Brexit: The UK enters a historic week with no idea how it will end
6 years ago

Brexit: The UK enters a historic week with no idea how it will end

CNN  

London CNN — Theresa May has embarked on many crucial weeks in her two-and-a-half-year premiership, thanks to Brexit, but these coming days look set to be the most decisive yet. The focus will be the vote in the House of Commons on Tuesday evening on the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal – nearly two months after the withdrawal agreement was struck with the European Union. The government is expected to lose Tuesday’s vote even though several of May’s Conservative MPs have announced in recent days that they have dropped their opposition to her deal. Tuesday’s meaningful vote was supposed to have taken place in December, but was delayed by the Prime Minister as part of her strategy to “run down the clock” – forcing MPs to accept her deal or risk a potentially damaging no deal when the UK leaves the EU on March 29th. Running down the clock has served only to anger MPs on all sides, who instead used votes in parliament last week to try to block a no deal Brexit and to force the government into producing a Plan B within three days of this week’s vote – giving everyone more time to negotiate an alternative deal.

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Farewell, Theresa May – your ‘hostile environment’ will be your legacy
10 months, 1 week ago

Farewell, Theresa May – your ‘hostile environment’ will be your legacy

The Independent  

It’s sad to hear that Theresa May is stepping down as an MP at the next election. But May was the first major politician to publicly and unashamedly break that contract: she pushed for a version of Brexit she knew the public didn’t want, after spending months warning that Brexit would make us poorer. And then May negotiated a Brexit …

Timeline of events in Britain's exit from the European Union
4 years ago

Timeline of events in Britain's exit from the European Union

The Hindu  

Jan. 23, 2013: British Prime Minister David Cameron promises a referendum on Britain’s membership in the EU if the Conservative Party wins the next general election. July 23: Boris Johnson elected new Conservative Party leader July 24: Johnson takes office as prime minister, insisting the U.K. with leave the EU on Oct. 31, with or without a deal. Oct. 10: …

Timeline of events in Britain’s exit from the European Union
4 years ago

Timeline of events in Britain’s exit from the European Union

Associated Press  

LONDON — A timeline of key events related to Britain’s decision to leave the European Union: Jan. 23, 2013: British Prime Minister David Cameron promises a referendum on Britain’s membership in the EU if the Conservative Party wins the next general election. July 23: Boris Johnson elected new Conservative Party leader July 24: Johnson takes office as prime minister, insisting …

Brexit reflections: A bumpy ride down a long, winding road
4 years, 11 months ago

Brexit reflections: A bumpy ride down a long, winding road

Associated Press  

LONDON — So this is the way Britain’s European Union membership ends: Not with Big Ben’s bong, but with a whimper. There were years of late-night Brexit votes in the House of Commons, all-night EU summits and political drama as Britain’s relationship with its neighbors and its unwritten constitution were both stretched to the limit. May couldn’t achieve Brexit, but …

Britain votes in pivotal ’Brexit election’
5 years, 1 month 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 …

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 …

UK general election on December 12: Everything you need to know
5 years, 2 months ago

UK general election on December 12: Everything you need to know

CNN  

London CNN — It’s beginning to look a lot like campaigning season. British voters are heading to the polls for the fourth time in less than five years, after lawmakers backed Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s gamble to break the country’s crippling political deadlock and hold an election two weeks before Christmas. Since former Prime Minister Theresa May’s disastrous gamble on …

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 …

Countdown to Brexit: From 2016 referendum to suspension of UK Parliament, here's a timeline of events
5 years, 4 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 …

Brexiteers Continue To Defend Their Position As October Deadline Inches Closer
5 years, 4 months ago

Brexiteers Continue To Defend Their Position As October Deadline Inches Closer

NPR  

Brexiteers Continue To Defend Their Position As October Deadline Inches Closer Boston, England, is one of the heaviest Brexit voting towns. People there are still in favor of leaving the European Union and support Prime Minister Boris Johnson's move to leave on October 31. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: We're going to follow up now on the latest stunning development out …

Theresa May gets standing ovation as she bows out as UK PM
5 years, 5 months ago

Theresa May gets standing ovation as she bows out as UK PM

Live Mint  

Theresa May was given a standing ovation by her Conservative Party MPs as she concluded her final Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons on Wednesday, marking a conclusion of her three-year premiership as she makes way for Boris Johnson to take charge at Downing Street. In a largely light-hearted exchange in the UK Parliament, the outgoing Prime Minister's …

Brexit, domestic drama and Trump drive UK leadership race
5 years, 6 months ago

Brexit, domestic drama and Trump drive UK leadership race

Associated Press  

LONDON — The race to become Britain’s next leader has been dominated by Brexit, but disrupted by domestic drama and Donald Trump. May’s announcement triggered a leadership contest in which a 10-strong field of contenders was whittled down by Conservative lawmakers to two: Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson, his predecessor in that job. Institute for Government researcher Tim …

