Theresa May's Brexit vote defeat adds to the country's sense of crisis that grows by the day
6 years ago

Theresa May's Brexit vote defeat adds to the country's sense of crisis that grows by the day

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British politics has long been seen as steady and sensible. Brexit defeat aftermath Photo shows Close-up photo of Theresa May Theresa May's Brexit deal has been defeated in British Parliament. With just over two months to go until the UK is due to leave the European Union, politicians from all sides — Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat, nationalists, unionists — voted down the deal painstakingly negotiated by Prime Minister Theresa May over the past two years. Nobody saw this coming Theresa May painstakingly negotiated the Brexit deal over the last two years. Brexit victory was never an option Photo shows An anti-Brexit effigy is driven around Parliament square The defeat of Theresa May's deal will go down as the biggest in British modern history, writes Samantha Hawley.

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Why some Labour MPs think it’s their fault we’re heading for a hard Brexit
4 years, 1 month ago

Why some Labour MPs think it’s their fault we’re heading for a hard Brexit

The Independent  

Peter Mandelson caused a stir this week by suggesting that Remainers, by campaigning to reverse the referendum decision, helped bring about a more damaging form of Brexit than was necessary. The Labour former cabinet minister and EU trade commissioner said the “triumph of hardline Tory Brexiters” was the price the “pro-EU camp will pay for trying to reverse the referendum …

Britain votes in pivotal ’Brexit election’
5 years, 1 month ago

Britain votes in pivotal ’Brexit election’

Live Mint  

Britain voted on Thursday in a deeply divisive election that posed a historic choice between an imminent split from the European Union and another referendum that could scrap the entire Brexit process. A decisive victory for Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the third poll in less than five years would almost certainly end Britain's 46-year involvement in the European project …

UK parties promise end to Brexit agony if they win election
5 years, 2 months ago

UK parties promise end to Brexit agony if they win election

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s three major national political parties wooed weary voters on Tuesday, all promising an end to Brexit wrangling if they win next month’s national election — but offering starkly different visions of how to achieve that. Johnson urged him in an open letter Monday to “come clean and explain what your plan really is.” Corbyn insisted Tuesday that …

Major defeat for British PM as lawmakers seize Brexit agenda
5 years, 4 months ago

Major defeat for British PM as lawmakers seize Brexit agenda

Associated Press  

LONDON — On a day of humiliating setbacks, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a major defeat in Parliament on Tuesday night as rebellious lawmakers voted to seize control of the Brexit agenda, prompting the embattled leader to say he would call for a new general election. A new election would set the stage for a brutal battle over whether …

British PM Boris Johnson loses majority ahead of Brexit parliament showdown
5 years, 4 months ago

British PM Boris Johnson loses majority ahead of Brexit parliament showdown

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday lost his working majority in parliament ahead of a showdown with rebel MPs over Brexit that could lead to a snap election within weeks. Johnson condemned a plan by lawmakers to block his Brexit strategy as "surrender" and said it would undermine his intention to negotiate a new divorce deal with the EU. Delaying …

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 …

Theresa May’s days are ending but the Brexit fantasy lives on
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May’s days are ending but the Brexit fantasy lives on

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Luke McGee is a senior producer for CNN based in London. After nearly three years of failing to deliver Brexit, May realized her number was up the day after last month’s EU elections, in which Conservative voters flocked to the hardline, anti-EU Brexit Party, led by Nigel Farage. May’s negotiators spent the best part of two years in …

Theresa May's final bid to salvage Brexit deal appears doomed after Conservatives, Labour Party reject attempts at compromise
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May's final bid to salvage Brexit deal appears doomed after Conservatives, Labour Party reject attempts at compromise

Firstpost  

British Prime Minister Theresa May has promised to give lawmakers a vote on holding a second Brexit referendum and offered a package to resolve the EU crisis. London: British prime minister Theresa May’s final bid to salvage her EU divorce deal appeared doomed as pro-Brexit Conservatives and the Opposition Labour Party rejected her attempts at compromise. ‘Last chance’ May said …

Brexit talks collapse after Theresa May and Labour fail to reach deal
5 years, 7 months ago

