In blow to May, UK’s top Brexit official quits government
6 years, 6 months ago

In blow to May, UK’s top Brexit official quits government

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s most senior official in charge of negotiating the country’s exit from the European Union resigned Sunday, accusing Prime Minister Theresa May of undermining Brexit with her plan to keep close trade ties with the bloc. In a blow to the beleaguered prime minister, Davis told May in a letter that the government’s proposals for close trade and customs ties “will leave us in at best a weak negotiating position, and possibly an inescapable one.” Davis’s late-night resignation undermined May’s already fragile government, which has lost several ministers in the past year over sexual misconduct allegations and other scandals. In a letter to Davis, May disagreed with his characterization of her plans, saying the deal she seeks “will undoubtedly mean the returning of powers from Brussels to the United Kingdom.” Conservative lawmaker Jacob Rees-Mogg, a leader of the party’s “hard Brexit” faction, compared May’s plan to an egg so softly boiled that it “isn’t boiled at all.” “A very soft Brexit means that we haven’t left, we are simply a rule-taker,” he said. Environment Secretary Michael Gove said Sunday that it did not contain everything he wanted but “I’m a realist.” “All those of us who believe that we want to execute a proper Brexit, and one that is the best deal for Britain, have an opportunity now to get behind the prime minister in order to negotiate that deal,” he told the BBC.

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Theresa May heckled by anti-Brexit protester as she leaves Downing Street for last time
5 years, 5 months ago

Theresa May heckled by anti-Brexit protester as she leaves Downing Street for last time

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EU tells Tory leadership contenders it will not change Brexit deal for a new prime minister
5 years, 7 months ago

EU tells Tory leadership contenders it will not change Brexit deal for a new prime minister

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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  

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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  

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May’s relationship with EU was often rocky
5 years, 7 months ago

May’s relationship with EU was often rocky

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — As British Prime Minister Theresa May announced her departure with a Brexit plan nowhere near success, European Union leaders offered kind words. EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, whose office led the Brexit negotiations, on Friday called May “a woman of courage for whom he has great respect,” saying he watched her resignation speech “without personal joy.” And Brexit …

Theresa May is latest Conservative leader swamped by Europe
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May is latest Conservative leader swamped by Europe

Associated Press  

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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  

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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 …

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  

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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 …

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 …

Theresa May under pressure to resign over Brexit as key Cabinet minister quits
5 years, 7 months ago

Theresa May under pressure to resign over Brexit as key Cabinet minister quits

ABC  

Prime Minister Theresa May's Government is under mounting pressure after a new Brexit gambit backfired and prominent Brexit supporter Andrea Leadsom resigned, fuelling calls for the beleaguered leader to quit. Key points: Andrea Leadsom is one of more than 30 Cabinet ministers to resign from Theresa May's Government It comes one day ahead of EU parliamentary elections and Mrs May's …

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 …

Members Of British Prime Minister Theresa May's Party Join Calls For Her To Resign
5 years, 7 months ago

Members Of British Prime Minister Theresa May's Party Join Calls For Her To Resign

NPR  

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British PM Theresa May to set departure timetable as Boris Johnson throws hat in the ring
5 years, 7 months ago

British PM Theresa May to set departure timetable as Boris Johnson throws hat in the ring

ABC  

British Prime Minister Theresa May has set a timetable for her departure from the top job as political rival Boris Johnson announced he would run for the leadership of the Conservative Party. Key points: Mrs May will announce her departure in the first week of June That same week Mrs May's Brexit legislation is set to go before Parliament for …

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 …

May under pressure to drop Brexit talks with Labour
5 years, 8 months ago

May under pressure to drop Brexit talks with Labour

The Quint  

London, May 14 UK Prime Minister Theresa May is under intense pressure to abandon Brexit talks with the main opposition Labour Party, after a group of senior Conservative leaders issued a strongly worded warning. May's cabinet, and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's shadow cabinet, are both due to take stock of the talks on Tuesday, with neither side optimistic about the …

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 …

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 …

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  

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Chris Heaton-Harris: Brexit minister resigns in protest at Theresa May extending Article 50
5 years, 9 months ago

Chris Heaton-Harris: Brexit minister resigns in protest at Theresa May extending Article 50

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Brexit: Tory minister Nigel Adams resigns in protest at Theresa May asking Corbyn to help secure deal
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit: Tory minister Nigel Adams resigns in protest at Theresa May asking Corbyn to help secure deal

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Brexit: Theresa May tears up strategy as she opens door to softer exit with Jeremy Corbyn's backing
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit: Theresa May tears up strategy as she opens door to softer exit with Jeremy Corbyn's backing

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Brexit in disarray: Theresa May under pressure to go for soft Brexit
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit in disarray: Theresa May under pressure to go for soft Brexit

Live Mint  

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Brexit latest news: Theresa May pledges to resign on condition that MPs back her EU withdrawal agreement
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit latest news: Theresa May pledges to resign on condition that MPs back her EU withdrawal agreement

Firstpost  

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Theresa May says she will quit if her Brexit deal is passed
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May says she will quit if her Brexit deal is passed

Live Mint  

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Can Theresa May secure a Brexit deal without offering her resignation?
5 years, 9 months ago

Can Theresa May secure a Brexit deal without offering her resignation?

