. ANDREA LEADSOM, 55 Leadsom, another pro-Brexit campaigner who still serves in May’s cabinet, made it to the last two in the 2016 contest to replace Cameron.

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Theresa May to stand down as MP at general election
10 months, 1 week ago

Theresa May to stand down as MP at general election

The Independent  

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Just two of Scotland’s six Tory MPs backed PM in confidence vote
2 years, 7 months ago

Just two of Scotland’s six Tory MPs backed PM in confidence vote

The Independent  

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Theresa May gets standing ovation as she bows out as UK PM
5 years, 5 months ago

Theresa May gets standing ovation as she bows out as UK PM

Live Mint  

Theresa May was given a standing ovation by her Conservative Party MPs as she concluded her final Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons on Wednesday, marking a conclusion of her three-year premiership as she makes way for Boris Johnson to take charge at Downing Street. In a largely light-hearted exchange in the UK Parliament, the outgoing Prime Minister's …

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 …

May to quit as party leader June 7, opening race for new PM
5 years, 7 months ago

May to quit as party leader June 7, opening race for new PM

Associated Press  

LONDON — Theresa May ended her failed three-year quest to lead Britain out of the European Union on Friday, announcing that she will step down as Conservative Party leader June 7 and triggering a contest to choose a new prime minister who will try to complete Brexit. She said European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker had great respect for May and …

Theresa May: A prime minister defined and defeated by Brexit
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May: A prime minister defined and defeated by Brexit

Associated Press  

LONDON — Theresa May became prime minister in 2016 with one overriding goal: to lead Britain out of the European Union. One university friend later recalled that May hoped to be Britain’s first female prime minister, and “was quite irritated when Margaret Thatcher got there first.” She was not a natural political campaigner; her stiff public appearances as prime minister …

Who Will Replace Theresa May As UK Prime Minister?
5 years, 7 months ago

Who Will Replace Theresa May As UK Prime Minister?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Lawmakers in Britain’s Conservative Party have been fighting like rats in a sack over the party leadership for some time, but now that Prime Minister Theresa May has formally announced that she will step down as party leader on June 7, everyone can stop pretending and just get on with it. Statista Some members of Parliament believe …

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 …

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 …

Last days of May? UK leader in peril as Brexit offer slammed
5 years, 7 months ago

Last days of May? UK leader in peril as Brexit offer slammed

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May dug in Wednesday against a relentless push by rivals and former allies to remove her from office as her attempts to lead Britain out of the European Union appeared to be headed for a dead end. pic.twitter.com/f2SOXkaqmH — Andrea Leadsom MP May 22, 2019 Leader of the House of Commons Andrea Leadsom alleged …

Brexit: Michael Gove hints Theresa May will withdraw Commons vote in move expected to trigger her resignation
5 years, 7 months ago

Brexit: Michael Gove hints Theresa May will withdraw Commons vote in move expected to trigger her resignation

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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 …

Under pressure, Britain’s Theresa May scrambles to win support for Brexit deal
5 years, 9 months ago

Under pressure, Britain’s Theresa May scrambles to win support for Brexit deal

Live Mint  

British Prime Minister Theresa May's government was scrambling on Sunday to get support in parliament for her Brexit deal at the third time of asking, aiming to persuade doubters with threats and promises to avoid any move to oust her. Stepping up the pressure on the prime minister, Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the main opposition Labour Party, said he could …

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 …

Theresa May no-confidence vote result: PM survives Jeremy Corbyn bid to topple Conservative government
5 years, 11 months ago

Theresa May no-confidence vote result: PM survives Jeremy Corbyn bid to topple Conservative government

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Theresa May wins confidence vote, Brexit is still in crisis
5 years, 11 months ago

