Leo Varadkar hints that the ARMY could be sent to the Irish border if there is a no-deal Brexit
5 years, 11 months ago

Leo Varadkar hints that the ARMY could be sent to the Irish border if there is a no-deal Brexit

Daily Mail  

Leo Varadkar has today hinted that he could send the Army to the Irish border if there is a no-deal Brexit. Leo Varadkar has today hinted that he could send the Army to the Irish border if there is a no-deal Brexit Speaking to Bloomberg TV in Davos today, Mr Varadkar warned of the dangers of a return to a hard border. And he insisted the Irish backstop must stay in any Brexit deal, dismissing suggestions that state of the art technology could be deployed to keep a soft border. Mr Hammond admitted some of his colleagues - including Amber Rudd - viewed next week's Commons votes that could pave the way for a Brexit delay as 'high noon' - although he said he thought there was still time to defuse the crisis.

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Border poll not even on the horizon in Northern Ireland, says Sir Keir Starmer
1 year, 3 months ago

Border poll not even on the horizon in Northern Ireland, says Sir Keir Starmer

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Labour leader, who could …

British and Irish leaders see ‘pathway to a deal’ after weeks of Brexit deadlock
5 years, 3 months ago

British and Irish leaders see ‘pathway to a deal’ after weeks of Brexit deadlock

CNN  

London CNN — British and Irish leaders Boris Johnson and Leo Varadkar raised hopes of a breakthrough in the deadlocked Brexit process Thursday, saying they saw a “pathway” to a deal. Under that plan, Northern Ireland would leave the EU customs union on the current Brexit deadline of October 31 along with the rest of the UK. There was also …

Will Theresa May’s plan for a ‘Stormont veto’ over the Irish border backstop help win support for her Brexit deal?
5 years, 8 months ago

Will Theresa May’s plan for a ‘Stormont veto’ over the Irish border backstop help win support for her Brexit deal?

The Independent  

The prime minister will give the Northern Ireland assembly a veto over changes to the Irish border backstop in an attempt to persuade her MPs to vote for her Brexit deal. The key paragraph is 23, which says: “We will … legislate in domestic law to ensure that a UK Minister will be required to seek agreement of the Northern …

The Latest: EU: Impossible to plan against Irish hard border
5 years, 9 months ago

The Latest: EU: Impossible to plan against Irish hard border

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Latest on Britain’s exit from the European Union : 6:20 p.m. Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says the European Union is determined to avoid the return of a hard border with Northern Ireland in the event of a disorderly Brexit. Merkel said “we simply have to be successful” in keeping the border open, and “where there’s a …

Brexit deal: Theresa May vows there will be no return to hard border between Northern Ireland, Ireland
5 years, 11 months ago

Brexit deal: Theresa May vows there will be no return to hard border between Northern Ireland, Ireland

Firstpost  

British prime minister Theresa May told business leaders in Northern Ireland on Tuesday that she is seeking changes to the Brexit withdrawal agreement but not the total removal of the backstop plan that is the most contentious part of the deal. London: British prime minister Theresa May told business leaders in Northern Ireland on Tuesday that she is seeking changes …

Brexit truce among Conservatives shattered as May says there is ‘no suggestion’ of scrapping Irish backstop
5 years, 11 months ago

Brexit truce among Conservatives shattered as May says there is ‘no suggestion’ of scrapping Irish backstop

The Independent  

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British PM to try to break Brexit deadlock with EU concessions
5 years, 11 months ago

British PM to try to break Brexit deadlock with EU concessions

Live Mint  

British Prime Minister Theresa May will try to break the Brexit deadlock on Monday by setting out proposals in parliament that are expected to focus on winning more concessions from the European Union. May told her ministers she would focus on securing changes from Brussels designed to win over rebel Conservatives and the Northern Irish Democratic Unionist Party, The Times …

MPs might not vote on May’s new Brexit plan for a MONTH
5 years, 11 months ago

MPs might not vote on May’s new Brexit plan for a MONTH

Daily Mail  

MPs might not get to vote again on the Brexit deal until the middle of February even if Theresa May gets backing for her Plan B next week. MPs might not get to vote again on the Brexit deal until the middle of February even if Theresa May gets backing for her Plan B next week The Prime Minister will …

Brexit: Theresa May’s Plan B is Plan A all over again
5 years, 11 months ago

Brexit: Theresa May’s Plan B is Plan A all over again

CNN  

London CNN — Less than a week after her Brexit plan was defeated in the House of Commons by a record number of votes, Theresa May needed to have something substantial to tell lawmakers when she returned to Parliament on Monday. But on the two big demands of lawmakers most critical of Brexit – ruling out a no deal Brexit, …

Theresa May wants Irish treaty to break Brexit impasse
5 years, 11 months ago

Theresa May wants Irish treaty to break Brexit impasse

Live Mint  

London: British Prime Minister Theresa May plans to seek a bilateral treaty with the Irish government as a way to remove the contentious backstop arrangement from Britain's divorce deal with the European Union, a newspaper reported. The Sunday Times said aides to May thought a deal with Ireland would remove the opposition to her Brexit deal from the Democratic Unionist …

Brexit deal: Theresa May’s no-confidence win was expected; need for 'Plan B' ensures uncertainty continues
5 years, 11 months ago

Brexit deal: Theresa May’s no-confidence win was expected; need for 'Plan B' ensures uncertainty continues

Firstpost  

May’s win was expected as her own Conservative MPs and allies in Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party led the charge against her Brexit deal and they did not want a Labour government Prime Minister Theresa May won a confidence vote in the UK Parliament on Wednesday, just 24 hours after suffering a crushing defeat over her Brexit deal. Even as …

Brexit falls through, Theresa May awaits no-confidence vote: Investors advised not to take directional views on sterling, gilts or UK stocks
5 years, 11 months ago

Brexit falls through, Theresa May awaits no-confidence vote: Investors advised not to take directional views on sterling, gilts or UK stocks

Firstpost  

European Union leaders said they would step up preparations for a no-deal Brexit and business groups reacted with alarm after British lawmakers defeated Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit divorce deal by a crushing margin on Tuesday. London: European Union leaders said they would step up preparations for a no-deal Brexit and business groups reacted with alarm after British lawmakers defeated …

Britain's battle over Brexit turns into political trench warfare
6 years ago

Britain's battle over Brexit turns into political trench warfare

ABC  

Britain's battle over Brexit has turned into political trench warfare between Parliament and the Government, as Prime Minister Theresa May brought her little-loved European Union divorce agreement back to politicians who appear determined to thwart her plans. Key points: Only way to avoid "no deal" is to vote for the deal, Mrs May says MPs have tried to wrest control …

Theresa May’s Brexit pains continue after UK PM survives Conservative Party no-confidence vote
6 years ago

Theresa May’s Brexit pains continue after UK PM survives Conservative Party no-confidence vote

ABC  

The British Prime Minister has spoken after surviving the no-confidence vote: "Whilst I'm grateful for that support, a significant number of colleagues did cast a vote against me, and I have listened to what they said. "Following this ballot, we now need to get on with the job of delivering Brexit for the British people and building a better future …

May's Brexit vote will go ahead tomorrow, says Michael Gove
6 years, 1 month ago

May's Brexit vote will go ahead tomorrow, says Michael Gove

Daily Mail  

Donald Tusk tonight warned the EU will not renegotiate the Brexit deal just hours after a humiliated Theresa May said she was pulling the crunch vote on her plan so she could hold a fresh round of talks. The Prime Minister is battling for her political life amid a huge rebellion over her Brexit deal Donald Tusk tonight warned the …

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