UK Conservatives face ballot glitch in contest for new PM
5 years, 6 months ago

UK Conservatives face ballot glitch in contest for new PM

Associated Press  

LONDON — Members of Britain’s Conservative Party have started receiving their postal ballots in the contest to choose the country’s next prime minister, but concerns emerged Saturday that some people have been sent more than one voting paper. About 160,000 members of the governing party are choosing Britain’s next leader, in a country of 64 million people. The party said …

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 …

Theresa May's legacy will be her Brexit failure
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May's legacy will be her Brexit failure

ABC  

Theresa May, known for her doggedness and steely determination, cast a very lonely shadow outside of 10 Downing Street as she announced she would be leaving the job that had been "the honour of her life to hold". That was the moment that any support she had left was lost; Commons leader Andrea Leadsom quit, becoming the 36th minister to …

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has quit amid Brexit drama. Who will replace her?
5 years, 7 months ago

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has quit amid Brexit drama. Who will replace her?

ABC  

Theresa May has announced she will step down as Conservative Party leader on June 7, paving the way for a leadership contest to determine who will steer Britain through its eventual exit from the European Union. Key points: The race is on for the UK prime ministership after Theresa May announced her resignation The decision came after the Prime Minister's …

May to quit as party leader June 7, opening race for new PM
5 years, 7 months ago

May to quit as party leader June 7, opening race for new PM

Associated Press  

LONDON — Theresa May ended her failed three-year quest to lead Britain out of the European Union on Friday, announcing that she will step down as Conservative Party leader June 7 and triggering a contest to choose a new prime minister who will try to complete Brexit. She said European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker had great respect for May and …

Theresa May: A prime minister defined and defeated by Brexit
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May: A prime minister defined and defeated by Brexit

Associated Press  

LONDON — Theresa May became prime minister in 2016 with one overriding goal: to lead Britain out of the European Union. One university friend later recalled that May hoped to be Britain’s first female prime minister, and “was quite irritated when Margaret Thatcher got there first.” She was not a natural political campaigner; her stiff public appearances as prime minister …

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 …

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. March 28, 2019: May offers up her job in exchange for her Brexit deal, telling colleagues she would quit within weeks if the agreement …

Theresa May resigns: What happens now PM has resigned?
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May resigns: What happens now PM has resigned?

Daily Mail  

A new Tory leader and Prime Minister should be in place by the end of July, the Conservative party said today. Here we look at what will happen in the next few weeks and months when the Tory leadership contest kicks off: Mrs May broke down as she announced today that she would step down at Tory leader on June …

British Prime Minister Theresa May says she's standing down after failing to negotiate Brexit deal
5 years, 7 months ago

British Prime Minister Theresa May says she's standing down after failing to negotiate Brexit deal

ABC  

British Prime Minister Theresa May has announced she will resign as Conservative Party leader on June 7, saying "it's a matter of deep regret" that she failed to negotiate a Brexit deal. Key points: Mrs May will remain as Prime Minister until after a state visit from Donald Trump and D-Day commemorations A large number of candidates are expected to …

British Prime Minister Theresa May announces her resignation over Brexit fallout — but why now?
5 years, 7 months ago

British Prime Minister Theresa May announces her resignation over Brexit fallout — but why now?

ABC  

After almost three years as Prime Minister, Theresa May's tenacity has seen her survive a number of political setbacks. Key points: More than 30 ministers have quit Theresa May's embattled cabinet Her political fate has been inextricably tied to the "poisoned chalice" of Brexit In trying to appease many, Mrs May alienated her supporters and entrenched extremes Arguably the least …

The pound has already been trashed by Brexit. May’s exit offers little relief
5 years, 7 months ago

The pound has already been trashed by Brexit. May’s exit offers little relief

CNN  

London CNN Business — British Prime Minister Theresa May’s resignation is unlikely to end a tough run for the pound, which has fallen steadily this month as the risk of a damaging no-deal Brexit rises. The pound edged higher to almost $1.27 on Friday following May’s announcement that she’ll step down in June after failing in her bid to secure …

Dutch PM thanks May, says “Orderly Brexit” still planned
5 years, 7 months ago

Dutch PM thanks May, says “Orderly Brexit” still planned

NL Times  

Theresa May is stepping down as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and leader of the Conservative Party. With the announcement that Theresa May will resign her role as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, her Dutch counterpart spoke in praise of her while focusing on the future of Brexit. The agreement reached between the EU and the United Kingdom …

Brexit failure forces Theresa May to announce resignation
5 years, 7 months ago

Brexit failure forces Theresa May to announce resignation

CNN  

London CNN — UK Prime Minister Theresa May finally gave in to the intense political pressure over her failure to secure Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union, announcing her resignation in an emotional address to the nation on Friday. Amber Rudd, who serves as Work and Pensions Secretary, praised May’s “great courage,” while Home Secretary Sajid Javid said no one …

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 …

Last days of May? UK leader in peril as Brexit offer slammed
5 years, 7 months ago