Brexit talks collapse after Theresa May and Labour fail to reach deal

CNN  

London CNN — Brexit talks between British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government and the opposition Labour Party have broken down, pitching the UK further into political disarray. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Friday that the negotiations have “gone as far as they can go” and that the two sides had been unable to bridge “important policy gaps between us.” …

Britain prepares for Brexit: Theresa May loses popularity in Maidenhead as dabble over deal shifts gear from economic to identity crisis
5 years, 7 months ago

Britain prepares for Brexit: Theresa May loses popularity in Maidenhead as dabble over deal shifts gear from economic to identity crisis

Firstpost  

About 25 miles from London, in the safe Conservative seat Maidenhead in England, the anger against the chaos in Parliament caused the vote to split in the civic elections, setting alarm bells ringing in Westminster. “Theresa May did get a Brexit vote through Parliament,” he says, adding, “But it is time for her to leave because she is unable to …

Brexit rebels to Theresa May: Your EU divorce deal is dead
5 years, 8 months ago

Brexit rebels to Theresa May: Your EU divorce deal is dead

The Hindu  

Brexit-supporting rebels in British Prime Minister Theresa May’s party said on May 15 they would vote down her European Union divorce deal when she brings it back to parliament early next month. Brexit supporters in Ms. May’s divided Conservative party said her deal was as dead as her crisis-riven three-year premiership. Brexit supporters fear that Ms. May’s deal will keep …

'You ain't seen nothing yet!': Nigel Farage blasts Theresa May over local election defeat
5 years, 8 months ago

'You ain't seen nothing yet!': Nigel Farage blasts Theresa May over local election defeat

Daily Mail  

Nigel Farage has warned the Labour and Conservative leaders not to form a 'coalition of politicians against the people'. The Brexit Party leader said 'millions of people would give up on' the two major parties if Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn reached a Brexit deal. Mr Farage said: 'Well I have to say that what she has tried thus far …

Europe set to throw Britain Brexit lifeline as Theresa May seeks another delay
5 years, 9 months ago

Europe set to throw Britain Brexit lifeline as Theresa May seeks another delay

ABC  

The European Union will grant Britain another delay to Brexit on certain conditions, including that it hold European Parliament elections, according to draft conclusions of the bloc's national leaders, who are due to decide on the matter on Wednesday. Key points: The UK is due to leave the EU without a deal on April 12 Brussels is reluctant to kick …

Brexit: Theresa May gambles it all in last-ditch bid
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit: Theresa May gambles it all in last-ditch bid

CNN  

CNN — Theresa May has faced many crucial moments in her quest to make Brexit happen. Amid howls of protest from her own Conservative ranks, May is seeking a compromise Brexit deal with the opposition Labour party. In those talks, Corbyn and his allies have made clear the Prime Minister needs to give more ground – particularly on the subject …

May has reason to be optimistic as the clock runs down on Brexit
5 years, 9 months ago

May has reason to be optimistic as the clock runs down on Brexit

CNN  

London CNN — If UK Prime Minister Theresa May were looking for signs of optimism over Brexit – and she would be forgiven for such a desperate search – then a few are starting to emerge. However, it is just about possible to see that the prime minister may finally get her own way on Brexit – with a few …

UK MPs to vote on part of May's Brexit deal
5 years, 9 months ago

UK MPs to vote on part of May's Brexit deal

The Quint  

London, March 29 UK Prime Minister Theresa May will put only half of her Brexit deal to a vote on Friday, the day Britain was originally meant to leave the European Union. The Prime Minister has already lost two votes on the full Brexit deal by large margins, and Commons Speaker John Bercow has ruled out bringing the same motion …

Brexit may end up being a waste of everyone’s time
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit may end up being a waste of everyone’s time

CNN  

London CNN — The UK Parliament will vote Friday on Theresa May’s Brexit deal for a third and possibly final time, the British government confirmed. If May’s deal fails again, then according to the conclusions of the EU Council Summit last week in Brussels, the UK will find itself at a crossroads. And with May’s deal dead, this leaves the …

Turmoil as MPs take control of Brexit process from Theresa May
5 years, 9 months ago

