Theresa May has finally joined the real world on Brexit
6 years, 3 months ago

Theresa May has finally joined the real world on Brexit

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Matt Bevington is a public policy researcher at the think tank UK in a Changing Europe. These guidelines “recalled and reconfirmed” the core principles set out by the EU since Theresa May triggered Article 50 – the process by which Britain is leaving the bloc – in March 2017. As a result, it was never if, but when the EU would reject the so-called “Chequers” deal, named after the British Prime Minister’s country retreat. It must be clear to them now that the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, is not a rogue element, but a reliable representative of member states’ views. Theresa May could take the EU’s offer of a Canada-style deal plus an improved Irish backstop.

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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: 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 …

Theresa May admits she can’t pass her Brexit deal without Labour
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May admits she can’t pass her Brexit deal without Labour

CNN  

London CNN — British Prime Minister Theresa May has admitted that the only way of passing her Brexit deal is with support from the opposition Labour Party, in comments that are likely to deepen the tensions on her own side of the political divide in the UK. In her statement, she said a cross-party approach was “in the national interest.” …

Theresa May wins UK Parliament’s backing to delay Brexit
5 years, 10 months ago

Theresa May wins UK Parliament’s backing to delay Brexit

Live Mint  

London: UK Prime Minister Theresa May kept her deal with the European Union on life support after winning the backing of British politicians to seek a delay to Brexit just 48 hours after her plan looked dead and buried. She’s now offering a simple choice for members of Parliament: back the deal they’ve already emphatically rejected twice and deliver Brexit …

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 defiant May tells critics it’s her Brexit deal or chaos
6 years, 2 months ago

UK’s defiant May tells critics it’s her Brexit deal or chaos

Associated Press  

LONDON — Prime Minister Theresa May defied mounting calls to quit or change course Thursday over Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union, warning that abandoning her Brexit plan would plunge the country into “deep and grave uncertainty.” Britain’s long-simmering divisions over its future in the EU erupted into turmoil just a day after the government agreed to a divorce deal …

Brexit: Theresa May survives Cabinet test but Parliament challenge now awaits
6 years, 2 months ago

Brexit: Theresa May survives Cabinet test but Parliament challenge now awaits

ABC  

Theresa May is a survivor. Ms May argues it is the only way to ensure there is no need for a hard border between the Republic and Northern Ireland, meaning physical passport and customs checks would not return. Theresa May said the deal was firmly in the UK's national interest. The Chequers proposal explained Photo shows The Chequers proposal explained …

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 …

Cabinet told to force Theresa May to drop Chequers plan or she will face no confidence vote 'within days'
6 years, 3 months ago

Cabinet told to force Theresa May to drop Chequers plan or she will face no confidence vote 'within days'

The Telegraph  

Tory Eurosceptics are threatening to force a no confidence vote in Theresa May's leadership within days if ministers do not persuade her to drop her Chequers Brexit plan, The Telegraph can disclose. It comes after Cabinet ministers including Dominic Raab, Jeremy Hunt, Michael Gove, Penny Mordaunt, Chris Grayling, Liz Truss and Geoffrey Cox met for a pizza in the office …

Brexit showdown looms as British PM Theresa May seeks to reunite fractured party at Tory conference
6 years, 3 months ago

Brexit showdown looms as British PM Theresa May seeks to reunite fractured party at Tory conference

ABC  

British Prime Minister Theresa May will head to this week's Conservative Party conference a wounded leader, hoping to reassure a nation and reunite a deeply divided party. Mr Johnson used a newspaper interview to declare Theresa May's plan to exit the EU as "deranged". EU Council President Donald Tusk says Ms May's Brexit plan is unworkable 'Nightmare scenario' if no …

UK leader May hits back on Brexit plan; pound falls
6 years, 3 months ago

UK leader May hits back on Brexit plan; pound falls

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May accused the European Union on Friday of creating an “impasse” in divorce negotiations by bluntly rejecting her blueprint for Brexit, sending the value of the pound falling as worries about a chaotic U.K. exit from the EU soared. May’s “Chequers plan” — named for the prime minister’s country retreat where it was hammered …

