The Brexit delay is a huge moment for those wanting a Final Say referendum – here's how to avoid wasting it
5 years, 8 months ago

The Brexit delay is a huge moment for those wanting a Final Say referendum – here's how to avoid wasting it

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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. The prime minister still hopes to avoid the European elections by cutting a deal with Labour – and using its votes to get Brexit through parliament. Most Labour MPs are adamant that any Brexit deal – even a so-called softer one that involves us staying in the EU’s customs union – should be put to the people in a confirmatory ballot. And any Labour MPs tempted to support her must be worried that she could be kicked out and replaced by somebody like Boris Johnson who would then go for an even harder form of Brexit. The EU’s decision to set a new Brexit day at the end of October makes it even harder to remove the prime minister.

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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 …

The Brexit crisis may not be solved by this UK election
5 years ago

The Brexit crisis may not be solved by this UK election

CNN  

London CNN — On Friday morning, we will finally know what’s going on with Brexit. However reckless that sounds, around this time last year, former Prime Minister Theresa May faced a vote of no confidence in that same party for trying to pass a Brexit deal very similar to Johnson’s. By “clarity,” what the source means is not slipping back …

It’s not too late to deliver a Final Say on Brexit
5 years, 1 month ago

It’s not too late to deliver a Final Say on Brexit

The Independent  

This election has been described as a “once in a lifetime” choice. Speaking to a roomful of Final Say activists via video link, Major argued that too much is stake at this election to vote along tribal lines: “Vote,” he exhorted the audience, “for the candidate who you believe will best represent your own views and aspirations in parliament.” He …

UK Labour Party leader Corbyn defends neutral Brexit stance
5 years, 1 month ago

UK Labour Party leader Corbyn defends neutral Brexit stance

Associated Press  

LONDON — Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn is defending his decision to remain neutral in a possible future referendum on Britain’s membership in the European Union. Corbyn said Saturday that he plans to be an “honest broker” in a Brexit referendum rather than urge voters to remain in the EU or leave under terms of a new deal he would …

Brexit second referendum: Corbyn makes pledge at election manifesto launch
5 years, 1 month ago

Brexit second referendum: Corbyn makes pledge at election manifesto launch

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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 …

Brexit: The UK election is one big gamble for investors
5 years, 2 months ago

Brexit: The UK election is one big gamble for investors

CNN  

London CNN Business — Brits are being asked to vote in an election that could end years of paralysis caused by Brexit. The vote could also install a left-wing government led by Labour chief Jeremy Corbyn, which investors worry would mean major structural changes to the UK economy. That’s because the prime minister secured a Brexit deal with the European …

Boris Johnson to make fresh attempt to force early election after EU agrees to postpone Brexit until 31 January
5 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson to make fresh attempt to force early election after EU agrees to postpone Brexit until 31 January

Firstpost  

Boris Johnson had previously said he would rather be ‘dead in a ditch’ than extend the tortuous Brexit process started by the 2016 EU referendum London: The British prime minister is expected to make a fresh attempt on Tuesday to force an early election, despite MPs rejecting his plan, after the European Union agreed to postpone Brexit for up to …

What’s next after Johnson’s goal of Brexit on Oct. 31 fades?
5 years, 2 months ago

What’s next after Johnson’s goal of Brexit on Oct. 31 fades?

Associated Press  

LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s goal of taking Britain out of the European Union on Oct. 31 looks to have bitten the dust after lawmakers blocked his attempt to fast-track a Brexit bill through Parliament. To avoid that, Parliament passed a law ordering Johnson to ask for a three-month delay to Britain’s exit if Oct. 31 was looming without …

Brexit reversed: How could Britain end up with a second referendum?
5 years, 2 months ago

Brexit reversed: How could Britain end up with a second referendum?

