Esther McVey resigns: Brexiteer becomes third minister to quit Theresa May's government over deal
6 years, 2 months ago

Esther McVey resigns: Brexiteer becomes third minister to quit Theresa May's government over deal

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 policy Work and Pensions Secretary Esther McVey has become the latest cabinet minister to quit the government over Brexit in a fresh blow to Theresa May's authority. The Brexiteer said the prime minister's draft Brexit deal "does not honour the result of the referendum'' and she "could not look constituents in the eye" over the plans. Her departure comes amid a flurry of ministerial resignations, including Brexit secretary Dominic Raab, which raises major questions over the future of Ms May's leadership. Brexit minister Suella Braverman and ministerial aide Anne-Marie Trevelyan became the latest to quit the government, in a wave that began with the early morning resignation of Northern Ireland minister Shailesh Vara.

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Brexit: Labour announce bid to block new Tory PM from suspending parliament to force through no-deal
5 years, 7 months ago

Brexit: Labour announce bid to block new Tory PM from suspending parliament to force through no-deal

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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 …

Brexit latest news: Theresa May pledges to resign on condition that MPs back her EU withdrawal agreement
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit latest news: Theresa May pledges to resign on condition that MPs back her EU withdrawal agreement

Firstpost  

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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  

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6 years ago

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

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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 …

May faces senior MPs as she fights to save her Brexit deal
6 years, 1 month ago

May faces senior MPs as she fights to save her Brexit deal

Daily Mail  

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Allies rally to UK’s May amid leadership woes over Brexit
6 years, 1 month ago

Allies rally to UK’s May amid leadership woes over Brexit

Associated Press  

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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  

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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  

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Brexit: Theresa May survives but remains a wounded leader
6 years, 2 months ago

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ABC  

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Brexit deal: Theresa May defends EU agreement in press conference after flurry of cabinet resignations
6 years, 2 months ago

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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  

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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  

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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  

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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  

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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 …

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