European Union opens door for UK return to the block
7 years, 2 months ago

European Union opens door for UK return to the block

Live Mint  

Strasbourg, France: European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker offered a new twist in his campaign to keep Britain part of the EU. A day after urging British Prime Minister Theresa May to reverse Brexit before it happens in March 2019, the head of the European Union’s executive arm said the UK can always re-apply for membership after departing. “Even if the British leave under Article 50, then Article 49 would allow them to accede again, and I would be happy to facilitate that.” His comments echoed calls by European Council president Donald Tusk for the British to reconsider their decision. Saying he wanted to settle the question for a generation and silence the growing voices calling for Brexit to be abandoned, Farage tweeted on 11 January to his 1.1 million followers: “Maybe, just maybe, we should have a second referendum.” On Wednesday in Strasbourg, Farage was firmer. He said “I don’t want a second referendum on Brexit, absolutely not” while predicting that any such British ballot would uphold the result of the first.

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UK must rejoin EU, warns Clegg, claiming bloc is on brink of collapse
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UK must rejoin EU, warns Clegg, claiming bloc is on brink of collapse

The Independent  

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EU president says Brexit can be reversed by next generation: ‘We goofed up’
1 year, 4 months ago

EU president says Brexit can be reversed by next generation: ‘We goofed up’

The Independent  

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Four years after divisive Brexit vote, UK formally leaves the EU
4 years, 3 months ago

Four years after divisive Brexit vote, UK formally leaves the EU

Al Jazeera  

The UK has left the European Union’s single market and customs union as the Brexit saga enters a new chapter. The United Kingdom has left the European Union’s economic and political orbit in an historic departure that has split Britons politically and marked the country’s greatest shift on the global stage in modern times. As the clock struck 11pm in …

Britain says ’unfortunately clear’ no Brexit deal by end of July
4 years, 8 months ago

Britain says ’unfortunately clear’ no Brexit deal by end of July

Live Mint  

Britain's chief Brexit negotiator said Thursday it was clear that London will not achieve its goal of striking a preliminary July agreement on the UK's exit from the EU. "It is unfortunately clear that we will not reach in July the 'early understanding on the principles underlying any agreement'," David Frost said after the latest round of negotiations ended in …

UK still divided over Brexit with almost half country wanting to rejoin EU, poll finds
5 years ago

UK still divided over Brexit with almost half country wanting to rejoin EU, poll finds

The Independent  

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Brexit: UK finally leaves EU, immediate aftermath and future implications
5 years, 1 month ago

Brexit: UK finally leaves EU, immediate aftermath and future implications

Op India  

The United Kingdom formally left the European Union at 11:00 pm on Friday. Johnson’s address to the Nation In an address to the nation, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, “For many people, this is an astonishing moment of hope, a moment they thought would never come. Driving licences, pet passports and European Health Insurance Cards issued in the UK …

Brexit: UK Officially Leaves EU, Ending 47-Year-Long Membership
5 years, 2 months ago

Brexit: UK Officially Leaves EU, Ending 47-Year-Long Membership

ABP News  

London: Britain has officially left the European Union, marking a historic end to its 47-year-long membership of the world's largest trading bloc. While celebrations to mark "Brexit day" saw EU flags being burned on the streets of London, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson marked the historic moment with his team at his Downing Street office, celebrating with English sparkling wine …

The Latest: History arrives: UK leaves EU after 47 years
5 years, 2 months ago

The Latest: History arrives: UK leaves EU after 47 years

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Latest on Britain’s departure Friday night from the European Union: 11:15 p.m. Britain has left the European Union after 47 years of membership, taking a leap into the unknown in a historic blow to the bloc. ___ 10 p.m. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Brexit is a chance to make Britain a better place, “whatever the …

David Sassoli, European Parliament President, says Brexit is a ‘wound’
5 years, 2 months ago

David Sassoli, European Parliament President, says Brexit is a ‘wound’

CNN  

CNN — A top European official has warned that reaching a “good agreement” on the future relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union will take time. European Parliament President David Sassoli told CNN he was concerned about the UK government’s decision to rule out an extension to the Brexit transition period, which starts on Friday and ends in …

Britain’s EU Journey: When Churchill urged European unity
5 years, 2 months ago

Britain’s EU Journey: When Churchill urged European unity

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain officially leaves the European Union on Jan. 31 after a debilitating political period that has bitterly divided the nation since the 2016 Brexit referendum. Maybe it’s just to do with the fact there is a strip of water separating the country from what is often referred to as “the continent.” Britain has always been wary of the …

UK will rejoin EU as younger voters realise Brexit is mistake, says Verhofstadt
5 years, 2 months ago

UK will rejoin EU as younger voters realise Brexit is mistake, says Verhofstadt

The Independent  

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The Latest: Farm chief warns UK that EU will not be divided
5 years, 7 months ago