Theresa May wins confidence vote, Brexit is still in crisis

Live Mint  

London: UK Prime Minister Theresa May narrowly survived an attempt to oust her government after a crushing defeat for her Brexit deal. In a parliamentary vote on Tuesday, May’s blueprint for exiting the EU was resoundingly rejected by 230 votes—the worst parliamentary defeat for a government in modern British history. “We must find the answer among ourselves in this House, …

Brexit vote result - LIVE: Jeremy Corbyn tables vote of no confidence in Theresa May that could bring down government after historic 230-vote Commons defeat
6 years ago

Brexit vote result - LIVE: Jeremy Corbyn tables vote of no confidence in Theresa May that could bring down government after historic 230-vote Commons defeat

The Independent  

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Brexit vote was humiliating defeat, but May will likely stagger on
6 years ago

Brexit vote was humiliating defeat, but May will likely stagger on

CNN  

London CNN — Just 24 hours after incurring a historic parliamentary defeat, British Prime Minister Theresa May faces another challenge to her premiership: A vote of no confidence in her government. Anyone who doubted the degree of chaos in British politics right now should consider this: Many MPs who Wednesday will vote to save May’s government are the same MPs …

Brexit deal suffers historic defeat; May faces vote of confidence
6 years ago

Brexit deal suffers historic defeat; May faces vote of confidence

China Daily  

By Angus McNeice | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2019-01-16 08:49 United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May suffered a historic defeat in Parliament on Tuesday when members voted 432 to 202 against the government's Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. Several outcomes are now possible following the government's defeat, including the calling of a general election, the Prime Minister's resignation, and even a second referendum. …

Brexit crisis latest: UK government survives no-confidence vote
6 years ago

Brexit crisis latest: UK government survives no-confidence vote

CNN  

London CNN — Theresa May has called on Britain’s political parties to “put self-interest aside” and work together on a compromise Brexit deal, hours after her government survived a no-confidence vote Wednesday night. “It will not be an easy task, but MPs know they have a duty to act in the national interest, reach a consensus and get this done.” …

Brexit deal rejected, Theresa May now faces confidence vote
6 years ago

Brexit deal rejected, Theresa May now faces confidence vote

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal was rejected by the UK Parliament in a humiliating defeat, her plan for leaving the European Union all but dead. “The government will approach these meetings in a constructive spirit.” Opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn in the UK Parliament after the Brexit deal vote. Photo: AP A government spokesman later told reporters May …

Brexit bedlam: Theresa May faces no-confidence vote after British Parliament votes down PM's EU divorce deal by 230 votes
6 years ago

Brexit bedlam: Theresa May faces no-confidence vote after British Parliament votes down PM's EU divorce deal by 230 votes

Firstpost  

British lawmakers on Tuesday overwhelmingly rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s divorce deal with the European Union, plunging the Brexit process into chaos and leading to a no-confidence vote in her government. London: British lawmakers on Tuesday overwhelmingly rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s divorce deal with the European Union, plunging the Brexit process into chaos and leading to a no-confidence vote …

Theresa May has lost the Brexit vote. So what happens now?
6 years ago

Theresa May has lost the Brexit vote. So what happens now?

ABC  

British Prime Minister Theresa May has been defeated in Parliament after asking MPs to approve her Brexit deal. If a majority of MPs vote against Mrs May's Government, Labour would have 14 days to prove, by a vote, that it could command a majority and form its own government. She could be forced to contest an election If Mrs May's …

Brexit: Labour braced to call confidence vote in government within days if May's deal is voted down, Corbyn signals
6 years ago

Brexit: Labour braced to call confidence vote in government within days if May's deal is voted down, Corbyn signals

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Brexit: Opposition in British Parliament launch no-confidence vote against Theresa May over delay in voting on EU deal
6 years ago

Brexit: Opposition in British Parliament launch no-confidence vote against Theresa May over delay in voting on EU deal

Firstpost  

British opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn tabled a non-binding no-confidence vote in Prime Minister Theresa May after she told MPs they will only get a delayed vote on her Brexit deal in the new year. London: British opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn tabled a non-binding no-confidence vote in Prime Minister Theresa May after she told MPs they will only get a delayed …

