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 to resign and argued her proposal was “consistent with the mandate of the referendum”. “May’s Brexit means BRINO – ‘Brexit In Name Only’ – a fake Brexit,” said John Longworth, co-chairman of Leave Means Leave. Thomas Brooks, a professor of law and government at Durham University, told Al Jazeera that the resignation was “very bad” for Britain’s embattled prime minister and “calamitous” for the country’s Brexit negotiations.

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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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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  

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. Philip Rycroft, who …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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  

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. In the latest …

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’ – …

Boris Johnson resigns in major Brexit blow to UK PM Theresa May
6 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson resigns in major Brexit blow to UK PM Theresa May

CNN  

London CNN — The government of British Prime Minister Theresa May has been plunged into turmoil with the resignation of two senior Cabinet ministers, exposing a deep and perilous split over her Brexit strategy. Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson quit on Monday, saying in his resignation letter that the Brexit “dream is dying, suffocated by needless self-doubt.” His departure followed the …

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