Live Mint  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's battle to win support for his new Brexit divorce deal raises the possibility that the United Kingdom could hold a fresh vote on membership of the European Union. Since parliament last held a vote on whether to support a referendum, a handful of Conservative and Labour lawmakers have indicated they would support a new public …

All Brexit options end in trouble
5 years, 3 months ago

All Brexit options end in trouble

CNN  

London CNN — The muddy waters of Brexit are becoming a little clearer. The party would go to the country with a plan to hold a second referendum with a choice between a new Brexit deal, negotiated by Corbyn’s government, and remaining in the EU. “We will give the people the final say on Brexit, with the choice of a …

Jeremy Corbyn gets Brexit broadside from HIS brother: Piers Corbyn launches attack on Labour leader
5 years, 4 months ago

Jeremy Corbyn gets Brexit broadside from HIS brother: Piers Corbyn launches attack on Labour leader

Daily Mail  

Jeremy Corbyn has been bitterly attacked by his brother for abandoning his support for Brexit and campaigning against a No Deal. Since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister, Piers Corbyn has relentlessly criticised Labour’s approach to Brexit on Twitter and even described the EU as ‘the Fourth Reich’. While Jeremy Corbyn attacks ‘No Deal Brexit’ and insists on delaying withdrawal, Piers …

Brexit: Boris Johnson demands Oct. 15 election after Brexit defeat
5 years, 4 months ago

Brexit: Boris Johnson demands Oct. 15 election after Brexit defeat

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday demanded an October 15 snap election after lawmakers seeking to prevent a no-deal Brexit dealt him a humiliating defeat in Parliament which he cast as an attempt to surrender to the EU. Mr. Johnson vowed never to delay Brexit beyond October 31 and challenged Opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn to agree to …

Jeremy Corbyn: Back me as temporary PM to block no-deal Brexit, then I’ll call general election
5 years, 4 months ago

Jeremy Corbyn: Back me as temporary PM to block no-deal Brexit, then I’ll call general election

The Independent  

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Labour activists tell Corbyn he must back cancelling Brexit to stop UK crashing out with no deal
5 years, 4 months ago

Labour activists tell Corbyn he must back cancelling Brexit to stop UK crashing out with no deal

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Jeremy Corbyn, welcome to the Final Say alliance
5 years, 6 months ago

Jeremy Corbyn, welcome to the Final Say alliance

The Independent  

Finally, Labour has put a Final Say referendum on its agenda. It would, after all, require this Tory government to lose a vote of confidence; then for the Commons to vote for a general election by a two-thirds majority, as required by the 2011 Fixed-term Parliaments Act; for the Labour Party to then win that election, from a base of …

Brexit: Corbyn accused of ‘muddle and confusion’ as Labour again fails to agree shift on second referendum
5 years, 6 months ago

Brexit: Corbyn accused of ‘muddle and confusion’ as Labour again fails to agree shift on second referendum

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Corbyn must commit to second referendum 'now', says Labour's Brexit spokeswoman
5 years, 7 months ago

Corbyn must commit to second referendum 'now', says Labour's Brexit spokeswoman

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Brexit news: McDonnell urges Labour to back second referendum after EU election drubbing
5 years, 7 months ago

Brexit news: McDonnell urges Labour to back second referendum after EU election drubbing

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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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Theresa May offers vote on second Brexit referendum if lawmakers back ‘new deal’
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May offers vote on second Brexit referendum if lawmakers back ‘new deal’

CNN  

CNN — UK Prime Minister Theresa May has announced yet another attempt to get her serially rejected Brexit plan through Parliament – and this time she dangled the prospect of a second referendum to get it across the line. “The Prime Minister’s proposals are worse than before and would leave us bound deeply into the EU,” said Jacob-Rees Mogg, a …

Brexit: Corbyn's position 'in peril' if he 'betrays' Labour over second referendum, shadow minister says
5 years, 7 months ago

Brexit: Corbyn's position 'in peril' if he 'betrays' Labour over second referendum, shadow minister says

The Independent  

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Labour failure to rule out Brexit abstention hands potential lifeline to Theresa May in crunch vote
5 years, 7 months ago

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

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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 …

Brexit: Tory MPs tell Theresa May second referendum becoming 'inevitable' as Labour talks hopes fade
5 years, 8 months ago

Brexit: Tory MPs tell Theresa May second referendum becoming 'inevitable' as Labour talks hopes fade

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'You ain't seen nothing yet!': Nigel Farage blasts Theresa May over local election defeat
5 years, 8 months ago

'You ain't seen nothing yet!': Nigel Farage blasts Theresa May over local election defeat

Daily Mail  

Nigel Farage has warned the Labour and Conservative leaders not to form a 'coalition of politicians against the people'. The Brexit Party leader said 'millions of people would give up on' the two major parties if Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn reached a Brexit deal. Mr Farage said: 'Well I have to say that what she has tried thus far …

