Theresa May requests short Brexit delay. Europe isn’t happy
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May requests short Brexit delay. Europe isn’t happy

CNN  

Brussels CNN — British Prime Minister Theresa May has asked the European Union for another delay to the bedeviled Brexit process – and it hasn’t gone down well. “In the absence of such a plan, we would have to acknowledge that the UK chose to leave the EU in a disorderly manner,” France’s new Europe minister Amélie de Montchalin said. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte also expressed concern over May’s letter, saying that it “raised many new questions.” “We hope there will be more clarity from London before Wednesday,” Rutte said, adding that he expects “intensive discussions in the coming days.” “If we can help to avoid a hard Brexit, this would be our preference. But hardline Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg – the leader of the European Research Group, a bloc of Conservative MPs who have been staunchly opposed to May’s Brexit deal – said on Twitter that the UK should be “as difficult as possible” in a long extension scenario. That caused howls of outrage in her Conservative Party and its allies in the House of Commons, the Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland.. “The Prime Minister should not waste any extension by subcontracting the UK’s future to Jeremy Corbyn,” DUP leader Arlene Foster said Friday.

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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 …

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 …

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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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

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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  

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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?

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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

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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

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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 …

Brexit: Theresa May heads to Paris to plead for extension amid Tory fury in London
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit: Theresa May heads to Paris to plead for extension amid Tory fury in London

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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 holds out hope for Brexit compromise by Friday deadline
5 years, 9 months ago

UK holds out hope for Brexit compromise by Friday deadline

Associated Press  

LONDON — Cross-party talks to jumpstart plans for Brexit are expected to resume before the U.K.'s Friday deadline for leaving the European Union, and the opposition Labour Party is hopeful the country’s political impasse can be resolved, a party negotiator said Sunday. While Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn faulted the government, saying it showed no willingness to budge from its previous …

UK’s May concedes Brexit deal won’t pass ‘in near future’
5 years, 9 months ago

UK’s May concedes Brexit deal won’t pass ‘in near future’

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May acknowledged that the government’s strategies to get her Brexit deal approved in Parliament failed, saying Saturday there’s little prospect lawmakers will back the thrice-rejected divorce agreement “in the near future.” With the U.K. once again days away from a deadline for leaving the European Union, May pressured opposition lawmakers to help her find …

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 …

Theresa May asks for Brexit extension to 30 June; EU could offer a year
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May asks for Brexit extension to 30 June; EU could offer a year

Live Mint  

London/Brussels: British Prime Minister Theresa May wrote to Brussels on Friday asking for a delay of Brexit until up to 30 June, while saying she aims to get Britain out of the EU earlier to avoid it participating in European elections. Britain is now due to leave the EU in a week, but May has been forced to seek more …

Theresa May to seek Brexit extension from EU to chase compromise with Labour party
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May to seek Brexit extension from EU to chase compromise with Labour party

ABC  

Prime Minister Theresa May says she will ask the European Union for a further delay to Brexit beyond April 12 to give her time to sit down with the Labour Party in a bid to break the impasse over Britain's departure. Key points: The United Kingdom is due to leave the EU on April 12 British MPs have rejected all …

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 …

Brexit delay news: EU leaders decide UK's fate as Article 50 extended
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit delay news: EU leaders decide UK's fate as Article 50 extended

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Theresa May and EU agree Brexit delay -- live updates
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May and EU agree Brexit delay -- live updates

CNN  

The Prime Minister’s address dominated the front pages of newspapers in Britain on Thursday morning. The Daily Telegraph splashed with “May on bended knee” to the EU, while The Guardian focused on May’s blame game: “Don’t blame me for Brexit crisis, blame MPs.” The Guardian front page, Thursday 21 March 2019 | May: don’t blame me for Brexit crisis, blame …

Theresa May and EU agree Brexit delay -- live updates
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May and EU agree Brexit delay -- live updates

CNN  

The Prime Minister’s address dominated the front pages of newspapers in Britain on Thursday morning. The Daily Telegraph splashed with “May on bended knee” to the EU, while The Guardian focused on May’s blame game: “Don’t blame me for Brexit crisis, blame MPs.” The Guardian front page, Thursday 21 March 2019 | May: don’t blame me for Brexit crisis, blame …

Brexit delay agreed after tumultuous talks with Theresa May
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit delay agreed after tumultuous talks with Theresa May

CNN  

Brussels, Belgium The European Union has agreed a delay to the tortuous Brexit process that avoids the UK crashing out without a deal and throws one last lifeline to the beleaguered British Prime Minister, Theresa May. The revised deal was agreed after a tense summit at which May failed to convince EU leaders that she could persuade British lawmakers to …

The Latest: UK’s May has ‘personal regret’ over Brexit bumps
5 years, 9 months ago

The Latest: UK’s May has ‘personal regret’ over Brexit bumps

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The Latest on Britain’s departure from the European Union : 9:45 p.m. British Prime Minister Theresa May says she has “great personal regret” that the U.K. won’t leave European Union with a deal next week and it’s time for her country’s lawmakers to decide what they want to do about Brexit. The European Parliament’s chief Brexit official says …

