Theresa May has lost the Brexit vote. So what happens now?
6 years ago

Theresa May has lost the Brexit vote. So what happens now?

ABC  

British Prime Minister Theresa May has been defeated in Parliament after asking MPs to approve her Brexit deal. If a majority of MPs vote against Mrs May's Government, Labour would have 14 days to prove, by a vote, that it could command a majority and form its own government. She could be forced to contest an election If Mrs May's Government loses a confidence vote and Labour is unable to form a new government, an election is called. Mrs May could also call a general election herself if two-thirds of MPs in Parliament agree to it, though she has said that a general election is not in the national interest. With Mrs May strongly opposed to a second referendum, and the opposition Labour Party not committed to one, a second referendum would need either a change in prime minister, a change in government, or an abrupt change in policy.

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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 …

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 …

Undone by Brexit, May steps down as Conservative leader
5 years, 7 months ago

Undone by Brexit, May steps down as Conservative leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May’s time as Conservative Party leader ended Friday, not with a bang but a whimper. May, who announced her departure two weeks ago after her career was undone by the Brexit mess, formally stepped down in a private exchange of letters with the party, leaving almost a dozen Conservative contenders fighting to replace her …

Labour will not win general election unless it backs second Brexit referendum, poll analysis suggests
5 years, 7 months ago

Labour will not win general election unless it backs second Brexit referendum, poll analysis suggests

The Independent  

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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  

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 …

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 …

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 …

As UK’s May announces exit date, a look at what happens next
5 years, 7 months ago

As UK’s May announces exit date, a look at what happens next

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May says she will step down as Conservative Party leader on June 7, sparking a contest to replace her as party chief and U.K. leader. The final two candidates are put to a vote of the full party membership across the country, about 120,000 people. May remains prime minister and party leader until a …

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 …

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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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.” …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Tories will do badly in today's local elections. So can Theresa May survive?
5 years, 8 months ago

The Tories will do badly in today's local elections. So can Theresa May survive?

The Independent  

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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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Will a long extension make it easier for May and Corbyn to reach agreement on Brexit?
5 years, 8 months ago

Will a long extension make it easier for May and Corbyn to reach agreement on Brexit?

The Independent  

My prediction is that nothing will come of the Brexit talks between Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn. EU leaders agreeing tonight to a long extension to the Brexit timetable will make no difference to the prospect of agreement between the government and the opposition. If May offered to put a Boris-proof commitment to a permanent customs union in the political …

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  

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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 …

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 …

Theresa May can still save her Brexit deal – but only if she promises to put it to the people
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May can still save her Brexit deal – but only if she promises to put it to the people

The Independent  

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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 …

Theresa May says greater risk of no Brexit longer it takes to find compromise
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May says greater risk of no Brexit longer it takes to find compromise

Live Mint  

London: British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Saturday that the longer it takes to find a comprise with the opposition Labour Party to secure a parliamentary majority for a Brexit deal, the less likely it is that Britain will leave the European Union. She has since turned to the opposition Labour Party in a bid to secure a majority …

Brexit: Theresa May gambles it all in last-ditch bid
5 years, 9 months ago

Brexit: Theresa May gambles it all in last-ditch bid

CNN  

CNN — Theresa May has faced many crucial moments in her quest to make Brexit happen. Amid howls of protest from her own Conservative ranks, May is seeking a compromise Brexit deal with the opposition Labour party. In those talks, Corbyn and his allies have made clear the Prime Minister needs to give more ground – particularly on the subject …

Theresa May admits she can’t pass her Brexit deal without Labour
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May admits she can’t pass her Brexit deal without Labour

CNN  

London CNN — British Prime Minister Theresa May has admitted that the only way of passing her Brexit deal is with support from the opposition Labour Party, in comments that are likely to deepen the tensions on her own side of the political divide in the UK. In her statement, she said a cross-party approach was “in the national interest.” …