The Latest: May says hers is only serious plan on table
6 years, 3 months ago

The Latest: May says hers is only serious plan on table

Associated Press  

SALZBURG, Austria — The Latest on Brexit talks at the European Union summit : 4 p.m. British Prime Minister Theresa May has said her Brexit plan is the “only serious and credible” proposal on the table, minutes after EU chief Donald Tusk said May’s plan will not work. ___ 3:30 p.m. EU Council President Donald Tusk says that key parts …

Somehow, Theresa May is still standing
6 years, 3 months ago

Somehow, Theresa May is still standing

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Jane Merrick is a British political journalist and former political editor of the Independent on Sunday newspaper. This continuing uncertainty has allowed Theresa May’s opponents from both sides of the British political debate – those who want a hard Brexit with all ties to the EU severed and staunch remainers who want the final deal to be put …

Theresa May insists she won't let Brussels push her around as plot to scupper Chequers deal emerges
6 years, 4 months ago

Theresa May insists she won't let Brussels push her around as plot to scupper Chequers deal emerges

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 …

Boris Johnson hits out at Theresa May over her Brexit plan, says it will leave Britain 'tethered to EU'
6 years, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson hits out at Theresa May over her Brexit plan, says it will leave Britain 'tethered to EU'

Firstpost  

Boris Johnson launched a fierce broadside at the prime minister to kick off Parliament’s return to business after its summer break. London: British prime minister Theresa May’s Brexit blueprint came under heavy attack on Monday, with pro-Brexit figurehead Boris Johnson calling it a surrender that hands “victory” to European Union. Meanwhile 20 MPs in May’s centre-right Conservative Party publically pledged …

Theresa May heads to Austria to try and revive Brexit talks
6 years, 5 months ago

Theresa May heads to Austria to try and revive Brexit talks

Daily Mail  

Theresa May has capped off a long day of negotiations with Austria's Chancellor with a night at the opera. Theresa May joins Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and his partner Susanne Thier as they arrive for the premiere of the opera 'Die Zauberfloete ' during the Salzburg Festival Theresa May and her husband Phillip May join Susanne Thier as they head …

What is in Theresa May's Brexit blueprint?
6 years, 5 months ago

What is in Theresa May's Brexit blueprint?

Daily Mail  

These are some of the key features of the Chequers plan being pushed by the UK government: Read articles that feature this panel Rip up your soft Brexit plan and demand a 'Canada plus' trade deal from the EU, David Davis urges May The former Brexit Secretary unleashed another salvo at the PM's compromise blueprint, saying she should instead propose …

Brexit vote: Theresa May survives latest challenge
6 years, 5 months ago

Brexit vote: Theresa May survives latest challenge

CNN  

London CNN — British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government narrowly survived the latest Brexit challenge Tuesday after winning a crucial parliamentary vote. Video Ad Feedback Resignations create chaos for Theresa May 02:40 - Source: CNN The dispute has exposed the deep divisions in May’s party and could yet lead to significant challenges to her authority. Earlier this month two of …

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 …

British PM Theresa May says Trump advised her to sue the EU
6 years, 6 months ago

British PM Theresa May says Trump advised her to sue the EU

CNN  

CNN — British Prime Minister Theresa May has revealed the suggestion US President Donald Trump gave her last week that he claimed she found “too brutal.” “He told me to sue the EU,” May told the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show on Sunday. President @realDonaldTrump told me I should sue the European Union,” says Prime Minister @theresa_may#marr pic.twitter.com/LfVzMKOXMJ — The Andrew …

Will Brexit still happen after Theresa May’s political crisis?
6 years, 6 months ago

Will Brexit still happen after Theresa May’s political crisis?

CNN  

London CNN — Theresa May is facing the most serious crisis of her premiership after her foreign secretary and minister in charge of Brexit resigned within hours of each other. David Davis, the Brexit secretary, and his colleague Boris Johnson dramatically quit over what they see as a watering down of the UK’s position on leaving the European Union. But …

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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