Turmoil as MPs take control of Brexit process from Theresa May

CNN  

Can May do it? Despite members of the hardline ERG reluctantly falling in line behind May, hardcore Brexiteers have to date been unpredictable – certainly not worth risking your legacy on. Luckily for May, ERG chairman Jacob Rees-Mogg this morning tweeted that the choice was now “Mrs May’s deal or no Brexit”. If May’s deal gets approved this week, then …

Theresa May clings to power as UK Parliament seizes control of Brexit
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May clings to power as UK Parliament seizes control of Brexit

CNN  

London CNN — Theresa May has suffered many rebellions and humiliations over the last few months, but on Monday night she sustained what could be the blow that finishes off her premiership – when she finally lost control of Brexit to Parliament. On Wednesday, May will have to watch Parliament vote on a series of options as it attempts to …

As politicians seize Brexit process, Theresa May fights for control
5 years, 9 months ago

As politicians seize Brexit process, Theresa May fights for control

ABC  

British politicians have wrested control of the parliamentary agenda from the Government for a day in a highly unusual bid to find a way through the Brexit impasse after Prime Minister Theresa May's EU divorce deal was rejected again. Key points: For her deal to pass, Mrs May needs to win over at least another 75 MPs who recently voted …

Brexit: MPs react with fury after Theresa May blames them for national 'crisis' and failing to back her deal
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit: MPs react with fury after Theresa May blames them for national 'crisis' and failing to back her deal

The Independent  

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Theresa May’s Brexit vote: Third time lucky?
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May’s Brexit vote: Third time lucky?

CNN  

CNN — UK Prime Minister Theresa May will be hoping the third time’s the charm when she tries to get the House of Commons to back her Brexit deal this week after two previous defeats – but she’ll need more than just luck to get lawmakers to change their minds. McVey resigned from May’s Cabinet last autumn in the wake …

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 …

The sheer scale of May’s latest defeat makes a Brexit delay almost inevitable
5 years, 10 months ago

The sheer scale of May’s latest defeat makes a Brexit delay almost inevitable

The Independent  

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UK parliament rejects Theresa May’s revised Brexit deal
5 years, 10 months ago

UK parliament rejects Theresa May’s revised Brexit deal

Live Mint  

Britain's parliament rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's deal to quit the European Union for a second time on Tuesday, deepening the country's worst political crisis for generations, 17 days before the planned departure date. Lawmakers voted against May's amended Brexit deal by 391 to 242 as her last-minute talks with EU chiefs on Monday to assuage her critics' concerns ultimately …

Brexit vote: Theresa May’s withdrawal deal overwhelmingly crushed
5 years, 10 months ago

Brexit vote: Theresa May’s withdrawal deal overwhelmingly crushed

CNN  

London CNN — British lawmakers overwhelmingly rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal for a second time, plunging the UK into a further period of political uncertainty with the departure date from the European Union a mere 17 days away. “With only 17 days left to 29 March, today’s vote has significantly increased the likelihood of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit,” the …

British PM Theresa May seeks more time, promises Brexit deal vote by March 12
5 years, 10 months ago

British PM Theresa May seeks more time, promises Brexit deal vote by March 12

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Theresa May put off a vote in parliament on her Brexit deal until as late as March 12 - just 17 days before Britain is due to leave the EU - setting up a showdown this week with lawmakers who accuse her of running out the clock. As the Brexit crisis goes down to the wire, May said …

Brexit vote: Theresa May suffers embarrassing defeat as Tories rebel over no-deal anger
5 years, 11 months ago

Brexit vote: Theresa May suffers embarrassing defeat as Tories rebel over no-deal anger

The Independent  

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Theresa May suffers another humiliating Brexit defeat
5 years, 11 months ago

Theresa May suffers another humiliating Brexit defeat

CNN  

CNN — British Prime Minister Theresa May was dealt another humiliating blow Thursday as lawmakers voted against the latest incarnation of her Brexit plan. “Tonight’s vote shows there is no majority for the Prime Minister’s course of action in dealing with Brexit,” opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn said, adding that he was surprised May did not stick around to answer questions …

Historic defeat
5 years, 11 months ago

Historic defeat

The Hindu  

O n the evening of January 15, ahead of the historic vote on Prime Minister Theresa May’s Withdrawal Agreement, which set out how the United Kingdom was to leave the European Union, Tulip Siddiq, a 36-year-old Labour Member of Parliament, was wheeled into the chamber to cast her vote. When Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn put a motion of no confidence …

