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From Brexhaustion to backstop, AP translates Brexit-speak
5 years, 4 months ago

From Brexhaustion to backstop, AP translates Brexit-speak

Associated Press  

LONDON — From backstop to Brexiteer, Britain’s decision to leave the European Union has spawned a baffling array of new terms, while British parliamentary terminology is also confusing an audience across the world. BREXIT: A contraction of “British exit,” Brexit is Britain’s departure from the European Union. BRINO: An acronym that means “Brexit in name only.” It’s a pejorative term …

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EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier says he isn't optimistic about avoiding 'no deal' scenario
5 years, 4 months ago

EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier says he isn't optimistic about avoiding 'no deal' scenario

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Johnson said he was encouraged in his bid to axe backstop by recent meetings with Merkel, Macron, who appeared to suggest openness to alternatives London: European Union chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said on Saturday the bloc will not change the divorce deal agreed with Britain and that he is “not optimistic” of avoiding a no-deal outcome. But writing in …

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Brexiteer MPs planning to force through no-deal even if backstop is removed, Tory former minister says
5 years, 5 months ago

Brexiteer MPs planning to force through no-deal even if backstop is removed, Tory former minister says

The Independent  

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Factbox: What is the Irish 'backstop' at the heart of Brexit impasse?
5 years, 5 months ago

Factbox: What is the Irish 'backstop' at the heart of Brexit impasse?

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DUBLIN - The Irish “backstop”, part of the Withdrawal Agreement that former Prime Minister Theresa May struck in November, is the key sticking point in efforts to agree an orderly British exit from the European Union. Under the mechanism, the United Kingdom will remain in a customs union with the EU “unless and until” alternative arrangements are found to avoid …

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Live updates: Boris Johnson becomes UK Prime Minister
5 years, 5 months ago

Live updates: Boris Johnson becomes UK Prime Minister

CNN  

Ireland’s Taoiseach, or prime minister, Leo Varadkar, said he wanted to hear Johnson put some “flesh on the bones” over claims he made in his speech outside Downing Street earlier today. Speaking on state broadcaster RTÉ, Varadkar said the Irish Government is looking forward to working with Johnson on Brexit, bilateral relations and Northern Ireland – but that confidence and …

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Aspiring British prime ministerial candidates Boris Johnson, Jeremy Hunt say EU will drop controversial Irish 'backstop' for Brexit deal
5 years, 5 months ago

Aspiring British prime ministerial candidates Boris Johnson, Jeremy Hunt say EU will drop controversial Irish 'backstop' for Brexit deal

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The two candidates vying to become Britain’s next prime ministeron Friday said that they believe the EU will agree on a Brexit deal this year without the controversial ‘backstop’ provision for the Irish border London: The two candidates vying to become Britain’s next prime minister on Friday said that they believe the EU will agree on a Brexit deal this …

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From backstop to Brexiteer, AP demystifies Brexit jargon
5 years, 9 months ago

From backstop to Brexiteer, AP demystifies Brexit jargon

Associated Press  

LONDON — From backstop to Brexiteer, Britain’s decision to leave the European Union has spawned a baffling array of new terms. Opposition to the backstop from pro-Brexit British lawmakers is the main reason the deal has been defeated in Parliament BREXIT: A contraction of “British exit,” Brexit is Britain’s departure from the European Union. BRINO: Brexit in name only: a …

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European Union says ’no solution’ yet to break Brexit deadlock
5 years, 10 months ago

European Union says ’no solution’ yet to break Brexit deadlock

Live Mint  

The European Union said a solution to the Brexit deadlock remained elusive on Wednesday after the latest "difficult" talks with Britain weeks before its 29 March exit. Barnier informed the European Commission, the EU's executive arm, that "while the talks take place in a constructive atmosphere, discussions have been difficult," commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas said. But Barnier confirmed the two …

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Brexit: UK trying to convince EU Irish backstop is illegal under its own treaties
5 years, 10 months ago

Brexit: UK trying to convince EU Irish backstop is illegal under its own treaties

The Independent  

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Tusk: ‘Special place in Hell’ for Brexit promoters ‘without a plan’
5 years, 11 months ago

Tusk: ‘Special place in Hell’ for Brexit promoters ‘without a plan’

CNN  

London CNN — The President of the European Council didn’t mince his words on Wednesday, saying there was a “special place in Hell” for people who “promoted Brexit” without a plan. In an indication of just how strained negotiations between the European Union and United Kingdom have become, Donald Tusk tweeted that: “I’ve been wondering what that special place in …

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Brexit: Theresa May to demand EU reopen talks on key parts of her deal, so Irish backstop can be changed
5 years, 11 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 ‘plan C’ emerges after Jacob Rees-Mogg joins forces with Tory Remainers in astonishing compromise
5 years, 11 months ago

Brexit ‘plan C’ emerges after Jacob Rees-Mogg joins forces with Tory Remainers in astonishing compromise

The Independent  

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Brexit: Theresa May hints she will request removal of Irish backstop after Tory Eurosceptics' demands, despite EU repeatedly ruling out rethink
5 years, 11 months ago

Brexit: Theresa May hints she will request removal of Irish backstop after Tory Eurosceptics' demands, despite EU repeatedly ruling out rethink

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Brexit: EU opens door to further trade negotiations if Theresa May ditches red lines
5 years, 11 months ago

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

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Brexit deal crushed in British Parliament: Explaining the border 'backstop' that halted Theresa May's plan to divorce EU
5 years, 11 months ago

Brexit deal crushed in British Parliament: Explaining the border 'backstop' that halted Theresa May's plan to divorce EU

Firstpost  

Much of the stated opposition to Prime Minister Theresa May’s divorce deal with the European Union centered on the “backstop.” Much of the stated opposition to Prime Minister Theresa May’s divorce deal with the European Union centered on the “backstop.” The provision was designed to prevent the reintroduction of border controls between Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK, …

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Explaining the border ‘backstop’ that halted Brexit deal
5 years, 11 months ago

Explaining the border ‘backstop’ that halted Brexit deal

Associated Press  

LONDON — Much of the stated opposition to Prime Minister Theresa May’s divorce deal with the European Union centered on the “backstop.” The provision was designed to prevent the reintroduction of border controls between Northern Ireland, which is part of the U.K., and the Republic of Ireland, a member of the EU. The proposed withdrawal agreement included a “backstop” provision …

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