The Latest: Corbyn submits symbolic no-confidence motion
6 years ago

The Latest: Corbyn submits symbolic no-confidence motion

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Latest on Brexit : 6 p.m. The leader of Britain’s main opposition party has submitted a motion of no-confidence in Prime Minister Theresa May — a largely symbolic move of censure. ___ 3:40 p.m. British Prime Minister Theresa May says the delayed vote in Parliament on the Brexit deal between her government and the European Union will …

Brexit: no-confidence vote rejected by PM’s Theresa May’s office
6 years ago

Brexit: no-confidence vote rejected by PM’s Theresa May’s office

CNN  

London CNN — The British government will not allow lawmakers to vote on a symbolic motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Theresa May, forcing the opposition to decide whether it will now try to topple her entire administration. Theresa May announced Monday that she would reschedule the vote on her Brexit plan for the week of January 14. parliament …

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

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Theresa May defeats Brexit plotters — here's what happens now
6 years, 1 month ago

Theresa May defeats Brexit plotters — here's what happens now

ABC  

After a week of humiliating setbacks in her pursuit of Brexit, Theresa May, the UK Prime Minister, was spared the indignity of being voted out of office by her own MPs. The postponement earlier in the week of the "meaningful vote" on the withdrawal agreement Mrs May negotiated with the EU amid fears of an overwhelming parliamentary defeat hardened the …

British PM Theresa May survives confidence vote by Conservative Party lawmakers but Brexit turmoil remains
6 years, 1 month ago

British PM Theresa May survives confidence vote by Conservative Party lawmakers but Brexit turmoil remains

Firstpost  

British Prime Minister Theresa May survived a brush with political mortality Wednesday, winning a no-confidence vote by Conservative lawmakers that would have ended her leadership of party and country. London: British Prime Minister Theresa May survived a brush with political mortality Wednesday, winning a no-confidence vote by Conservative lawmakers that would have ended her leadership of party and country. The …

What is the Brexit deal? Theresa May's controversial agreement with the EU explained
6 years, 1 month ago

What is the Brexit deal? Theresa May's controversial agreement with the EU explained

The Independent  

Will Brexit deal be approved by MPs? The prime minister secured the backing of her cabinet and the EU for the deal but her efforts were dramatically thrown off course when rebel Tories triggered a no-confidence vote in her premiership. The move provoked fury, prompting enough Tory MPs to trigger a no-confidence vote by writing to Sir Graham Brady, the …

No-confidence vote: Which Tory MPs are backing Theresa May and which will vote against her?
6 years, 1 month ago

No-confidence vote: Which Tory MPs are backing Theresa May and which will vote against her?

The Independent  

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Theresa May warns Brexit could be 'stopped' if she is toppled, as PM vows to fight no-confidence vote
6 years, 1 month ago

Theresa May warns Brexit could be 'stopped' if she is toppled, as PM vows to fight no-confidence vote

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Theresa May to face no-confidence vote tonight, Conservatives announce
6 years, 1 month ago

Theresa May to face no-confidence vote tonight, Conservatives announce

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Theresa May wins confidence vote: Live updates
6 years, 1 month ago

Theresa May wins confidence vote: Live updates

CNN  

UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s remarks confirming she would contest the leadership challenge triggered on Wednesday. A change in leadership in the Conservative party now would put our country’s future at risk and create uncertainty when we can least afford it. A new leader wouldn’t be in place by the 21st of January legal deadline, so a leadership election risks …

No-confidence vote live: British PM facing leadership challenge
6 years, 1 month ago

No-confidence vote live: British PM facing leadership challenge

CNN  

UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s remarks confirming she would contest the leadership challenge triggered on Wednesday. A change in leadership in the Conservative party now would put our country’s future at risk and create uncertainty when we can least afford it. A new leader wouldn’t be in place by the 21st of January legal deadline, so a leadership election risks …