The Latest: Labour rues lack of progress in Brexit talks
5 years, 9 months ago

The Latest: Labour rues lack of progress in Brexit talks

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Latest on Brexit : 5:30 p.m. Labour Party officials say they are “disappointed” with the British government’s stance in delicate talks aimed at finding a Brexit compromise that both major parties could back. British Prime Minister Theresa May is seeking to delay Brexit until June 30 to avoid the country’s crashing out of the bloc next week …

May has reason to be optimistic as the clock runs down on Brexit
5 years, 9 months ago

May has reason to be optimistic as the clock runs down on Brexit

CNN  

London CNN — If UK Prime Minister Theresa May were looking for signs of optimism over Brexit – and she would be forgiven for such a desperate search – then a few are starting to emerge. However, it is just about possible to see that the prime minister may finally get her own way on Brexit – with a few …

What next? UK’s May, opposition seek elusive Brexit concord
5 years, 9 months ago

What next? UK’s May, opposition seek elusive Brexit concord

Associated Press  

LONDON — Prime Minister Theresa May has brought a new word to the Brexit lexicon: compromise. May met Wednesday with opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn to try to avoid Britain’s chaotic departure from the European Union in little over a week. May has always insisted Britain must leave the EU’s single market and customs union in order to forge …

Theresa May under fire as MPs move to block no-deal Brexit: Live updates
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May under fire as MPs move to block no-deal Brexit: Live updates

CNN  

Amid the excitement of Prime Minister Theresa May suddenly being on speaking terms with opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn, something is happening in Parliament that could alter the course of Brexit. And without the prospect of a deal being agreed before May 22, the day before elections to the European Parliament begin, the proponents of a second referendum will push for …

Theresa May under fire as MPs move to block no-deal Brexit: Live updates
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May under fire as MPs move to block no-deal Brexit: Live updates

CNN  

Amid the excitement of Prime Minister Theresa May suddenly being on speaking terms with opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn, something is happening in Parliament that could alter the course of Brexit. And without the prospect of a deal being agreed before May 22, the day before elections to the European Parliament begin, the proponents of a second referendum will push for …

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

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

ABC  

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

The Brexit dream might be fading
5 years, 9 months ago

The Brexit dream might be fading

CNN  

London CNN — A lot happened in Brexit world on Wednesday. British Prime Minister Theresa May met with the leader of the main opposition Labour party, Jeremy Corbyn, to seek a compromise aimed at getting her Brexit deal approved by lawmakers in the House of Commons. Earlier in the day, Emily Thornberry, Labour’s shadow foreign secretary, wrote a letter to …

UK parliament to hold indicative vote on Brexit deal
5 years, 9 months ago

UK parliament to hold indicative vote on Brexit deal

India TV News  

British parliamentarians are set for another set of indicative votes on Monday designed to test the will of parliament on a way forward for Brexit. Nor are dozens of MPs from her own Conservative Party who are unlikely to back any deal and would rather like Britain to leave the EU without an agreement. British political sources say MPs are …

Theresa May's doggedness over Brexit becomes her undoing as Britain flounders for direction
5 years, 9 months ago

Theresa May's doggedness over Brexit becomes her undoing as Britain flounders for direction

ABC  

Not even the ultimate political sacrifice, a promise of her own demise, could break the political paralysis, as Theresa May led her nation further into crisis. Having already taken the UK to a cliff edge, and with all odds stacked against it, the British Prime Minister insisted on giving her much maligned deal one last shot. It's the closest the …

UK MPs to vote on part of May's Brexit deal
5 years, 9 months ago

UK MPs to vote on part of May's Brexit deal

The Quint  

London, March 29 UK Prime Minister Theresa May will put only half of her Brexit deal to a vote on Friday, the day Britain was originally meant to leave the European Union. The Prime Minister has already lost two votes on the full Brexit deal by large margins, and Commons Speaker John Bercow has ruled out bringing the same motion …

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