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

Brexit deal: Theresa May defends EU agreement in press conference after flurry of cabinet resignations

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Theresa May’s Brexit deal looks better with each passing day
1 year, 11 months ago

Theresa May’s Brexit deal looks better with each passing day

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Brexit: what if Theresa May was still prime minister?
3 years, 6 months ago

Brexit: what if Theresa May was still prime minister?

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Brexit reflections: A bumpy ride down a long, winding road
4 years, 11 months ago

Brexit reflections: A bumpy ride down a long, winding road

Associated Press  

LONDON — So this is the way Britain’s European Union membership ends: Not with Big Ben’s bong, but with a whimper. There were years of late-night Brexit votes in the House of Commons, all-night EU summits and political drama as Britain’s relationship with its neighbors and its unwritten constitution were both stretched to the limit. May couldn’t achieve Brexit, but …

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 …

Theresa May fights to reinstate Remainer rebels
5 years, 4 months ago

Theresa May fights to reinstate Remainer rebels

Daily Mail  

Theresa May has emerged as the leading critic of Boris Johnson's 'brutal' decision to purge 21 Remainer rebels from the Tory benches, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. Mrs May has raised the issue directly with Party chairman James Cleverly and Chief Whip Mark Spencer on behalf of the group that includes former Chancellor Philip Hammond, ex-Justice Secretary David Gauke …

Theresa May heckled by anti-Brexit protester as she leaves Downing Street for last time
5 years, 5 months ago

Theresa May heckled by anti-Brexit protester as she leaves Downing Street for last time

The Independent  

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Theresa May gets standing ovation as she bows out as UK PM
5 years, 5 months ago

Theresa May gets standing ovation as she bows out as UK PM

Live Mint  

Theresa May was given a standing ovation by her Conservative Party MPs as she concluded her final Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons on Wednesday, marking a conclusion of her three-year premiership as she makes way for Boris Johnson to take charge at Downing Street. In a largely light-hearted exchange in the UK Parliament, the outgoing Prime Minister's …

UK politicians more interested in ousting Theresa May than solving Brexit, EU president Juncker says
5 years, 7 months ago

UK politicians more interested in ousting Theresa May than solving Brexit, EU president Juncker says

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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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EU tells Tory leadership contenders it will not change Brexit deal for a new prime minister
5 years, 7 months ago

EU tells Tory leadership contenders it will not change Brexit deal for a new prime minister

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Theresa May’s days are ending but the Brexit fantasy lives on
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May’s days are ending but the Brexit fantasy lives on

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Luke McGee is a senior producer for CNN based in London. After nearly three years of failing to deliver Brexit, May realized her number was up the day after last month’s EU elections, in which Conservative voters flocked to the hardline, anti-EU Brexit Party, led by Nigel Farage. May’s negotiators spent the best part of two years in …

WHAT HAPPENS NOW THAT THERESA MAY HAS RESIGNED? KEY DATES FOR BREXIT
5 years, 7 months ago

WHAT HAPPENS NOW THAT THERESA MAY HAS RESIGNED? KEY DATES FOR BREXIT

Daily Mail  

There might be five months left until the next deadline for the UK to leave the EU, but in fact time is short to prepare the ground for it to happen. And then they will have just two months - including August, when much of the continent downs tools - to overhaul the Brexit deal Theresa May thrashed out with …

Theresa May resigns: What happens now PM has resigned?
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May resigns: What happens now PM has resigned?

Daily Mail  

A new Tory leader and Prime Minister should be in place by the end of July, the Conservative party said today. Here we look at what will happen in the next few weeks and months when the Tory leadership contest kicks off: Mrs May broke down as she announced today that she would step down at Tory leader on June …

British Prime Minister Theresa May says she's standing down after failing to negotiate Brexit deal
5 years, 7 months ago

British Prime Minister Theresa May says she's standing down after failing to negotiate Brexit deal

ABC  

British Prime Minister Theresa May has announced she will resign as Conservative Party leader on June 7, saying "it's a matter of deep regret" that she failed to negotiate a Brexit deal. Key points: Mrs May will remain as Prime Minister until after a state visit from Donald Trump and D-Day commemorations A large number of candidates are expected to …

British Prime Minister Theresa May announces her resignation over Brexit fallout — but why now?
5 years, 7 months ago

British Prime Minister Theresa May announces her resignation over Brexit fallout — but why now?