Theresa May faces losing control over Brexit despite gamble on backstop
5 years, 11 months ago

Theresa May faces losing control over Brexit despite gamble on backstop

Live Mint  

London: Theresa May faces losing control of Brexit to Parliament on Tuesday in a series of crucial votes that will shape Britain’s split from the European Union. May urged hundreds of Conservative politicians crammed into a room inside Parliament to support another amendment that would strip out the so-called backstop plan for the Irish border, wrecking a compromise she’s agreed …

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, …

Theresa May’s Brexit defeat makes history as biggest ever government loss in Commons
6 years ago

Theresa May’s Brexit defeat makes history as biggest ever government loss in Commons

The Independent  

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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  

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. But the EU has indicated that Article 50 could …

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  

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. But the EU has indicated that Article 50 could …

Brexit deal proposed by Theresa May rejected by British Parliament, plunging UK into uncertainty
6 years ago

Brexit deal proposed by Theresa May rejected by British Parliament, plunging UK into uncertainty

ABC  

British MPs have voted down Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit divorce deal by a crushing margin, triggering political upheaval that could lead to a disorderly exit from the European Union or even to a reversal of the 2016 decision to leave. Brexit defeat aftermath Photo shows Close-up photo of Theresa May Theresa May's Brexit deal has been defeated in British …

Theresa May: how she keeps on keeping on after another Brexit drama
6 years ago

Theresa May: how she keeps on keeping on after another Brexit drama

CNN  

London CNN — Another day of Brexit drama ends, and Theresa May is still more-or-less Prime Minister of the more-or-less United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Video Ad Feedback What's next for Brexit 00:57 - Source: CNN This same avoidance of a worse option is the chief reason that her party swung behind her in Wednesday’s Commons confidence …

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.” …

UK parliament rejects Brexit deal, creating mounting uncertainty ahead
6 years ago

UK parliament rejects Brexit deal, creating mounting uncertainty ahead

The Quint  

London, Jan 16 The UK parliament on Tuesday rejected overwhelmingly the Brexit deal, further complicating the country's historic exit from the European Union. Members of Parliament voted 432 to 202 against the deal reached between the British government and the EU after a five-day debate, creating the loss that is said to be the biggest defeat for a British government …

Brexit vote defeated 432-202 in UK parliament: Timeline of key events
6 years ago

Brexit vote defeated 432-202 in UK parliament: Timeline of key events

Firstpost  

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

Brexit vote result: Theresa May suffers crushing defeat as MPs reject deal by huge margin
6 years ago

Brexit vote result: Theresa May suffers crushing defeat as MPs reject deal by huge margin

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. Ms May announced …

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’s Brexit deal rejected 432-202 in UK Parliament
6 years ago

Theresa May’s Brexit deal rejected 432-202 in UK Parliament

Live Mint  

London: The UK Parliament on Tuesday overwhelmingly rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal with the European Union, plunging the divorce process into chaos. May, who leads a fragile Conservative minority government, has made delivering Brexit her main task since taking office in 2016 after the country’s decision to leave the EU. European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker returned Tuesday to …

Record defeat in House of Commons for Theresa May’s Brexit deal
6 years ago

Record defeat in House of Commons for Theresa May’s Brexit deal

CNN  

London CNN — British lawmakers have soundly rejected Theresa May’s Brexit deal, in the biggest defeat for any UK government in the modern parliamentary era. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn called the defeat “catastrophic” and said a vote of no-confidence would allow the House of Commons to “give its verdict on the sheer incompetence of this government.” But May urged lawmakers …

Brexit vote: Decision day for Theresa May’s deal as UK Parliament holds key vote
6 years ago

Brexit vote: Decision day for Theresa May’s deal as UK Parliament holds key vote

CNN  

London CNN — Shortly after 7 p.m. Tuesday evening, British MPs face a choice that will affect the country’s 66 million citizens for many years to come. They will either vote to support Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal, negotiated with the European Union, and set the country on its final road to leaving the EU on March 29. Video …

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