British MPs reject Brexit deal; delay or no-deal now the only options
5 years, 9 months ago

British MPs reject Brexit deal; delay or no-deal now the only options

NL Times  

On Tuesday the British House of Commons again rejected the Brexit agreement made by British Prime Minister Theressa May and the EU with an overwhelming majority. "I regret the outcome of tonight's Brexit vote", Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Twitter. "It is disappointing that the UK government has been unable to ensure a majority for the withdrawal agreement agreed by both parties in November, even after multiple additional assurances from the EU. EU President Donald Tusk is also disappointed "that the British government has failed to reach a majority for the withdrawal agreement".

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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 …

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 …

Brexit deal is 'encouraging' but the details need to be looked at, Dutch PM
5 years, 2 months ago

Brexit deal is 'encouraging' but the details need to be looked at, Dutch PM

Dutch News  

Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte has described news of a Brexit agreement between the EU and Britain as ‘very encouraging’ but that the deal still needs to be looked at in detail. ‘But it is very encouraging and we are very pleased about it.’ Foreign minister Stef Blok, currently in India with the royal family, said he is relieved a …

Brexit deal is 'encouraging' but the details need to be looked at, Dutch PM
5 years, 2 months ago

Brexit deal is 'encouraging' but the details need to be looked at, Dutch PM

Dutch News  

Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte has described news of a Brexit agreement between the EU and Britain as ‘very encouraging’ but that the deal still needs to be looked at in detail. ‘But it is very encouraging and we are very pleased about it.’ Foreign minister Stef Blok, currently in India with the royal family, said he is relieved a …

EU, Britain inch closer to Brexit deal ahead of summit today; France, Germany claim negotiations in 'final stretch'
5 years, 2 months ago

EU, Britain inch closer to Brexit deal ahead of summit today; France, Germany claim negotiations in 'final stretch'

Firstpost  

The European Union and Britain inched ever closer to a Brexit deal, with the leaders of France and Germany saying they expected an agreement could be sealed at Thursday’s EU summit Brussels: The European Union and Britain inched ever closer to a Brexit deal, with the leaders of France and Germany saying they expected an agreement could be sealed at …

UK Parliament rejects Boris Johnson's early election bid
5 years, 4 months ago

UK Parliament rejects Boris Johnson's early election bid

India Today  

The UK Parliament on Tuesday rejected Prime Minister Boris Johnson's call for a pre-Brexit snap election on October 15. For the second time in a week, lawmakers rejected Johnson's request to try and break the deadlock through an early national election. EU leaders have repeatedly said they have not received specific proposals ahead of an EU summit on October 17 …

Agreement on new Brexit delay is an 'acceptable compromise' says Rutte
5 years, 8 months ago

Agreement on new Brexit delay is an 'acceptable compromise' says Rutte

Dutch News  

Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte has said he is pleased that European leaders have reached agreement on extending the Brexit deadline to October 31, describing the deal as an ‘acceptable compromise’. The agreement heads off a ‘cliff hanger’ no-deal scenario which would have been bad for the Netherlands and Europe as a whole, Rutte said. ‘Many countries thought that the …

Agreement on new Brexit delay is an 'acceptable compromise' says Rutte
5 years, 8 months ago

Agreement on new Brexit delay is an 'acceptable compromise' says Rutte

Dutch News  

Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte has said he is pleased that European leaders have reached agreement on extending the Brexit deadline to October 31, describing the deal as an ‘acceptable compromise’. The agreement heads off a ‘cliff hanger’ no-deal scenario which would have been bad for the Netherlands and Europe as a whole, Rutte said. ‘Many countries thought that the …

Brexit pushed back to 31 Oct.; Dutch PM satisfied
5 years, 8 months ago

Brexit pushed back to 31 Oct.; Dutch PM satisfied

NL Times  

The European Union leaders decided to grant the United Kingdom another delay for their departure from the EU. The delay is not short, as French president Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Theresa May wanted, and not long as President of the European Council Donald Tusk wanted. "We will look at how things are going and whether the British may …

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 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 …

Europe set to throw Britain Brexit lifeline as Theresa May seeks another delay
5 years, 9 months ago