ABC  

After almost three years as Prime Minister, Theresa May's tenacity has seen her survive a number of political setbacks. Key points: More than 30 ministers have quit Theresa May's embattled cabinet Her political fate has been inextricably tied to the "poisoned chalice" of Brexit In trying to appease many, Mrs May alienated her supporters and entrenched extremes Arguably the least …

Dutch PM thanks May, says “Orderly Brexit” still planned
5 years, 7 months ago

Dutch PM thanks May, says “Orderly Brexit” still planned

NL Times  

Theresa May is stepping down as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and leader of the Conservative Party. With the announcement that Theresa May will resign her role as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, her Dutch counterpart spoke in praise of her while focusing on the future of Brexit. The agreement reached between the EU and the United Kingdom …

Brexit failure forces Theresa May to announce resignation
5 years, 7 months ago

Brexit failure forces Theresa May to announce resignation

CNN  

London CNN — UK Prime Minister Theresa May finally gave in to the intense political pressure over her failure to secure Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union, announcing her resignation in an emotional address to the nation on Friday. Amber Rudd, who serves as Work and Pensions Secretary, praised May’s “great courage,” while Home Secretary Sajid Javid said no one …

UK’s May delays Brexit bill, faces showdown on resignation
5 years, 7 months ago

UK’s May delays Brexit bill, faces showdown on resignation

Associated Press  

LONDON — Increasingly isolated, Prime Minister Theresa May backed down Thursday from plans to seek Parliament’s support for a Brexit bill already rejected by much of her Conservative Party, as expectations rose that she would cave in to demands that she resign and let a new leader try to complete the U.K.'s stalled withdrawal from the European Union. With her …

Last days of May? UK leader in peril as Brexit offer slammed
5 years, 7 months ago

Last days of May? UK leader in peril as Brexit offer slammed

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May dug in Wednesday against a relentless push by rivals and former allies to remove her from office as her attempts to lead Britain out of the European Union appeared to be headed for a dead end. pic.twitter.com/f2SOXkaqmH — Andrea Leadsom MP May 22, 2019 Leader of the House of Commons Andrea Leadsom alleged …

Theresa May faces growing calls to quit amid new Brexit revolt: Live updates
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May faces growing calls to quit amid new Brexit revolt: Live updates

CNN  

TOLGA AKMEN/AFP/Getty Images Backbenchers in Theresa May’s Conservative Party will decide today on whether to allow another vote of no confidence in her leadership, in a move that could set up the final days of the embattled prime minister’s tenure. MP Nigel Evans told CNN that the 1922 Committee of backbench MPs will discuss changing the party’s rules to allow …

Theresa May faces growing calls to quit amid new Brexit revolt: Live updates
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May faces growing calls to quit amid new Brexit revolt: Live updates

CNN  

TOLGA AKMEN/AFP/Getty Images Backbenchers in Theresa May’s Conservative Party will decide today on whether to allow another vote of no confidence in her leadership, in a move that could set up the final days of the embattled prime minister’s tenure. MP Nigel Evans told CNN that the 1922 Committee of backbench MPs will discuss changing the party’s rules to allow …

Theresa May's final bid to salvage Brexit deal appears doomed after Conservatives, Labour Party reject attempts at compromise
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May's final bid to salvage Brexit deal appears doomed after Conservatives, Labour Party reject attempts at compromise

Firstpost  

British Prime Minister Theresa May has promised to give lawmakers a vote on holding a second Brexit referendum and offered a package to resolve the EU crisis. London: British prime minister Theresa May’s final bid to salvage her EU divorce deal appeared doomed as pro-Brexit Conservatives and the Opposition Labour Party rejected her attempts at compromise. ‘Last chance’ May said …

Brexit: Michael Gove hints Theresa May will withdraw Commons vote in move expected to trigger her resignation
5 years, 7 months ago

Brexit: Michael Gove hints Theresa May will withdraw Commons vote in move expected to trigger her resignation

The Independent  

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Members Of British Prime Minister Theresa May's Party Join Calls For Her To Resign
5 years, 7 months ago

Members Of British Prime Minister Theresa May's Party Join Calls For Her To Resign

NPR  

Members Of British Prime Minister Theresa May's Party Join Calls For Her To Resign The leader of Britain's House of Commons has quit — the latest sign of growing pressure on Prime Minister Theresa May to step down amid deep dissatisfaction with her handling of Brexit. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: To the U.K. now where pressure is mounting fast for …

Brexit: May refuses to confirm she will hold second referendum – even if MPs vote for one
5 years, 7 months ago

Brexit: May refuses to confirm she will hold second referendum – even if MPs vote for one

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PM Theresa May’s offer of new ‘bold’ Brexit deal prompts scepticism
5 years, 7 months ago

PM Theresa May’s offer of new ‘bold’ Brexit deal prompts scepticism

Hindustan Times  

The EU withdrawal agreement to be re-introduced in parliament in the week beginning June 3 will include a ‘bold offer’, Prime Minister Theresa May said on Sunday, but the announcement soon evoked scepticism, making it unlikely that it would be passed. Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May wants MPs to consider the deal “with fresh pairs of eyes - and to …

Brexit talks collapse after Theresa May and Labour fail to reach deal
5 years, 7 months ago

Brexit talks collapse after Theresa May and Labour fail to reach deal

CNN  

London CNN — Brexit talks between British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government and the opposition Labour Party have broken down, pitching the UK further into political disarray. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Friday that the negotiations have “gone as far as they can go” and that the two sides had been unable to bridge “important policy gaps between us.” …

Labour failure to rule out Brexit abstention hands potential lifeline to Theresa May in crunch vote
5 years, 8 months ago