CNN  

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Turmoil as MPs take control of Brexit process from Theresa May
5 years, 9 months ago

Turmoil as MPs take control of Brexit process from Theresa May

CNN  

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Theresa May facing heavy pressure to step down to save Brexit
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May facing heavy pressure to step down to save Brexit

ABC  

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Theresa May wins UK Parliament’s backing to delay Brexit
5 years, 10 months ago

Theresa May wins UK Parliament’s backing to delay Brexit

Live Mint  

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UK might never leave EU if Theresa May’s vote fails
5 years, 10 months ago

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

CNN  

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Brexit department's top civil servant to retire just as UK is set to leave EU
5 years, 10 months ago

Brexit department's top civil servant to retire just as UK is set to leave EU

The Independent  

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British PM Theresa May takes demand for Brexit renegotiation to Brussels
5 years, 11 months ago

British PM Theresa May takes demand for Brexit renegotiation to Brussels

Live Mint  

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Theresa May faces losing control over Brexit despite gamble on backstop
5 years, 11 months ago

Theresa May faces losing control over Brexit despite gamble on backstop

Live Mint  

London: Theresa May faces losing control of Brexit to Parliament on Tuesday in a series of crucial votes that will shape Britain’s split from the European Union. May urged hundreds of Conservative politicians crammed into a room inside Parliament to support another amendment that would strip out the so-called backstop plan for the Irish border, wrecking a compromise she’s agreed …

Brexit ‘plot’ by lawmakers ‘extremely concerning,’ Downing Street says
5 years, 11 months ago

Brexit ‘plot’ by lawmakers ‘extremely concerning,’ Downing Street says

CNN  

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Theresa May wants Irish treaty to break Brexit impasse
5 years, 11 months ago

Theresa May wants Irish treaty to break Brexit impasse

Live Mint  

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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, …

UK Prime Minister Theresa May mounts last-ditch bid to win Brexit deal backing
6 years ago

UK Prime Minister Theresa May mounts last-ditch bid to win Brexit deal backing

ABC  

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Brexit: Former ministers reveal plan to seize control of EU withdrawal if Theresa May loses vote
6 years ago

Brexit: Former ministers reveal plan to seize control of EU withdrawal if Theresa May loses vote

The Independent  

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Theresa May suffers early defeat to Brexit plans as parliament demands alternative
6 years ago

Theresa May suffers early defeat to Brexit plans as parliament demands alternative

Live Mint  

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Britain’s May suffers parliament defeat as Brexit debate restarts
6 years ago

Britain’s May suffers parliament defeat as Brexit debate restarts

Live Mint  

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2018: The year of woeful world leaders
6 years ago

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New Indian Express  

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Theresa May accused of leading the UK into a ‘national crisis’
6 years ago

Theresa May accused of leading the UK into a ‘national crisis’

CNN  

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May 'might have to quit in March' to save the government
6 years, 1 month ago

May 'might have to quit in March' to save the government

Daily Mail  

Theresa May could quit as PM as soon as March in a desperate bid to save her Brexit deal it was claimed today amid Cabinet splits over the way ahead. Theresa May could quit as PM as soon as March in a desperate bid to save her Brexit deal it was claimed today amid Cabinet splits over the way ahead …

Theresa May has 10 minutes to pitch new Brexit deal in Brussels today
6 years, 1 month ago

Theresa May has 10 minutes to pitch new Brexit deal in Brussels today

Daily Mail  

Theresa May's hopes of renegotiating her Brexit deal were dealt a fatal blow on Thursday evening as European Council President Donald Tusk declared the agreement was 'not open for renegotiation'. European Council President Donald Tusk said at a press conference late on Thursday that the deal agreed earlier this year was 'not up for renegotiation' Donald Tusk and European Commission …

No-confidence vote: the contenders to replace Prime Minister Theresa May
6 years, 1 month ago

No-confidence vote: the contenders to replace Prime Minister Theresa May

CNN  

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May flies to Europe to save Brexit deal, as EU head says 'no room whatsoever' for negotiation
6 years, 1 month ago

May flies to Europe to save Brexit deal, as EU head says 'no room whatsoever' for negotiation

ABC  

A day after delaying a vote on her Brexit deal, British Prime Minister Theresa May has flown to Europe to meet with leaders in a last-ditch attempt to renegotiate certain controversial aspects of the deal. Key points: EU Commission president says he can only provide clarity on current deal German Minister cannot see how deal can be amended Ireland set …

May's Brexit deal fails to offer sufficient clarity: Report
6 years, 1 month ago

May's Brexit deal fails to offer sufficient clarity: Report

The Quint  

London, Dec 10 The British House of Commons' committee on Exiting the European Union unanimously agreed in a report its downbeat verdict on Brexit, saying Prime Minister Theresa May's deal fails to offer sufficient clarity or certainty for the future of the country. The highly critical report came just 48-hours before the House of Commons decides whether to approve, or …

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