Brexit delay as EU warns Britain: ‘Do not waste this time’
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit delay as EU warns Britain: ‘Do not waste this time’

CNN  

London CNN — The European Union has forced Britain to accept a six-month delay to the intractable Brexit process, with an option to leave earlier if the UK Parliament can agree a deal, at a tense summit of divided European leaders in Brussels. European leaders were unconvinced by Prime Minister Theresa May’s promise that the UK would get its house in order to leave by the end of June. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said there would “probably” be European elections held in the UK, which “may seem a bit odd, but rules are rules.” If the UK does not take part in the European Parliament elections in late May it would be required to leave on June 1 without a deal, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Twitter. London deadlock While the European Union’s decision to grant a so-called “flextension” allows the UK to leave as soon as it’s ready, the optics aren’t great for the Theresa May. “I know that there is huge frustration from many people that I had to request this extension,” May said, repeating that the UK must leave in a “smooth and orderly way.” British Prime Minister Theresa May speaks during a media conference at the end of an EU summit in Brussels.

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On eve of UK deadline, trade talks with EU still stalled
4 years, 2 months ago

On eve of UK deadline, trade talks with EU still stalled

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — On the eve of a European Union summit that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had set as a deadline to seal a post-Brexit trade agreement, talks remained in a deep rut Wednesday over fundamental differences on the issues of state aid and fisheries. In draft summit conclusions obtained by The Associated Press, the 27 leaders will note “with …

Business and Brexit: Why the never-ending Brexit saga is a nightmare
5 years, 2 months ago

Business and Brexit: Why the never-ending Brexit saga is a nightmare

CNN  

London CNN Business — Businesses in the United Kingdom have already endured more than three years of Brexit uncertainty. Companies had been cautiously optimistic that Prime Minister Boris Johnson would remove the immediate threat of a disorderly break with the European Union by pushing his Brexit deal through UK Parliament ahead of the latest October 31 exit deadline. According to …

European Union agrees to grant United Kingdom three-month Brexit extension
5 years, 2 months ago

European Union agrees to grant United Kingdom three-month Brexit extension

ABC  

The European Union has agreed to delay Brexit until January 31 next year — just three days before it was due to take place. European Council president Donald Tusk said on Twitter the EU's 27 other countries agreed to accept "the UK's request for a Brexit flextension until 31 January, 2020". Mr Tusk's announcement came as European Union diplomats met …

EU agrees to delay October 31 Brexit date but holds off on setting new deadline
5 years, 2 months ago

EU agrees to delay October 31 Brexit date but holds off on setting new deadline

India TV News  

European Union ambassadors meeting in Brussels on Friday agreed in principle to allow the UK to delay Brexit beyond October 31 but will announce the length of the extension only next week. The EU’s move is expected to have a strong bearing in the UK Parliament, which is likely to vote on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s December 12 General …

Johnson’s future, and UK’s, rests on EU move on Brexit delay
5 years, 2 months ago

Johnson’s future, and UK’s, rests on EU move on Brexit delay

Associated Press  

LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson has long argued that Brexit will let Britain “take back control” from the European Union. “Alas, we cannot now know what the EU will do in response to the request from Parliament — I stress it wasn’t my request — to ask for a delay,” Johnson told British lawmakers Wednesday. European Parliament President David …

The Latest: EU Council president will recommend Brexit delay
5 years, 2 months ago

The Latest: EU Council president will recommend Brexit delay

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Latest on Brexit : 9:35 p.m. European Council President Donald Tusk says he will recommend that the EU grant Britain’s request for an extension to the Oct. 31 Brexit deadline. ___ 7:45 p.m. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he will “pause” the government’s planned Brexit legislation after lawmakers voted to reject his fast-track timetable. He added …

Boris Johnson inches toward securing Brexit but delay likely
5 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson inches toward securing Brexit but delay likely

Associated Press  

LONDON — For a brief moment Tuesday, Brexit was within a British prime minister’s grasp. The good news for the prime minister was that lawmakers — for the first time since Britons chose in 2016 to leave the EU — voted in principle for a Brexit plan, backing by 329-299 a bill to implement the agreement Johnson struck with the …

What next for Brexit after UK parliament rejects PM Boris Johnson’s timetable?
5 years, 2 months ago

What next for Brexit after UK parliament rejects PM Boris Johnson’s timetable?

