UK lays groundwork to participate in European Parliament elections
5 years, 9 months ago

UK lays groundwork to participate in European Parliament elections

CNN  

London CNN — The British government has laid groundwork that would enable it to participate in the European Parliament elections next month, should the UK still find itself in the EU by the time the vote takes place. But the Cabinet Office cautioned that taking the legal steps did not mean elections were “inevitable,” saying they would be canceled if the UK has quit the EU by the eve of the vote. “It remains the government’s intention to leave the EU with a deal and pass the necessary legislation before 22 May, so that we do not need to participate in European Parliamentary elections,” a Cabinet Office spokesperson told CNN. “The Day of Poll Order provides Returning Officers with a date to hold potential European Parliamentary elections, but it does not make these elections inevitable, as leaving the EU before the date of election automatically removes our obligation to take part,” the Cabinet spokesperson said.

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Timeline of events in Britain’s exit from the European Union
4 years ago

Timeline of events in Britain’s exit from the European Union

Associated Press  

LONDON — A timeline of key events related to Britain’s decision to leave the European Union: Jan. 23, 2013: British Prime Minister David Cameron promises a referendum on Britain’s membership in the EU if the Conservative Party wins the next general election. July 23: Boris Johnson elected new Conservative Party leader July 24: Johnson takes office as prime minister, insisting …

European Parliament sets Sunday deadline for approving Brexit deal this year
4 years ago

European Parliament sets Sunday deadline for approving Brexit deal this year

The Independent  

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The Latest: History arrives: UK leaves EU after 47 years
4 years, 11 months ago

The Latest: History arrives: UK leaves EU after 47 years

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Latest on Britain’s departure Friday night from the European Union: 11:15 p.m. Britain has left the European Union after 47 years of membership, taking a leap into the unknown in a historic blow to the bloc. ___ 10 p.m. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Brexit is a chance to make Britain a better place, “whatever the …

Britain’s EU Journey: When Churchill urged European unity
4 years, 11 months ago

Britain’s EU Journey: When Churchill urged European unity

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain officially leaves the European Union on Jan. 31 after a debilitating political period that has bitterly divided the nation since the 2016 Brexit referendum. Maybe it’s just to do with the fact there is a strip of water separating the country from what is often referred to as “the continent.” Britain has always been wary of the …

UK announces plan to mark the Brexit moment on Jan. 31
4 years, 11 months ago

UK announces plan to mark the Brexit moment on Jan. 31

Associated Press  

LONDON — The British government has announced plans for gala events on the night of Jan. 31 when the country officially leaves the European Union after a prolonged political stalemate. Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to make a speech that night to mark the occasion after holding a special Cabinet session in the north of England to emphasize his government’s …

Brexit gets green light from parliament in no-fuss vote
5 years ago

Brexit gets green light from parliament in no-fuss vote

CNN  

London CNN — The House of Commons has voted overwhelmingly in favor of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal, finally paving the way for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union later this month after more than four decades of membership. But Thursday’s vote in parliament stood in stark contrast to the upheaval that dominated British politics last year, …

Britain votes in pivotal ’Brexit election’
5 years 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 …

Another election: On Brexit-induced U.K. polls
5 years, 2 months ago

Another election: On Brexit-induced U.K. polls

The Hindu  

As Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s European Union withdrawal agreement hangs in the balance, the general election he has called for December 12 is, self-evidently, to obtain a mandate to deliver Brexit. But the prolonged impasse during the several months since has underlined and, in turn, amplified the sheer inability of Britain’s two main political parties to articulate a clear stance …

UK moves closer to December election for 1st time since 1923
5 years, 2 months ago

UK moves closer to December election for 1st time since 1923

India TV News  

The leader of the U.K.’s opposition Labour Party told fellow lawmakers Tuesday that he’ll back an early election for Britain now that the prospect of crashing out of the European Union without a deal has been taken off the table. “We will now launch the most ambitious and radical campaign for real change our country has ever seen.” In an …