British Prime Minister asks EU for short delay to Brexit
5 years, 9 months ago

British Prime Minister asks EU for short delay to Brexit

CNN  

onathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images Prime Minister Theresa May might be the last person in Britain to think her Brexit deal isn’t dead. After a day of drama in Westminster and Brussels, May addressed the nation to say that despite writing to President of the European Council Donald Tusk to seek a Brexit delay, she was still determined to …

Article 50: Theresa May asks the EU for Brexit delay
5 years, 9 months ago

Article 50: Theresa May asks the EU for Brexit delay

CNN  

CNN — British Prime Minister Theresa May executed a momentous climbdown in her Brexit strategy on Wednesday, requesting a three-month delay to Britain’s departure from the EU and blaming lawmakers for the mess. Tusk said in Brussels later that a short extension “should be possible,” but on one condition – that the UK Parliament passes May’s Brexit deal. Dan Kitwood/Getty …

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 …

Rees-Mogg says Theresa May has taken right step by securing EU concessions
5 years, 9 months ago

Rees-Mogg says Theresa May has taken right step by securing EU concessions

Daily Mail  

Theresa May secured a critical breakthrough on Brexit last night. Sealed with a kiss: Michel Barnier kisses the hand of Prime Minister Theresa Mayas she arrives at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France for last-minute emergency talks over the backstop arrangement Leading Eurosceptic Jacob Rees-Mogg congratulated Mrs May on the concessions she had drawn out of the EU, but regarding …

Theresa May offers MPs chance to delay Brexit: Live updates
5 years, 10 months ago

Theresa May offers MPs chance to delay Brexit: Live updates

CNN  

This is what Theresa May said in her statement to the House of Commons about allowing MPs to vote on extending Article 50. I know Members across the House are genuinely worried that time is running out, that if the Government doesn’t come back with a further meaningful vote or it loses that vote, Parliament won’t have time to make …

After Theresa May’s Article 50 announcement a Brexit delay just got more likely
5 years, 10 months ago

After Theresa May’s Article 50 announcement a Brexit delay just got more likely

CNN  

London CNN — The UK government has announced for the first time that it is considering options to delay Brexit. This move could help May’s government avoid an embarrassing defeat on Wednesday, as earlier this week, the official opposition Labour Party announced it would support an amendment in parliament ruling out a no-deal Brexit and supporting an Article 50 extension. …

Theresa May could announce Brexit delay upon return from EU leaders' meeting, minister hints
5 years, 10 months ago

Theresa May could announce Brexit delay upon return from EU leaders' meeting, minister hints

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Theresa May’s job is getting harder by the day
5 years, 10 months ago

Theresa May’s job is getting harder by the day

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Jane Merrick is a British political journalist and former political editor of the Independent on Sunday newspaper. Since the Brexit withdrawal agreement was struck with Brussels last November, Parliament has spent more than three months in limbo: May first delayed a major vote and then lost it spectacularly in January. At the weekend, three senior Cabinet ministers, including …

UK Parliament throws out Theresa May’s plan to renegotiate Brexit deal
5 years, 10 months ago

UK Parliament throws out Theresa May’s plan to renegotiate Brexit deal

Live Mint  

London: Theresa May suffered another embarrassing defeat for her Brexit strategy after the British Parliament voted against her mission to re-write the divorce deal. Britain is scheduled to leave the European Union on 29 March but Parliament overwhelmingly rejected the terms for the split that May negotiated, in a vote last month. In the month since May lost that vote, …

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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A ‘no-deal Brexit’ is a no-go, says Parliament, sending Theresa May back to Brussels
5 years, 11 months ago

A ‘no-deal Brexit’ is a no-go, says Parliament, sending Theresa May back to Brussels

LA Times  

Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May speaks to members of the House of Commons in London on Thursday in this screen grab. A spokesman for European Council President Donald Tusk said on Tuesday that the withdrawal agreement was “not open for renegotiation.” The deal painstakingly negotiated between the EU and May “is and remains the best and only way to ensure …

UK’s May seeks changes to Brexit deal as EU stands firm
5 years, 11 months ago

UK’s May seeks changes to Brexit deal as EU stands firm

Live Mint  

The British Parliament was set to vote on competing Brexit plans Tuesday, with Prime Minister Theresa May desperately seeking a mandate from lawmakers to help secure concessions from the European Union. British legislators were delivering verdicts on proposals that have been submitted by both pro-Brexit and pro-EU legislators since Parliament rejected May's divorce deal with the bloc two weeks ago, …

Brexit: EU opens door to further trade negotiations if Theresa May ditches red lines
5 years, 11 months ago

Brexit: EU opens door to further trade negotiations if Theresa May ditches red lines

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Brexit: Conservative minister says 'we might have to extend Article 50' if Theresa May's deal defeated
6 years ago

Brexit: Conservative minister says 'we might have to extend Article 50' if Theresa May's deal defeated

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