Europe set to throw Britain Brexit lifeline as Theresa May seeks another delay

ABC  

The European Union will grant Britain another delay to Brexit on certain conditions, including that it hold European Parliament elections, according to draft conclusions of the bloc's national leaders, who are due to decide on the matter on Wednesday. Key points: The UK is due to leave the EU without a deal on April 12 Brussels is reluctant to kick …

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. …

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 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 …

UK Parliament has dealt May’s Brexit plan a fatal blow
5 years, 9 months ago

UK Parliament has dealt May’s Brexit plan a fatal blow

CNN  

London CNN — UK lawmakers rejected Theresa May’s Brexit deal for a third time on Friday, likely killing it off for good and plunging the country further into political uncertainty. And today it has rejected approving the Withdrawal Agreement alone and continuing a process on the future.” If Monday’s indicative votes provide some clarity, the Prime Minister could, conceivably, ask …

Brexit day is here but Britain isn’t leaving the EU, at least not yet
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit day is here but Britain isn’t leaving the EU, at least not yet

CNN  

London CNN — Friday is the day that, under a timetable set all the way back two years ago, Britain was supposed to leave the European Union. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said offering his party’s support would be akin to backing a “blindfold Brexit” because there would be no opportunity to influence the nature of the UK’s future relationship with …

Brexit votes: MPs take back control – but then reject every single option in front of them
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit votes: MPs take back control – but then reject every single option in front of them

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. MPs also rejected …

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 …

UK aims to salvage Brexit deal as EU says: make up your mind
5 years, 9 months ago

UK aims to salvage Brexit deal as EU says: make up your mind

Associated Press  

LONDON — Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan has been derailed in Parliament. “If there is no decision, the date of March 29 comes and then it’s a ‘no-deal,’” French European affairs minister Nathalie Loiseau said. “For the British to decide nothing is to decide on a ‘no-deal.’” Loiseau said U.K. lawmakers “have said no to a ‘no-deal’ and they …

British MPs vote to seek Brexit delay from European Union
5 years, 9 months ago

British MPs vote to seek Brexit delay from European Union

ABC  

Just two weeks out from when the United Kingdom was supposed to withdraw from the European Union, the British Parliament has voted to ask the EU for a delay of the Brexit deadline. Key points: Theresa May will now ask the EU to agree to a delay until June 30 An amendment for the House to wrest control of Brexit …

Brexit in dates: From 'Leave' shock in 2016 to rejection of no-deal departure, key events of UK's journey out of EU
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit in dates: From 'Leave' shock in 2016 to rejection of no-deal departure, key events of UK's journey out of EU

Firstpost  

From the shock Brexit referendum result to this week’s crunch votes in parliament, the milestones on the UK’s rocky road out of the European Union after 46 years are a journey in themselves. London: From the shock Brexit referendum result to this week’s crunch votes in parliament, here are the milestones on the UK’s rocky road out of the European …

No deal Brexit rejected by British lawmakers
5 years, 9 months ago

No deal Brexit rejected by British lawmakers

CNN  

London CNN — British lawmakers have decisively rejected a no-deal Brexit, inflicting another heavy defeat on Britain’s embattled Prime Minister and paving the way for the UK’s departure from the EU to be delayed. “The legal default in UK and EU law remains that the UK will leave the EU without a deal unless something else is agreed,” she said …

Dutch PM pleased that adapted Brexit deal was reached, on eve of British parliament vote
5 years, 9 months ago

Dutch PM pleased that adapted Brexit deal was reached, on eve of British parliament vote

NL Times  

The European Union and the British government adapted the Brexit agreement on the so-called 'backstop', a safety net meant to ensure that the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland remains open when the United Kingdom leaves the EU. The second statement is from the British government stating that the British reserve the right to unilaterally take measures to prevent the …

If Brexit clarity doesn’t come soon, the fallout will be savage
5 years, 9 months ago

If Brexit clarity doesn’t come soon, the fallout will be savage

CNN  

London CNN — Theresa May’s Brexit deal has been comprehensively defeated by UK Parliament for the second time. While the number of MPs actively agitating for no deal is relatively small, the effects of Tuesday’s second meaningful vote defeat could lead to something interesting happening among May loyalists. Video Ad Feedback Theresa May profoundly regrets loss on Brexit deal 01:55 …

Brexit vote: Theresa May’s withdrawal deal overwhelmingly crushed
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit vote: Theresa May’s withdrawal deal overwhelmingly crushed

CNN  

London CNN — British lawmakers overwhelmingly rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal for a second time, plunging the UK into a further period of political uncertainty with the departure date from the European Union a mere 17 days away. “With only 17 days left to 29 March, today’s vote has significantly increased the likelihood of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit,” the …

Theresa May and U.K. Parliament ready for Brexit votes.
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May and U.K. Parliament ready for Brexit votes.