Live Mint  

The British parliament rejected Prime Minister Boris Johnson's attempt to fast-track a Brexit law through parliament, making a delay beyond the Oct. 31 exit date almost inevitable, and casting the entire EU divorce into doubt. Over to EU ■ Johnson said: "The EU must now make up their minds over how to answer parliament's request for a delay." ■ Johnson …

British government says Brexit will happen on October 31 despite Boris Johnson’s delay request
5 years, 2 months ago

British government says Brexit will happen on October 31 despite Boris Johnson’s delay request

The Hindu  

The British government insisted on Sunday the country will leave the European Union on October 31 despite a letter that Prime Minister Boris Johnson was forced by Parliament to send to the bloc requesting a Brexit delay. but Parliament can’t change the Prime Minister’s mind, Parliament can’t change the government’s policy or determination.” The three letters In yet another twist …

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 …

Agreement on new Brexit delay is an 'acceptable compromise' says Rutte
5 years, 8 months ago

Agreement on new Brexit delay is an 'acceptable compromise' says Rutte

Dutch News  

Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte has said he is pleased that European leaders have reached agreement on extending the Brexit deadline to October 31, describing the deal as an ‘acceptable compromise’. The agreement heads off a ‘cliff hanger’ no-deal scenario which would have been bad for the Netherlands and Europe as a whole, Rutte said. ‘Many countries thought that the …

Agreement on new Brexit delay is an 'acceptable compromise' says Rutte
5 years, 8 months ago

Agreement on new Brexit delay is an 'acceptable compromise' says Rutte

Dutch News  

Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte has said he is pleased that European leaders have reached agreement on extending the Brexit deadline to October 31, describing the deal as an ‘acceptable compromise’. The agreement heads off a ‘cliff hanger’ no-deal scenario which would have been bad for the Netherlands and Europe as a whole, Rutte said. ‘Many countries thought that the …

Brexit: EU leaders agree delay until end of October as May blames MPs for stopping UK departure
5 years, 8 months ago

Brexit: EU leaders agree delay until end of October as May blames MPs for stopping UK departure

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. She told MPs …

Brexit pushed back to 31 Oct.; Dutch PM satisfied
5 years, 8 months ago

Brexit pushed back to 31 Oct.; Dutch PM satisfied

NL Times  

The European Union leaders decided to grant the United Kingdom another delay for their departure from the EU. The delay is not short, as French president Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Theresa May wanted, and not long as President of the European Council Donald Tusk wanted. "We will look at how things are going and whether the British may …

EU leaders and May to delay Brexit until October 31 to stop UK crashing out of European Union
5 years, 8 months ago

EU leaders and May to delay Brexit until October 31 to stop UK crashing out of European Union

ABC  

European Union leaders and the British Prime Minister Theresa May have agreed to an extension to Brexit that will allow Britain to delay its EU departure date until October 31, with a review to be held in June after a plea from Mrs May. Key points: The last-minute deal was reached just one day before the existing deadline expired EU …

Brexit news - live: Latest updates as EU set to offer Theresa May year-long delay
5 years, 8 months ago

Brexit news - live: Latest updates as EU set to offer Theresa May year-long delay

The Independent  

✕ Close 'The UK should have left the EU by now' Theresa May says the UK needs a Brexit extension in order to get a deal through Parliament 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 …

Theresa May faces renewed calls to resign after 'EU agrees delay'
5 years, 8 months ago

Theresa May faces renewed calls to resign after 'EU agrees delay'

Daily Mail  

Theresa May is facing renewed calls to resign from furious Brexiteers after a six-month extension deal was agreed last night at an emergency EU council meeting in Brussels. Boris Johnson arrives outside the Commons yesterday and Theresa May leaves the European Council meeting on Brexit in Brussels, which last night agreed to extend the Brexit date for six months Veteran …

What next? A new delay could prolong UK’s Brexit agony
5 years, 9 months ago

What next? A new delay could prolong UK’s Brexit agony

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May is crisscrossing Europe in search of a Brexit delay. With almost everything about Brexit engulfed in uncertainty, a look at what could happen next: DELAY EXIT DAY For two years, Britain was scheduled to leave the EU on March 29, 2019. Parliament has voted repeatedly to rule out a “no-deal” Brexit, and even …

Brexit deadline: Dutch are prepared to give Britain more time
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit deadline: Dutch are prepared to give Britain more time