The Latest: Farm chief warns UK that EU will not be divided

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The Latest on Britain’s plan to leave the European Union : 7:20 p.m. Contrary to what the UK government may wish, the EU will not buckle.” Hogan said Johnson is “putting the best interests of the Tory Party ahead of the best interests of the U.K.” ___ 7 p.m. German Chancellor Angela Merkel says it may be possible …

No-deal Brexit to see United Kingdom immediately end European Union freedom of movement
5 years, 7 months ago

No-deal Brexit to see United Kingdom immediately end European Union freedom of movement

ABC  

The United Kingdom will end European Union freedom of movement rules immediately after it leaves the bloc on October 31, the country's Home Office has said. Key points: Freedom of movement rules allow EU citizens to live and work freely in any of the 28 nations UK PM Boris Johnson said changes will not mean the country is going to …

EU rules out reopening Brexit deal whoever replaces May
5 years, 9 months ago

EU rules out reopening Brexit deal whoever replaces May

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union insisted Friday that it will not reopen the Brexit withdrawal agreement with the U.K. government whoever succeeds Theresa May as British prime minister. “We repeated unanimously that there will be no renegotiating of the withdrawal agreement,” Juncker said in Brussels after a meeting of EU leaders excluding May. He said the 27 leaders rebuffed any …

UK politicians more interested in ousting Theresa May than solving Brexit, EU president Juncker says
5 years, 9 months ago

UK politicians more interested in ousting Theresa May than solving Brexit, EU president Juncker says

The Independent  

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

Theresa May gets new Brexit deal ahead of parliament vote
6 years ago

Theresa May gets new Brexit deal ahead of parliament vote

Live Mint  

The pound surged for a second day as the UK government said it had secured changes to its divorce deal from the European Union and planned to hold a vote in the UK parliament. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker urged the British parliament to approve the deal as he and UK Prime Minister Theresa May briefed reporters following a meeting …

UK might never leave EU if Theresa May’s vote fails
6 years ago

UK might never leave EU if Theresa May’s vote fails

CNN  

London CNN — If lawmakers don’t take their final chance to vote for British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal on Tuesday, then – in the words of European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker – the United Kingdom might never leave the European Union. In Strasbourg late last night, Juncker referred to the first defeat of May’s plans back in January …

EU says talks with UK ‘difficult’ as Brexit impasse drags on
6 years ago

EU says talks with UK ‘difficult’ as Brexit impasse drags on

Associated Press  

LONDON — The European Union said Wednesday that “difficult” talks with Britain have failed to break the Brexit deadlock, less than a week before U.K. lawmakers are due to approve or reject the government’s divorce deal with the bloc. “We have put forward some proposals — very reasonable proposals — and we’re now really into the detail of the discussions.” …

EU says no, again, to reopening Brexit talks
6 years, 1 month ago

EU says no, again, to reopening Brexit talks

CNN  

CNN — Europe has told British Prime Minister Theresa May, again, that it will not reopen talks on the Brexit agreement as she arrived in Brussels to persuade EU leaders to agree to key changes as demanded by the UK Parliament. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said Thursday the EU could only “add wording” to the Political Declaration about what …

Brexit: Theresa May to demand EU reopen talks on key parts of her deal, so Irish backstop can be changed
6 years, 2 months ago

Brexit: Theresa May to demand EU reopen talks on key parts of her deal, so Irish backstop can be changed

The Independent  

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Brexit: EU opens door to further trade negotiations if Theresa May ditches red lines
6 years, 2 months ago

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

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EU offers UK helping hand, but no reopening of Brexit deal
6 years, 2 months ago

EU offers UK helping hand, but no reopening of Brexit deal

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — European Union officials are working with Britain on ways to help Prime Minister Theresa May avoid a no-deal British departure from the bloc, although an EU leader insisted Friday that his helping hand won’t include any renegotiation of the Brexit divorce deal. As speculation grew that Britain might have to delay its exit from the bloc beyond …

‘50-50’ chance Brexit won’t happen, says senior UK minister
6 years, 3 months ago

‘50-50’ chance Brexit won’t happen, says senior UK minister

CNN  

London CNN — A senior UK government minister has warned there is a “50-50” chance Brexit won’t happen, if Prime Minister Theresa May’s deal is voted down in Parliament next month. He called on fellow Conservative Party members to back May’s deal, adding that failure to do so would be “incendiary.” Juncker to UK: ‘Get your act together’ The biggest …

European Union court rules UK can change its mind and pull out of Brexit
6 years, 3 months ago

European Union court rules UK can change its mind and pull out of Brexit

ABC  

The European Union's top court has ruled Britain can change its mind over Brexit, boosting the hopes of people who want to stay in the EU that the process can be reversed. Key points: The court said there would be no penalties to the UK for reversing the deal It was believed most EU members would have to agree on …