Britain set for December 12 election after MPs approve snap poll
5 years, 2 months ago

Britain set for December 12 election after MPs approve snap poll

CNN  

London CNN — Britain will head to the polls amid the country’s worst political crisis for generations, after lawmakers finally agreed to hold a landmark general election on December 12. The election, which Prime Minister Boris Johnson has attempted to secure for nearly two months, was sealed after the Labour Party dropped its opposition and voted in support of the …

EU approves three-month Brexit extension as UK nears election
5 years, 2 months ago

EU approves three-month Brexit extension as UK nears election

CNN  

London CNN — European leaders have approved the UK’s request for a three-month extension to the Brexit process, averting a no-deal split on Halloween but extending the political saga into next year. UK inches towards Christmas general election As the EU’s decision is confirmed, Johnson is prepping for a vote on his general election request on Monday. But the attempt …

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 …

UK minister Michael Gove insists Brexit will happen by 31 October deadline despite Boris Johnson's delay request to EU
5 years, 2 months ago

UK minister Michael Gove insists Brexit will happen by 31 October deadline despite Boris Johnson's delay request to EU

Firstpost  

London: Brexit will happen by 31 October, British government minister Michael Gove said on Sunday, despite lawmakers forcing Prime Minister Boris Johnson to send a letter on Saturday to the EU requesting a delay. “We are going to leave by 31 October, we have the means and the ability to do so,” Gove, the minister in charge of no-deal Brexit …

EU, Britain fail to each a breakthrough in Brexit talks; discussions likely continue today, claim sources
5 years, 2 months ago

EU, Britain fail to each a breakthrough in Brexit talks; discussions likely continue today, claim sources

Firstpost  

European Union and British negotiators failed to reach a breakthrough in Brexit talks during a frantic all-night session and will continue seeking a compromise on the eve of Thursday’s crucial EU summit Brussels: European Union and British negotiators failed to reach a breakthrough in Brexit talks during a frantic all-night session and will continue seeking a compromise on the eve …

3 EU nations say Brexit talks likely to go beyond summit
5 years, 2 months ago

3 EU nations say Brexit talks likely to go beyond summit

Associated Press  

LONDON — Brexit divorce talks in Brussels are making such slow progress that three European Union nations predicted Monday the negotiations could spill beyond this week’s crucial Brexit summit. Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said late Monday it was “too early to say if it is possible to get a breakthrough this week or whether it will move into next …

Countdown to Brexit: From 2016 referendum to suspension of UK Parliament, here's a timeline of events
5 years, 3 months ago

Countdown to Brexit: From 2016 referendum to suspension of UK Parliament, here's a timeline of events

Firstpost  

The UK parliament was suspended till 14 October last month with the country set to leave the European Union with a no-deal Brexit on 31 October The UK Parliament has been suspended till 14 October as the country prepares to leave the European Union with a “no-deal” Brexit on 31 October. European Parliament president David Sassoli said British prime minister …

Timeline of Brexit and events leading to May’s departure
5 years, 7 months ago

Timeline of Brexit and events leading to May’s departure

Associated Press  

LONDON — A timeline of key events in how Brexit unfolded and how the political crisis led up to Theresa May’s ouster as British prime minister: May 7, 2015: British voters elect a majority Conservative government. May 17, 2019: Talks between Britain’s Conservative government and the opposition Labour Party seeking a compromise over Brexit break down without agreement plunging the …

Theresa May will put her Brexit deal to a vote—for the fourth time
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May will put her Brexit deal to a vote—for the fourth time

CNN  

CNN — Can’t wait to see what happens in the UK’s Brexit saga? A new vote on an exit deal proposed by Theresa May now has a date: the week of June 3—the same week that Donald Trump begins his controversial state visit to the country. It will be the fourth time that the House of Commons votes on May’s …

Theresa May will put her Brexit deal to a vote—for the fourth time
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May will put her Brexit deal to a vote—for the fourth time

