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  

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. Read our privacy policy A government minister has warned Theresa May that the UK taking part in European parliament elections in May would be “the suicide note of the Conservative Party”. Nadhim Zahawi, the children’s minister, said a delay to Brexit beyond 23 May – the date elections are due to be held – would be an “existential threat” to the Tories. The prime minister is determined to get us out by 22 May and she is doing everything in her power with her team to hopefully allow parliament to decide what option it will support.” The minister said a longer extension of the sort likely to be proposed by the EU would not be ”viable”, adding: “We would be effectively breaking our promise to the British people and I think the democratic damage that would do would be enormous.” And in a stark warning to European leaders who are trying to force the UK to accept a long delay, he said: “Be careful what you wish for because you would unleash forces in politics, whether hard left or hard right, none of us know where this ends up. Theresa May requests Brexit delay until June 30, with option to leave earlier With MPs still deadlocked over a way forward, that would likely involve the UK taking part in EU elections on 23 May.

Elections Brexit Party Delay Minister Think European Parliament Eu Elections 23 May European Parliament Elections  brexit  uk  parliament  suicide  party  tory  taking  eu  sign  note  minister  european  elections  think  delay

History of this topic

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  

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. Read our privacy …

Britain’s last day in the EU | Here is a chronology of Brexit
4 years, 11 months ago

Britain’s last day in the EU | Here is a chronology of Brexit

The Hindu  

Following is the chronology of Brexit as the UK is set to leave the European Union at 2300 GMT on January 31, more than three and a half years since the country voted for it in a referendum in 2016. July 13, 2016 : Theresa May wins the Conservative Party leadership contest and becomes prime minister March 29, 2017 : …

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 …

UK Election 2019: Boris Johnson, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to begin their campaigns today
5 years, 2 months ago

UK Election 2019: Boris Johnson, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to begin their campaigns today

Firstpost  

Conservative Party’s Johnson and Labour’s Corbyn will join other political leaders in fanning out around the country ahead of a 12 December election London: British prime minister Boris Johnson and opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn will embark on their first full day of election campaigning on Thursday, pitching their starkly different visions for the country ahead of a highly unpredictable December …

Britain heads towards Brexit election as Labour backs early poll
5 years, 2 months ago

Britain heads towards Brexit election as Labour backs early poll

Live Mint  

Britain was heading towards its first December election in almost a century after Prime Minister Boris Johnson's bet on breaking the Brexit deadlock with an early ballot gained support from opposition parties on Tuesday. The first Christmas election in Britain since 1923 would be highly unpredictable: Brexit has variously fatigued and enraged swathes of voters while eroding traditional loyalties to …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Brexit turmoil: Boris Johnson sends unsigned extension letter to EU
5 years, 2 months ago

Brexit turmoil: Boris Johnson sends unsigned extension letter to EU

Live Mint  

London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was on Sunday branded a “spoilt brat” by the Opposition after he sent an unsigned letter seeking a three-month extension to the 31 October deadline from the European Union. "I have made clear since becoming Prime Minister, and made clear to Parliament again today, my view, and the government's position, that a further extension …

What next after British MPs refused to back Brexit deal?
5 years, 2 months ago

What next after British MPs refused to back Brexit deal?

The Hindu  

British MPs have again ruptured the Brexit process by withholding their support for Prime Minister Boris Johnson's new divorce deal with the EU. The failure to clearly back the deal triggered a law forcing Mr. Johnson to ask EU leaders to delay Brexit for a third time MPs passed the amendment claiming they fear the risk of a potentially disastrous …

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 …

Brexit: UK’s new Prime Minister will have only 30 days to get deal done
5 years, 5 months ago

Brexit: UK’s new Prime Minister will have only 30 days to get deal done

CNN  

London CNN — When the UK’s new prime minister takes over from Theresa May next Wednesday, he might immediately come to regret taking on this unenviable job. Brexit Party MEP Lance Foreman tweeted that this showed the EU was scared of a no-deal outcome and that it “strengthens our leverage in negotiations.” Maybe this is true, or maybe it’s wishful …

New prime minister could 'chicken out' of putting Brexit plan to Commons until autumn, under Tory plans
5 years, 6 months ago

New prime minister could 'chicken out' of putting Brexit plan to Commons until autumn, under Tory plans

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. Read our privacy …

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’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 …

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 …

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  

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. Read our privacy …

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

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. With eurosceptic Conservatives …

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 …

UK government, opposition to resume Brexit talks
5 years, 8 months ago

UK government, opposition to resume Brexit talks

The Quint  

London, April 23 Talks between UK Prime Minister Theresa May's government and the opposition Labour Party are slated to resume on Tuesday as MPs return to Westminster following the Easter break. Leading backbencher Nigel Evans called on May to step down as Prime Minister "as soon as possible". The UK has been given an extension to the Brexit process until …

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  

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. Read our privacy …

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

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. The prime minister …

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: 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 …

Theresa May defends Brexit delay amid calls to resign
5 years, 8 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 …

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 …

Brexit: What is happening at the EU summit and will Theresa May be granted an Article 50 delay?
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit: What is happening at the EU summit and will Theresa May be granted an Article 50 delay?

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. Read our privacy …

Merkel backs 'longer' Brexit delay than requested by Theresa May
5 years, 9 months ago

Merkel backs 'longer' Brexit delay than requested by Theresa May

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. Read our privacy …

Brexit delay: EU leaders to consider offering UK extension until after Christmas at crunch Brussels summit
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit delay: EU leaders to consider offering UK extension until after Christmas at crunch Brussels summit

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. Read our privacy …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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  

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 switch to …

UK Prime Minister May to ask Merkel and Macron for Brexit extension
5 years, 9 months ago

UK Prime Minister May to ask Merkel and Macron for Brexit extension

CNN  

CNN — British Prime Minister Theresa May will meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, as the UK leader prepares to request another Brexit extension from the European Union. UK lawmakers finally approved a Brexit bill late Monday after weeks of failing to reach agreement on May’s proposals or any of the alternative models of …

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 …

Discover Related