Last days of May? UK leader in peril as Brexit offer slammed

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May dug in Wednesday against a relentless push by rivals and former allies to remove her from office as her attempts to lead Britain out of the European Union appeared to be headed for a dead end. pic.twitter.com/f2SOXkaqmH — Andrea Leadsom MP May 22, 2019 Leader of the House of Commons Andrea Leadsom alleged …

Theresa May's final bid to salvage Brexit deal appears doomed after Conservatives, Labour Party reject attempts at compromise
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May's final bid to salvage Brexit deal appears doomed after Conservatives, Labour Party reject attempts at compromise

Firstpost  

British Prime Minister Theresa May has promised to give lawmakers a vote on holding a second Brexit referendum and offered a package to resolve the EU crisis. London: British prime minister Theresa May’s final bid to salvage her EU divorce deal appeared doomed as pro-Brexit Conservatives and the Opposition Labour Party rejected her attempts at compromise. ‘Last chance’ May said …

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  

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Andrea Leadsom quits UK government in fresh Brexit blow for Theresa May
5 years, 7 months ago

Andrea Leadsom quits UK government in fresh Brexit blow for Theresa May

CNN  

London CNN — Theresa May was dealt a significant blow on Wednesday night when one of her top cabinet ministers resigned over the British Prime Minister’s approach to Brexit. Andrea Leadsom, the Leader of the House of Commons and a prominent Brexiteer, said she could no longer carry out her duties because she “fundamentally opposes” May’s latest Brexit bill. But …

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

The Independent  

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Brexit talks collapse after Theresa May and Labour fail to reach deal
5 years, 7 months ago

Brexit talks collapse after Theresa May and Labour fail to reach deal

CNN  

London CNN — Brexit talks between British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government and the opposition Labour Party have broken down, pitching the UK further into political disarray. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Friday that the negotiations have “gone as far as they can go” and that the two sides had been unable to bridge “important policy gaps between us.” …

Britain prepares for Brexit: Theresa May loses popularity in Maidenhead as dabble over deal shifts gear from economic to identity crisis
5 years, 7 months ago

Britain prepares for Brexit: Theresa May loses popularity in Maidenhead as dabble over deal shifts gear from economic to identity crisis

Firstpost  

About 25 miles from London, in the safe Conservative seat Maidenhead in England, the anger against the chaos in Parliament caused the vote to split in the civic elections, setting alarm bells ringing in Westminster. “Theresa May did get a Brexit vote through Parliament,” he says, adding, “But it is time for her to leave because she is unable to …

Labour failure to rule out Brexit abstention hands potential lifeline to Theresa May in crunch vote
5 years, 8 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Brexit rebels to Theresa May: Your EU divorce deal is dead
5 years, 8 months ago

Brexit rebels to Theresa May: Your EU divorce deal is dead

The Hindu  

Brexit-supporting rebels in British Prime Minister Theresa May’s party said on May 15 they would vote down her European Union divorce deal when she brings it back to parliament early next month. Brexit supporters in Ms. May’s divided Conservative party said her deal was as dead as her crisis-riven three-year premiership. Brexit supporters fear that Ms. May’s deal will keep …

Welcome to the last days of Theresa May
5 years, 8 months ago

Welcome to the last days of Theresa May

CNN  

CNN — Theresa May has thrown the kitchen sink at her Brexit deal three times to date. It was confirmed on Tuesday that May would bring the Withdrawal Agreement Bill before the House of Commons in the first week of June, in a last-ditch attempt to put her Brexit deal with Brussels into law, thus cementing her legacy as the …

Theresa May will put her Brexit deal to a vote—for the fourth time
5 years, 8 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, 8 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 …

Pressure on Theresa May to abandon efforts to seek Brexit deal after Conservative, Labour parties face public anger in local elections
5 years, 8 months ago

Pressure on Theresa May to abandon efforts to seek Brexit deal after Conservative, Labour parties face public anger in local elections

Firstpost  

Theresa May faced renewed pressure Tuesday from lawmakers in her Conservative Party to abandon efforts to seek a Brexit compromise deal with the opposition Labour Party London: British Prime Minister Theresa May faced renewed pressure Tuesday from lawmakers in her Conservative Party to abandon efforts to seek a Brexit compromise deal with the opposition Labour Party. The talks have been …

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 …

'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 …

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  

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The Brexit delay is a huge moment for those wanting a Final Say referendum – here's how to avoid wasting it
5 years, 9 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 …

May and Corbyn edge closer to a Brexit compromise
5 years, 9 months ago

May and Corbyn edge closer to a Brexit compromise

Daily Mail  

Theresa May edged closer to a compromise with Labour on a customs union last night as she resumed Brexit talks with Jeremy Corbyn. Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn are edging closer to a Brexit compromise following cross-party talks He said: 'I welcome the indications from the Government that they may be willing to move in the key areas that have …

What Next? EU gives UK an extension but impasse remains
5 years, 9 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 …

Theresa May defends Brexit delay amid calls to resign
5 years, 9 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 …

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 …

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 …

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