Slate  

Britain is currently scheduled to leave the European Union in less than three weeks—March 29—and its leaders have waited until the absolute last minute to figure out how that’s going to happen. Tuesday Prime Minister Theresa May’s office says Parliament will hold another “meaningful” vote on her Brexit deal on Tuesday. In order to avoid a hard border with customs …

Brexit backers to UK prime minister: Don’t delay
5 years, 10 months ago

Brexit backers to UK prime minister: Don’t delay

Associated Press  

LONDON — Two prominent Brexit backers are warning Prime Minister Theresa May not to seek a delay to Britain’s scheduled March 29 departure from the European Union if her withdrawal deal is rejected Tuesday. Conservative Party lawmaker Steve Baker and Democratic Unionist deputy leader Nigel Dodds wrote in the Sunday Telegraph that prolonging the Brexit process rather than making a …

Brexit news latest: DUP dismisses Michel Barnier proposal as Theresa May says EU withdrawal could be cancelled if deal rejected
5 years, 10 months ago

Brexit news latest: DUP dismisses Michel Barnier proposal as Theresa May says EU withdrawal could be cancelled if deal rejected

The Independent  

✕ Close Theresa May on Brexit: without a deal 'we might never leave the EU at all' 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 …

"Come to a conclusion and close the deal", Dutch PM says about Brexit
5 years, 10 months ago

"Come to a conclusion and close the deal", Dutch PM says about Brexit

NL Times  

Prime Minister Mark Rutte is "not optimistic" about British Prime Minister Theresa May finding a new way to handle the so-called Irish backstop in the Brexit. It's been a sore point all through the Brexit negotiations, and one of the reasons the British House of Commons shot down a withdrawal treaty reached between May and the EU in January. "It's …

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. …

Britain is sleepwalking towards a no-deal Brexit, says Dutch prime minister
5 years, 10 months ago

Britain is sleepwalking towards a no-deal Brexit, says Dutch prime minister

Dutch News  

Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte has renewed his call to Britain to reach agreement on Brexit, describing the current British position as ‘unacceptable’. Speaking on the fringes of a meeting between the European Union and Arab League in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Rutte told the BBC that the British parliament is ‘sleepwalking into a no-deal scenario’, a position he described as ‘absolutely unacceptable’. …

Britain is sleepwalking towards a no-deal Brexit, says Dutch prime minister
5 years, 10 months ago

Britain is sleepwalking towards a no-deal Brexit, says Dutch prime minister

Dutch News  

Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte has renewed his call to Britain to reach agreement on Brexit, describing the current British position as ‘unacceptable’. Speaking on the fringes of a meeting between the European Union and Arab League in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Rutte told the BBC that the British parliament is ‘sleepwalking into a no-deal scenario’, a position he described as ‘absolutely unacceptable’. …

Brexit brinkmanship: UK demands deal change, EU says ’non’
5 years, 11 months ago

Brexit brinkmanship: UK demands deal change, EU says ’non’

Live Mint  

British Prime Minister Theresa May was on a collision course with the European Union on Wednesday after lawmakers demanded she renegotiate a Brexit divorce deal that the other members of the bloc said they would not reopen. May said she would seek "legally binding changes" to the divorce deal which she clinched in November with the EU after two years …

Brexit: Parliament sends May back to Brussels with little time and an unclear mandate.
5 years, 11 months ago

Brexit: Parliament sends May back to Brussels with little time and an unclear mandate.