Nicola Sturgeon delays second independence referendum demand but hints Jeremy Corbyn would allow it
5 years, 8 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon delays second independence referendum demand but hints Jeremy Corbyn would allow it

The Telegraph  

Nicola Sturgeon has delayed tabling an official demand for a second independence referendum but pledged to be ready if a Jeremy Corbyn government gives her the necessary powers. The First Minister said she wanted another separation vote to be staged before the May 2021 Holyrood election but she failed to make a formal request to Theresa May. In an attempt …

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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Will a long extension make it easier for May and Corbyn to reach agreement on Brexit?
5 years, 8 months ago

Will a long extension make it easier for May and Corbyn to reach agreement on Brexit?

The Independent  

My prediction is that nothing will come of the Brexit talks between Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn. EU leaders agreeing tonight to a long extension to the Brexit timetable will make no difference to the prospect of agreement between the government and the opposition. If May offered to put a Boris-proof commitment to a permanent customs union in the political …

Brexit: Jeremy Corbyn under pressure to make bold referendum offer in European elections
5 years, 8 months ago

Brexit: Jeremy Corbyn under pressure to make bold referendum offer in European elections

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What Next? EU gives UK an extension but impasse remains
5 years, 8 months ago

What Next? EU gives UK an extension but impasse remains

Associated Press  

LONDON — Following the decision early Thursday by the European Union to delay the U.K.'s departure for a second time, not much is clear about Brexit bar the certainty that the divisions in British society and in Parliament will remain. The so-called “flextension” until Oct. 31 given to Britain to approve a Brexit withdrawal agreement will require the country to …

Brexit: Halloween delay could mean a summer nightmare for Theresa May
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit: Halloween delay could mean a summer nightmare for Theresa May

CNN  

Brussels CNN — Europe has done it again. Despite French President’s Emmanuel Macron’s reluctance to give the UK a long Brexit extension, the EU leaders have agreed the apparently interminable process can be delayed until October 31, with a school report on Britain’s behavior in June. Just three weeks ago, May told lawmakers in the House of Commons that she …

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 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

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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 …

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 …

What next? UK’s May, opposition seek elusive Brexit concord
5 years, 9 months ago

What next? UK’s May, opposition seek elusive Brexit concord

Associated Press  

LONDON — Prime Minister Theresa May has brought a new word to the Brexit lexicon: compromise. May met Wednesday with opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn to try to avoid Britain’s chaotic departure from the European Union in little over a week. May has always insisted Britain must leave the EU’s single market and customs union in order to forge …

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 …

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 …

The Brexit dream might be fading
5 years, 9 months ago

The Brexit dream might be fading

CNN  

London CNN — A lot happened in Brexit world on Wednesday. British Prime Minister Theresa May met with the leader of the main opposition Labour party, Jeremy Corbyn, to seek a compromise aimed at getting her Brexit deal approved by lawmakers in the House of Commons. Earlier in the day, Emily Thornberry, Labour’s shadow foreign secretary, wrote a letter to …

Brexit: Theresa May tears up strategy as she opens door to softer exit with Jeremy Corbyn's backing
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit: Theresa May tears up strategy as she opens door to softer exit with Jeremy Corbyn's backing

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Prospect of Brexit breakthrough as Theresa May offers cross-party talks
5 years, 9 months ago

Prospect of Brexit breakthrough as Theresa May offers cross-party talks

CNN  

CNN — British Prime Minister Theresa May tore up her Brexit strategy on Tuesday, declaring the UK would need to seek another delay to the process of leaving the European Union and offering cross-party talks to break the political deadlock. Jack Taylor/Getty Images Cross-party talks In accepting May’s offer of talks, Corbyn said he recognized “my responsibility to represent the …

Theresa May may be forced to accept soft Brexit if MPs unite around plan, says cabinet minister
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May may be forced to accept soft Brexit if MPs unite around plan, says cabinet minister

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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 …

Brexit vote: Corbyn to order Labour MPs to back second referendum
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit vote: Corbyn to order Labour MPs to back second referendum

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Brexit: Labour backing for second referendum thrown into doubt by Corbyn ally Barry Gardiner
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit: Labour backing for second referendum thrown into doubt by Corbyn ally Barry Gardiner

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