Labour failure to rule out Brexit abstention hands potential lifeline to Theresa May in crunch vote

The Independent  

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Brexit rebels to Theresa May: Your EU divorce deal is dead
5 years, 8 months ago

Brexit rebels to Theresa May: Your EU divorce deal is dead

The Hindu  

Brexit-supporting rebels in British Prime Minister Theresa May’s party said on May 15 they would vote down her European Union divorce deal when she brings it back to parliament early next month. Brexit supporters in Ms. May’s divided Conservative party said her deal was as dead as her crisis-riven three-year premiership. Brexit supporters fear that Ms. May’s deal will keep …

British govt to put forward Brexit legislation in June; Withdrawal Agreement Bill to ensure 'swift exit' from EU
5 years, 8 months ago

British govt to put forward Brexit legislation in June; Withdrawal Agreement Bill to ensure 'swift exit' from EU

Firstpost  

Downing Street said Theresa May and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn had agreed on a possible compromise that would end a deadlock on Brexit in Parliament. London: Prime Minister Theresa May’s government will publish draft legislation in the first week of June that would allow Brexit to proceed if approved by Parliament, a Downing Street spokesman announced on Tuesday. “We will …

May under pressure to drop Brexit talks with Labour
5 years, 8 months ago

May under pressure to drop Brexit talks with Labour

The Quint  

London, May 14 UK Prime Minister Theresa May is under intense pressure to abandon Brexit talks with the main opposition Labour Party, after a group of senior Conservative leaders issued a strongly worded warning. May's cabinet, and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's shadow cabinet, are both due to take stock of the talks on Tuesday, with neither side optimistic about the …

Theresa May will put her Brexit deal to a vote—for the fourth time
5 years, 8 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, 8 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 …

Pressure on Theresa May to abandon efforts to seek Brexit deal after Conservative, Labour parties face public anger in local elections
5 years, 8 months ago

Pressure on Theresa May to abandon efforts to seek Brexit deal after Conservative, Labour parties face public anger in local elections

Firstpost  

Theresa May faced renewed pressure Tuesday from lawmakers in her Conservative Party to abandon efforts to seek a Brexit compromise deal with the opposition Labour Party London: British Prime Minister Theresa May faced renewed pressure Tuesday from lawmakers in her Conservative Party to abandon efforts to seek a Brexit compromise deal with the opposition Labour Party. The talks have been …

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 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

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Even if Theresa May gets her withdrawal agreement through parliament, Brexit is far from assured
5 years, 9 months ago

Even if Theresa May gets her withdrawal agreement through parliament, Brexit is far from assured

The Independent  

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May and Corbyn edge closer to a Brexit compromise
5 years, 9 months ago

May and Corbyn edge closer to a Brexit compromise

Daily Mail  

Theresa May edged closer to a compromise with Labour on a customs union last night as she resumed Brexit talks with Jeremy Corbyn. Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn are edging closer to a Brexit compromise following cross-party talks He said: 'I welcome the indications from the Government that they may be willing to move in the key areas that have …

Brexit: EU leaders agree delay until end of October as May blames MPs for stopping UK departure
5 years, 9 months ago

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

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EU leaders and May to delay Brexit until October 31 to stop UK crashing out of European Union
5 years, 9 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 …

Theresa May defends Brexit delay amid calls to resign
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May defends Brexit delay amid calls to resign

CNN  

London CNN — Theresa May has defended her decision to accept a Brexit delay until October, dismissing calls to resign from within her own party and telling lawmakers that taking Britain out of the European Union with an agreement is their “national duty.” After a six-month extension to the process was agreed at a late-night EU summit, the embattled British …

Brexit news - live: Latest updates as EU set to offer Theresa May year-long delay
5 years, 9 months ago

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

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Theresa May faces renewed calls to resign after 'EU agrees delay'
5 years, 9 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 …

Theresa May can still save her Brexit deal – but only if she promises to put it to the people
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May can still save her Brexit deal – but only if she promises to put it to the people

The Independent  

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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.” …

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 …

May has reason to be optimistic as the clock runs down on Brexit
5 years, 9 months ago

May has reason to be optimistic as the clock runs down on Brexit

CNN  

London CNN — If UK Prime Minister Theresa May were looking for signs of optimism over Brexit – and she would be forgiven for such a desperate search – then a few are starting to emerge. However, it is just about possible to see that the prime minister may finally get her own way on Brexit – with a few …

Angry Conservative MPs condemn Theresa May for opening Brexit talks with 'Marxist, antisemite' Corbyn
5 years, 9 months ago

Angry Conservative MPs condemn Theresa May for opening Brexit talks with 'Marxist, antisemite' Corbyn

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Theresa May under fire as MPs move to block no-deal Brexit: Live updates
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May under fire as MPs move to block no-deal Brexit: Live updates

CNN  

Amid the excitement of Prime Minister Theresa May suddenly being on speaking terms with opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn, something is happening in Parliament that could alter the course of Brexit. And without the prospect of a deal being agreed before May 22, the day before elections to the European Parliament begin, the proponents of a second referendum will push for …

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