Dutch News  

It is in the Netherlands’ interest to prevent a no-deal Brexit so the Dutch government is prepared to give the UK more time to reach a deal on a withdrawal accord, foreign minister Stef Blok said ahead of a meeting of EU ministers in Luxembourg. ‘If a delay leads to a good solution, the Netherlands will support it,’ Blok said, …

Brexit deadline: Dutch are prepared to give Britain more time
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit deadline: Dutch are prepared to give Britain more time

Dutch News  

It is in the Netherlands’ interest to prevent a no-deal Brexit so the Dutch government is prepared to give the UK more time to reach a deal on a withdrawal accord, foreign minister Stef Blok said ahead of a meeting of EU ministers in Luxembourg. ‘If a delay leads to a good solution, the Netherlands will support it,’ Blok said, …

Theresa May woos UK opponents and EU leaders over Brexit
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May woos UK opponents and EU leaders over Brexit

Associated Press  

LONDON — Prime Minister Theresa May wooed domestic political opponents and European leaders Monday as she sought to break Britain’s Brexit impasse and secure a delay to the country’s departure from the European Union. French President Emmanuel Macron has been particularly resistant to the idea of further delaying Brexit, saying the EU can’t be held “hostage” to Britain’s political crisis. …

The Latest: Parliament OKs law barring Brexit without deal
5 years, 9 months ago

The Latest: Parliament OKs law barring Brexit without deal

Associated Press  

LONDON — The latest on Brexit : 11:15 p.m. Britain’s Parliament has passed a law designed to ensure the country does not leave the European Union without a divorce deal. Corbyn says talks between Labour and Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservative-led government will continue, but “we are looking for movement.” He says “the government doesn’t seem to be moving off …

UK holds out hope for Brexit compromise by Friday deadline
5 years, 9 months ago

UK holds out hope for Brexit compromise by Friday deadline

Associated Press  

LONDON — Cross-party talks to jumpstart plans for Brexit are expected to resume before the U.K.'s Friday deadline for leaving the European Union, and the opposition Labour Party is hopeful the country’s political impasse can be resolved, a party negotiator said Sunday. While Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn faulted the government, saying it showed no willingness to budge from its previous …

UK’s May concedes Brexit deal won’t pass ‘in near future’
5 years, 9 months ago

UK’s May concedes Brexit deal won’t pass ‘in near future’

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May acknowledged that the government’s strategies to get her Brexit deal approved in Parliament failed, saying Saturday there’s little prospect lawmakers will back the thrice-rejected divorce agreement “in the near future.” With the U.K. once again days away from a deadline for leaving the European Union, May pressured opposition lawmakers to help her find …

Brexit delay: Tory minister says taking part in EU elections would be ‘suicide note’ for party
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit delay: Tory minister says taking part in EU elections would be ‘suicide note’ for party

The Independent  

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UK’s prime minister asks EU to delay Brexit until June 30
5 years, 9 months ago

UK’s prime minister asks EU to delay Brexit until June 30

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday again sought to delay Brexit until June 30 to avoid a chaotic withdrawal from the European Union in one week, although a key leader of the bloc suggested an even longer pause in the difficult divorce proceedings. The elections pose a substantial stumbling block because Britain would be expected to take …

The Latest: Labour rues lack of progress in Brexit talks
5 years, 9 months ago

The Latest: Labour rues lack of progress in Brexit talks

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Latest on Brexit : 5:30 p.m. Labour Party officials say they are “disappointed” with the British government’s stance in delicate talks aimed at finding a Brexit compromise that both major parties could back. British Prime Minister Theresa May is seeking to delay Brexit until June 30 to avoid the country’s crashing out of the bloc next week …

Theresa May requests short Brexit delay. Europe isn’t happy
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May requests short Brexit delay. Europe isn’t happy

CNN  

Brussels CNN — British Prime Minister Theresa May has asked the European Union for another delay to the bedeviled Brexit process – and it hasn’t gone down well. “In the absence of such a plan, we would have to acknowledge that the UK chose to leave the EU in a disorderly manner,” France’s new Europe minister Amélie de Montchalin said. …

Theresa May to seek Brexit extension from EU to chase compromise with Labour party
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May to seek Brexit extension from EU to chase compromise with Labour party