Britain will reverse Brexit and rejoin EU once 'new generation' is in charge, Guy Verhofstadt predicts
6 years, 4 months ago

Britain will reverse Brexit and rejoin EU once 'new generation' is in charge, Guy Verhofstadt predicts

The Independent  

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Theresa May confident on Brexit deal passing
6 years, 4 months ago

Theresa May confident on Brexit deal passing

Associated Press  

British Prime Minister Theresa May expressed confidence Sunday that she’ll be able to push the newly minted Brexit agreement through her nation’s Parliament, despite heated opposition from U.K. lawmakers vowing to block the deal that took nearly two years to negotiate with the European Union. Labor, according to Mr. Corbyn, still has time to fight for a “sensible deal” that …

European Union gives nod to landmark Brexit deal; agreement beginning of 'new chapter' for Britain, says PM May
6 years, 4 months ago

European Union gives nod to landmark Brexit deal; agreement beginning of 'new chapter' for Britain, says PM May

India TV News  

European Union gives nod to landmark Brexit deal; agreement beginning of 'new chapter' for Britain, says PM May The UK Parliament is expected to vote on the deal in early December but its approval is by no means guaranteed, with Labour, the Lib Dems, the SNP, the DUP and many Conservatives MPs set to vote against. The European Union on …

Brexit: EU leaders endorse deal at Brussels summit
6 years, 4 months ago

Brexit: EU leaders endorse deal at Brussels summit

CNN  

Brussels, Belgium CNN — All 27 remaining European Union leaders signed off Britain’s Brexit agreement with mixed emotions at a special summit on Sunday – but the deal’s real test is yet to come. While EU leaders mourned a “sad day” in the bloc’s decades-long history, UK Prime Minister Theresa May disagreed, saying “I am full of optimism.” Less than …

EU, Britain agree draft deal on post-Brexit ties
6 years, 4 months ago

EU, Britain agree draft deal on post-Brexit ties

Live Mint  

Brussels: Britain and the European Union have agreed in principle to a text setting out their future relationship that can be endorsed by EU leaders at a summit, European Council President Donald Tusk said on Thursday. According to the draft declaration agreed by the United Kingdom and the European Commission, the “parties envisage having a trading relationship on goods that …

AP Explains: A look at where the UK is in terms of Brexit
6 years, 7 months ago

AP Explains: A look at where the UK is in terms of Brexit

Associated Press  

LONDON — The British government has published a series of documents laying out its plans for what it will do in the event it fails to secure a deal on its future relationship with the European Union following Brexit. Britain also agreed to pay the EU a divorce settlement that many estimate could touch 40 billion pounds to cover the …

UK to publish PM May’s Brexit plan that eurosceptic ministers protested against
6 years, 8 months ago

UK to publish PM May’s Brexit plan that eurosceptic ministers protested against

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Theresa May will publish details on Thursday of her long-awaited Brexit plan to restart talks with the European Union, after facing down a revolt by eurosceptic ministers that could still unseat her. But the plan has caused outrage among eurosceptic members of May’s Conservative party, and Raab’s predecessor David Davis and foreign minister Boris Johnson dramatically quit …

EU to UK: Produce ‘realistic’ Brexit plan or risk failure
6 years, 9 months ago

EU to UK: Produce ‘realistic’ Brexit plan or risk failure

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union issued a stark assessment of the gridlocked Brexit talks Friday, saying there’s been “no substantial progress” on the key issue of the Irish border and advising EU nations to ramp up their preparations for the possibility that Britain could crash out of the bloc without a deal. In its statement, the EU called for “intensified …

Brexit: From a ‘titanic success’ to avoiding a ‘Mad Max dystopia’
7 years ago

Brexit: From a ‘titanic success’ to avoiding a ‘Mad Max dystopia’

CNN  

London CNN — Britain will leave the European Union on March 29, 2019 – but quite what Brexit will entail depends on who you listen to. Pressured for answers over the rights of European citizens, the Brexit divorce bill and Northern Ireland, May’s go-to phrase became the apparently reassuring, “nothing is agreed until everything is agreed.” But even with a …

EU chief Donald Tusk urges Britain to change its mind over Brexit as time to conclude agreement runs out
7 years, 2 months ago

EU chief Donald Tusk urges Britain to change its mind over Brexit as time to conclude agreement runs out

Firstpost  

European Union Council President Donald Tusk on Tuesday urged Britain to change its mind about leaving the bloc next year, as the time to conclude a Brexit agreement runs short and EU leaders wait for more details on how the country sees their future ties. Brussels: European Union Council President Donald Tusk on Tuesday urged Britain to change its mind …