Slate  

There may not be any good outcomes for Brexit at this point, but the British Parliament at least had several semi-coherent ways forward this month. It could have approved the deal Prime Minister Theresa May negotiated with EU leaders—but Parliament rejected that two weeks ago. It also rejected several amendments that would have instructed May to ask for an extension …

Britain is at risk of crashing out of EU
5 years, 11 months ago

Britain is at risk of crashing out of EU

The Hindu  

At 11 p.m., in 61 days, Britain is set to leave the European Union and could do so without a deal, effectively rendering all laws governing its interaction with the union no longer applicable. In a recent poll, 57% of the Conservative Party members said they would choose a no-deal exit if offered a choice between that, Ms. May’s original …

Theresa May wins confidence vote, Brexit is still in crisis
5 years, 11 months ago

Theresa May wins confidence vote, Brexit is still in crisis

Live Mint  

London: UK Prime Minister Theresa May narrowly survived an attempt to oust her government after a crushing defeat for her Brexit deal. In a parliamentary vote on Tuesday, May’s blueprint for exiting the EU was resoundingly rejected by 230 votes—the worst parliamentary defeat for a government in modern British history. “We must find the answer among ourselves in this House, …

Brexit deal suffers historic defeat; May faces vote of confidence
5 years, 11 months ago

Brexit deal suffers historic defeat; May faces vote of confidence

China Daily  

United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May suffered a historic defeat in Parliament on Tuesday when members voted 432 to 202 against the government's Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. Several outcomes are now possible following the government's defeat, including the calling of a general election, the Prime Minister's resignation, and even a second referendum. But the EU has indicated that Article 50 could …

Brexit deal suffers historic defeat; May faces vote of confidence
5 years, 11 months ago

Brexit deal suffers historic defeat; May faces vote of confidence

China Daily  

United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May suffered a historic defeat in Parliament on Tuesday when members voted 432 to 202 against the government's Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. Several outcomes are now possible following the government's defeat, including the calling of a general election, the Prime Minister's resignation, and even a second referendum. But the EU has indicated that Article 50 could …

Brexit deal suffers historic defeat; May faces vote of confidence
5 years, 11 months ago

Brexit deal suffers historic defeat; May faces vote of confidence

China Daily  

By Angus McNeice | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2019-01-16 08:49 United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May suffered a historic defeat in Parliament on Tuesday when members voted 432 to 202 against the government's Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. Several outcomes are now possible following the government's defeat, including the calling of a general election, the Prime Minister's resignation, and even a second referendum. …

More relaxed Brexit deal is possible, if the British "move on the preconditions", Dutch PM says
5 years, 11 months ago

More relaxed Brexit deal is possible, if the British "move on the preconditions", Dutch PM says

NL Times  

A more relaxed Brexit deal than the Withdrawal Agreement the British House of Commons rejected may be possible, but only if the British are willing to "move on their preconditions", Prime Minister Mark Rutte said. European chief negotiator Michel Barnier also said that another deal is possible, provided London meets the EU halfway, NOS reports. Rutte stressed that so far …

Brexit deal proposed by Theresa May rejected by British Parliament, plunging UK into uncertainty
5 years, 11 months ago

Brexit deal proposed by Theresa May rejected by British Parliament, plunging UK into uncertainty

ABC  

British MPs have voted down Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit divorce deal by a crushing margin, triggering political upheaval that could lead to a disorderly exit from the European Union or even to a reversal of the 2016 decision to leave. Brexit defeat aftermath Photo shows Close-up photo of Theresa May Theresa May's Brexit deal has been defeated in British …

UK parliament rejects Brexit deal, creating mounting uncertainty ahead
5 years, 11 months ago

UK parliament rejects Brexit deal, creating mounting uncertainty ahead

The Quint  

London, Jan 16 The UK parliament on Tuesday rejected overwhelmingly the Brexit deal, further complicating the country's historic exit from the European Union. Members of Parliament voted 432 to 202 against the deal reached between the British government and the EU after a five-day debate, creating the loss that is said to be the biggest defeat for a British government …

Brexit: EU confirms negotiations on deal are over
6 years ago

Brexit: EU confirms negotiations on deal are over

CNN  

CNN — The European Union has reiterated its position that the Brexit deal agreed with UK Prime Minister Theresa May will not be renegotiated. Several British lawmakers continue to argue that the EU will want to avoid a so-called “no deal” outcome, and could be forced into changes if the UK’s Parliament refuses to back the deal on the country’s …

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