No-confidence vote live: British PM facing leadership challenge
6 years, 1 month ago

No-confidence vote live: British PM facing leadership challenge

CNN  

UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s remarks confirming she would contest the leadership challenge triggered on Wednesday. A change in leadership in the Conservative party now would put our country’s future at risk and create uncertainty when we can least afford it. A new leader wouldn’t be in place by the 21st of January legal deadline, so a leadership election risks …

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 …

UK leader Theresa May to face no-confidence vote over Brexit pains
6 years, 1 month ago

UK leader Theresa May to face no-confidence vote over Brexit pains

ABC  

Prime Minister Theresa May has vowed to fight for her job in a leadership challenge triggered by Conservative lawmakers, saying a change could jeopardise Britain's divorce from the European Union. Key points: The vote will be held between 5:00am and 7:00am AEDT on Thursday Mrs May said she will contest the leadership ballot Mrs May warned MPs that Brexit would …

Theresa May is here for now. And so is her Brexit headache
6 years, 1 month ago

Theresa May is here for now. And so is her Brexit headache

CNN  

London CNN — So it’s come to this: put up or shut up. This means that unless something dramatic happens – and that can’t be ruled out – May is all but certain to be Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on March 29, 2019, the day on which the country is formally scheduled …

British PM Theresa May survived a no-confidence vote but her deal is still in peril
6 years, 1 month ago

British PM Theresa May survived a no-confidence vote but her deal is still in peril

CNN  

CNN — UK Prime Minister Theresa May survived a vote of no-confidence triggered by members of her own party over her handling of Britain’s departure from the European Union, but her margin of victory was significantly narrower than her supporters expected. Shortly after the announcement, Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt tweeted: “Huge congrats to Theresa May whose stamina, resilience and decency …

Theresa May tells her party she won’t fight next election if she wins confidence vote
6 years, 1 month ago

Theresa May tells her party she won’t fight next election if she wins confidence vote

CNN  

London CNN — British Prime Minister Theresa May has told Conservatives lawmakers she will not fight the next general election in 2022, a member of parliament attending the meeting told CNN. Appearing on the steps of Downing Street, May was in bullish mood, promising to fight the contest with “everything I’ve got.” Graham Brady, the MP who chairs the committee, …

Brexit: Theresa May should resign if she loses no-confidence vote, influential parliamentary committee concludes
6 years, 1 month ago

Brexit: Theresa May should resign if she loses no-confidence vote, influential parliamentary committee concludes

The Independent  

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Theresa May ‘on verge of leadership election with 48 letters of no confidence SUBMITTED'
6 years, 1 month ago

Theresa May ‘on verge of leadership election with 48 letters of no confidence SUBMITTED'

Daily Mail  

Senior Tories claim they have reached the 48 letters required to trigger a vote of no-confidence in Theresa May's leadership. Steve Baker urged colleagues to be 'brave' and send letters to the powerful Conservative 1922 committee that would start the process of evicting the PM Jacob Rees-Mogg, chair of the European Research Group bloc of Tory Eurosceptics has been urging …

May's perilous position over her Brexit deal reminds me of the atmosphere in Westminster before the fall of Thatcher
6 years, 1 month ago

May's perilous position over her Brexit deal reminds me of the atmosphere in Westminster before the fall of Thatcher

The Independent  

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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 …

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 …

Who could replace Theresa May?
6 years, 2 months ago

Who could replace Theresa May?

Daily Mail  

Theresa May won her Tory confidence vote after promising not to lead the party into the 2022 general election. The former foreign secretary is violently opposed to Theresa May's Chequers plan and a leading voice demanding a Canada-style trade deal. Newly installed as Brexit Secretary, Dominic Raab is trying to negotiate Theresa May's Brexit deal Sajid Javid - 5/1 How …

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