ABC  

Prime Minister Theresa May says she will ask the European Union for a further delay to Brexit beyond April 12 to give her time to sit down with the Labour Party in a bid to break the impasse over Britain's departure. Key points: The United Kingdom is due to leave the EU on April 12 British MPs have rejected all …

‘UK deadlock makes no-deal Brexit more likely,’ says EU’s Michel Barnier
5 years, 9 months ago

‘UK deadlock makes no-deal Brexit more likely,’ says EU’s Michel Barnier

Hindustan Times  

Continuing deadlock in the House of Commons makes it “day after day, more likely” that the UK will leave the European Union on April 12 without an agreement, according to European Union’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier. Barnier said a long extension to the April 12 exit date had “significant risks for the EU” and a “strong justification would be needed” …

UK Parliament has dealt May’s Brexit plan a fatal blow
5 years, 9 months ago

UK Parliament has dealt May’s Brexit plan a fatal blow

CNN  

London CNN — UK lawmakers rejected Theresa May’s Brexit deal for a third time on Friday, likely killing it off for good and plunging the country further into political uncertainty. And today it has rejected approving the Withdrawal Agreement alone and continuing a process on the future.” If Monday’s indicative votes provide some clarity, the Prime Minister could, conceivably, ask …

Brexit day is here but Britain isn’t leaving the EU, at least not yet
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit day is here but Britain isn’t leaving the EU, at least not yet

CNN  

London CNN — Friday is the day that, under a timetable set all the way back two years ago, Britain was supposed to leave the European Union. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said offering his party’s support would be akin to backing a “blindfold Brexit” because there would be no opportunity to influence the nature of the UK’s future relationship with …

Brexit delay news: EU leaders decide UK's fate as Article 50 extended
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit delay news: EU leaders decide UK's fate as Article 50 extended

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. EU leaders ultimately …

Brexit delay agreed after tumultuous talks with Theresa May
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit delay agreed after tumultuous talks with Theresa May

CNN  

Brussels, Belgium The European Union has agreed a delay to the tortuous Brexit process that avoids the UK crashing out without a deal and throws one last lifeline to the beleaguered British Prime Minister, Theresa May. The revised deal was agreed after a tense summit at which May failed to convince EU leaders that she could persuade British lawmakers to …

What’s next after UK seeks 3-month delay to Brexit?
5 years, 9 months ago

What’s next after UK seeks 3-month delay to Brexit?

Associated Press  

LONDON — With just nine days to go until Brexit day, Prime Minister Theresa May has asked the European Union to postpone Britain’s departure from the European Union until June 30. European Council President Donald Tusk said the bloc would likely authorize a short postponement, but only if Britain’s Parliament approved the Brexit agreement negotiated by the EU and May’s …

The Latest: UK’s May has ‘personal regret’ over Brexit bumps
5 years, 9 months ago

The Latest: UK’s May has ‘personal regret’ over Brexit bumps

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The Latest on Britain’s departure from the European Union : 9:45 p.m. British Prime Minister Theresa May says she has “great personal regret” that the U.K. won’t leave European Union with a deal next week and it’s time for her country’s lawmakers to decide what they want to do about Brexit. The European Parliament’s chief Brexit official says …

British Prime Minister asks EU for short delay to Brexit
5 years, 9 months ago

British Prime Minister asks EU for short delay to Brexit

CNN  

onathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images Prime Minister Theresa May might be the last person in Britain to think her Brexit deal isn’t dead. After a day of drama in Westminster and Brussels, May addressed the nation to say that despite writing to President of the European Council Donald Tusk to seek a Brexit delay, she was still determined to …

Article 50: Theresa May asks the EU for Brexit delay
5 years, 9 months ago

Article 50: Theresa May asks the EU for Brexit delay

CNN  

CNN — British Prime Minister Theresa May executed a momentous climbdown in her Brexit strategy on Wednesday, requesting a three-month delay to Britain’s departure from the EU and blaming lawmakers for the mess. Tusk said in Brussels later that a short extension “should be possible,” but on one condition – that the UK Parliament passes May’s Brexit deal. Dan Kitwood/Getty …

UK aims to salvage Brexit deal as EU says: make up your mind
5 years, 9 months ago