European Union will 'survive' Brexit and remain strong, says bloc's foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini
7 years, 2 months ago

European Union will 'survive' Brexit and remain strong, says bloc's foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini

Firstpost  

The European Union will “survive” Britain’s Brexit departure and will remain strong, the bloc’s foreign policy chief has said Havana: The European Union will “survive” Britain’s Brexit departure and will remain strong, the bloc’s foreign policy chief has said. “Many believed that the referendum in the United Kingdom was going to be the beginning of the end of the European …

The Latest: Merkel says May’s Brexit effort still not enough
7 years, 5 months ago

The Latest: Merkel says May’s Brexit effort still not enough

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The Latest on the Brexit talks between the European Union and the U.K. : 1 a.m. German Chancellor Angela Merkel says British Prime Minister Theresa May is making more of an effort with EU partners toward a Brexit deal but it’s still “not enough.” After the first day of an EU summit in Brussels, Merkel told reporters early …

Brexit: UK won't leave the EU and will one day join the Euro, says Lord Heseltine
7 years, 6 months ago

Brexit: UK won't leave the EU and will one day join the Euro, says Lord Heseltine

The Independent  

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Brexit: EU chief Juncker warns UK ‘will regret it’
7 years, 6 months ago

Brexit: EU chief Juncker warns UK ‘will regret it’

CNN  

Story highlights EU and UK officials are readying for a fourth round of Brexit talks Juncker proposes reforms to improve the bloc's efficiency CNN — European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker sought to present a bright future for the European Union after the United Kingdom leaves in 2019, but warned that Britain “will regret” the move as much as the EU …

Juncker pulls Europe away from Brexit Britain
7 years, 6 months ago

Juncker pulls Europe away from Brexit Britain

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Garvan Walshe is a former policy adviser to the British Conservative Party. From the obvious: a Defense Union ; to the simple: bringing all of the EU states into the euro currency and Schengen border-free area; to the divisive: increasing legal migration to the European Union, Juncker laid out an ambitious and uncompromising plan. It was most clearly …

Britain will leave EU with 'no backdoor option' to remain
7 years, 7 months ago

Britain will leave EU with 'no backdoor option' to remain

Daily Mail  

Philip Hammond has been brought to heel over the terms of Britain’s departure from the EU, Brexiteers claimed last night. No back door: Chancellor Philip Hammond, who favours a 'softer' Brexit and hardliner Liam Fox agree that the UK will pull out of both the EU single market and customs union Crucially, they accepted that the length of any transition …

Brexit: UK will not seek to remain in the EU 'by the back door', pledge Fox and Hammond in show of Tory unity
7 years, 7 months ago

Brexit: UK will not seek to remain in the EU 'by the back door', pledge Fox and Hammond in show of Tory unity

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Tony Blair says UK should keep open the option of staying in EU
7 years, 8 months ago

Tony Blair says UK should keep open the option of staying in EU

Live Mint  

London: Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Britain should keep open the option of staying in the European Union so Brexit can be called off if the mood of voters changes during the two-year negotiation period. “Given what is at stake, and what, daily, we are discovering about the costs of Brexit, how can it be right deliberately to …

EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker warns 'everybody will lose' if Brussels and UK don't secure a Brexit deal
7 years, 11 months ago

EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker warns 'everybody will lose' if Brussels and UK don't secure a Brexit deal

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Read Theresa May's full statement on Brexit and triggering Article 50
8 years ago

Read Theresa May's full statement on Brexit and triggering Article 50

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Article 50: Theresa May accused of threatening EU
8 years ago

Article 50: Theresa May accused of threatening EU

CNN  

Story highlights May lumps trade and security together in one paragraph of Brexit letter She rejects accusations that she is using security as a bargaining chip CNN — British Prime Minister Theresa May has been accused of threatening to use the safety of UK and European citizens as a bargaining chip in Brexit talks. “It’s very simple, it’s very pragmatic …

Article 50: Theresa May accused of threatening EU
8 years ago

Article 50: Theresa May accused of threatening EU

CNN  

Story highlights May lumps trade and security together in one paragraph of Brexit letter She rejects accusations that she is using security as a bargaining chip CNN — British Prime Minister Theresa May has been accused of threatening to use the safety of UK and European citizens as a bargaining chip in Brexit talks. “It’s very simple, it’s very pragmatic …

Brexit: EU's chief negotiator tells Theresa May she won't get a new trade deal if she slashes taxes and rights
8 years ago

Brexit: EU's chief negotiator tells Theresa May she won't get a new trade deal if she slashes taxes and rights

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Brexit: Britain must be made worse-off after leaving EU, says Austrian Chancellor
8 years, 1 month ago

Brexit: Britain must be made worse-off after leaving EU, says Austrian Chancellor

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