CNN  

CNN — Can’t wait to see what happens in the UK’s Brexit saga? A new vote on an exit deal proposed by Theresa May now has a date: the week of June 3—the same week that Donald Trump begins his controversial state visit to the country. It will be the fourth time that the House of Commons votes on May’s …

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 …

Definitely maybe: UK’s Labour ambivalent on new Brexit vote
5 years, 8 months ago

Definitely maybe: UK’s Labour ambivalent on new Brexit vote

Associated Press  

LONDON — It’s not just Britain’s Conservative government that has problems over Brexit. The main opposition Labour Party agonized Tuesday over whether to back a second European Union membership referendum as it campaigns in a European Parliament election that is taking place in just over just three weeks. The left-of-center party’s governing executive met for five hours and decided that …

Brexit: Theresa May warned she has ‘no chance’ of passing deal in time to stop European elections
5 years, 8 months ago

Brexit: Theresa May warned she has ‘no chance’ of passing deal in time to stop European elections

The Independent  

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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  

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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 …

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  

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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 …

Don’t fear European Parliament elections – they could help drain the Brexit swamp of UK politics
5 years, 9 months ago

Don’t fear European Parliament elections – they could help drain the Brexit swamp of UK politics

The Independent  

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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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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.” …

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 …

Now more than ever, Britain needs a general election
5 years, 9 months ago

Now more than ever, Britain needs a general election

CNN  

London CNN — Theresa May is spending this weekend trying to plot a way out of the UK’s Brexit stalemate after Parliament rejected her deal for a third time. Addressing the House of Commons Friday after the defeat by 344 votes to 286, the Prime Minister hinted that another election could be on the cards when she said: “I fear …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

UK might never leave EU if Theresa May’s vote fails
5 years, 9 months ago

UK might never leave EU if Theresa May’s vote fails

CNN  

London CNN — If lawmakers don’t take their final chance to vote for British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal on Tuesday, then – in the words of European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker – the United Kingdom might never leave the European Union. In Strasbourg late last night, Juncker referred to the first defeat of May’s plans back in January …

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

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Brexit: Theresa May needs to 'take a breath' and admit UK is not ready to leave EU, say remainer Tory MPs
5 years, 10 months ago

Brexit: Theresa May needs to 'take a breath' and admit UK is not ready to leave EU, say remainer Tory MPs

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Brexit: Parliament sends May back to Brussels with little time and an unclear mandate.
5 years, 11 months ago

Brexit: Parliament sends May back to Brussels with little time and an unclear mandate.

Slate  

There may not be any good outcomes for Brexit at this point, but the British Parliament at least had several semi-coherent ways forward this month. It could have approved the deal Prime Minister Theresa May negotiated with EU leaders—but Parliament rejected that two weeks ago. It also rejected several amendments that would have instructed May to ask for an extension …

How Brexit could spill over into EU elections
5 years, 11 months ago

How Brexit could spill over into EU elections

Live Mint  

Brussels : Nationalists from Italy to Hungary are preparing for battle in European Union elections later this year, seeking allies for a united Euroskeptic front against what they call the cosy liberal elite. With divorce from the EU scheduled for March 29, the U.K. wasn't supposed to have anything to do with elections to the European Parliament two months later. …

Theresa May's Brexit deal crushed by 230 votes in UK Parliament: What happens if PM loses no-confidence vote over EU divorce deal?
5 years, 11 months ago

Theresa May's Brexit deal crushed by 230 votes in UK Parliament: What happens if PM loses no-confidence vote over EU divorce deal?

Firstpost  

Theresa May has warned that rejecting her deal opens up the possibility of Brexit being stopped, or that Britain leaves disruptively without a deal. London: British Prime Minister Theresa May is facing likely defeat in parliament on Tuesday when she asks lawmakers to approve her Brexit deal — a decision that would trigger huge uncertainty about the future of Britain’s …

Brexit vote: Decision day for Theresa May’s deal as UK Parliament holds key vote
5 years, 11 months 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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