UK aims to salvage Brexit deal as EU says: make up your mind

Associated Press  

LONDON — Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan has been derailed in Parliament. “If there is no decision, the date of March 29 comes and then it’s a ‘no-deal,’” French European affairs minister Nathalie Loiseau said. “For the British to decide nothing is to decide on a ‘no-deal.’” Loiseau said U.K. lawmakers “have said no to a ‘no-deal’ and they …

Brexit no-deal happens next week and no one knows if the EU will stop it
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit no-deal happens next week and no one knows if the EU will stop it

CNN  

London CNN — Brexit is deep into its most crucial week since the last one. Any Brexit delay requires the unanimous approval of the European Council, the EU’s supreme decision-making body that includes the leaders of each member state, meeting in Brussels this week. Were the House of Commons to approve May’s Brexit deal within that period, the UK would …

Theresa May wins UK Parliament’s backing to delay Brexit
5 years, 9 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 …

British MPs vote to seek Brexit delay from European Union
5 years, 9 months ago

British MPs vote to seek Brexit delay from European Union

ABC  

Just two weeks out from when the United Kingdom was supposed to withdraw from the European Union, the British Parliament has voted to ask the EU for a delay of the Brexit deadline. Key points: Theresa May will now ask the EU to agree to a delay until June 30 An amendment for the House to wrest control of Brexit …

Brextension: UK lawmakers vote to seek delay of EU departure
5 years, 9 months ago

Brextension: UK lawmakers vote to seek delay of EU departure

Associated Press  

LONDON — In a stalemate over Brexit, British politicians have chosen to delay it. The European Commission said the bloc would consider any request, “taking into account the reasons for and duration of a possible extension.” May was forced to consider a Brexit delay after lawmakers twice rejected her EU divorce deal and also ruled out, in principle, leaving the …

Brexit in dates: From 'Leave' shock in 2016 to rejection of no-deal departure, key events of UK's journey out of EU
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit in dates: From 'Leave' shock in 2016 to rejection of no-deal departure, key events of UK's journey out of EU

Firstpost  

From the shock Brexit referendum result to this week’s crunch votes in parliament, the milestones on the UK’s rocky road out of the European Union after 46 years are a journey in themselves. London: From the shock Brexit referendum result to this week’s crunch votes in parliament, here are the milestones on the UK’s rocky road out of the European …

Theresa May has lost control of Brexit and now anything is possible
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May has lost control of Brexit and now anything is possible

CNN  

London CNN — The mantra of politicians who want Britain to leave the European Union has always been “take back control.” As Westminster prepares itself for a third consecutive night of Brexit drama, the question is now: Who is in control? Second, Members of Parliament either sympathetic to a softer Brexit or to remaining in the EU are unhappy that …

British MPs reject Brexit deal; delay or no-deal now the only options
5 years, 9 months ago

British MPs reject Brexit deal; delay or no-deal now the only options

NL Times  

On Tuesday the British House of Commons again rejected the Brexit agreement made by British Prime Minister Theressa May and the EU with an overwhelming majority. "I regret the outcome of tonight's Brexit vote", Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Twitter. "It is disappointing that the UK government has been unable to ensure a majority for the withdrawal agreement agreed …

If Brexit clarity doesn’t come soon, the fallout will be savage
5 years, 9 months ago

If Brexit clarity doesn’t come soon, the fallout will be savage

CNN  

London CNN — Theresa May’s Brexit deal has been comprehensively defeated by UK Parliament for the second time. While the number of MPs actively agitating for no deal is relatively small, the effects of Tuesday’s second meaningful vote defeat could lead to something interesting happening among May loyalists. Video Ad Feedback Theresa May profoundly regrets loss on Brexit deal 01:55 …

Brexit backers to UK prime minister: Don’t delay
5 years, 10 months ago

Brexit backers to UK prime minister: Don’t delay

Associated Press  

LONDON — Two prominent Brexit backers are warning Prime Minister Theresa May not to seek a delay to Britain’s scheduled March 29 departure from the European Union if her withdrawal deal is rejected Tuesday. Conservative Party lawmaker Steve Baker and Democratic Unionist deputy leader Nigel Dodds wrote in the Sunday Telegraph that prolonging the Brexit process rather than making a …

Brexit delay: Tory minister George Eustice resigns in protest at 'humiliating' plan to extend Article 50
5 years, 10 months ago

Brexit delay: Tory minister George Eustice resigns in protest at 'humiliating' plan to extend Article 50

The Independent  

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