28

Mar

New vote on Brexit to take place on Friday

MPs will vote again on Brexit on Friday but it is not clear whether it will be another "meaningful vote" on the PM's withdrawal deal. The Guardian says that Theresa May…

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27

Mar

May tells Tory MPs she will resign before next phase of Brexit talks

Theresa May has told Conservative MPs she will step aside as prime minister after she has delivered Brexit. Other reports say that British Prime Minister Theresa May told Conservative Party…

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25

Mar

Not enough support for third vote on Brexit deal, May admits

Theresa May admitted she does not have enough support to win a vote on her EU withdrawal deal "as things stand". The British prime Minister said she would continue trying…

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25

Mar

EU officials believe no-deal Brexit increasingly likely

Reuters quotes EU officials as saying that the European Union believes that a no-deal Brexit is “increasingly likely” the UK will leave without a deal on 12 April, after the…

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25

Mar

Ministers tipped to replace Theresa May rally round her

  Two ministers touted as a potential replacements for Theresa May as Prime Minister said they fully back her. Environment Secretary Michael Gove told reporters it was not the time…

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24

Mar

From May to Morgan?…Brexiteers pushing for Nicky Morgan as a potential successor

  As speculation continues to grow that Theresa May's days as Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader are counted, senior Brexiteers are touting Nicky Morgan the pro-EU former education secretary…

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23

Mar

May is facing full-blown Cabinet revolt – The Sunday Times

British Prime Minister Theresa May is facing a full-blown cabinet plot to remove her and 11 cabinet ministers have said they want her to resign, The Sunday Times’s political editor…

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23

Mar

Expectations mount that May will have to resign if MPs reject her deal

The Financial Times reported that Theresa May’s premiership is under increasing pressure after a week of shifting Brexit policies, in which she raised the prospect of a no-deal Brexit on…

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22

Mar

Parliamentary petition calling on May to cancel Brexit reaches 3 million signatures

A parliamentary petition calling on British Prime Minister Theresa May to revoke Article 50 and cancel Brexit has now reached over three million signatures. There was a surge in signatures…

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21

Mar

Brexit once more set to dominate EU summit

  Theresa May, the British Prime Minister, travels to Brussels on Thursday to meet with EU leaders at the European Council and discuss a short delay to Brexit, which is…

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21

Mar

Brexit – The highlights and how the British Press reported Wednesday’s events

Wednesday proved to be a rather eventful day in terms of the Brexit issue. In the morning British Prime Minister Theresa May said it would not be right for Britain…

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20

Mar

Brexit delay requested will be granted only if Commons approve withdrawal deal next week – Tusk

Theresa May's request to delay the U.K.’s departure from the EU will only be granted if the House of Commons passes the Brexit deal agreed between London and Brussels, European…

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20

Mar

May hints she will quit if forced to accept a long delay to Brexit

  British Prime Minister Theresa May has strongly hinted she will quit if forced to accept a long delay to Brexit, dramatically staking her premiership on tomorrow’s EU summit. “As…

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20

Mar

May seeks Brexit delay to 30 June

British Prime Minister Theresa May says it would not be right for Britain to take part in May's European elections and confirms she has written to the EU's Donald Tusk…

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20

Mar

EU expected to call special summit on Brexit extension

Shortly after it was announced that British Prime Minister Theresa May won't be asking for a long extension for Brexit, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said that EU leaders will…

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17

Mar

Labour seeking cross-party amendment aimed at setting Britain on course for a referendum on May’s deal

Labour will this week back a cross-party amendment which would set Britain on course for a referendum on Theresa May’s deal. The Sunday Telegraph reveals the final text of the…

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16

Mar

Brexit can’t be delayed beyond July 1

Brexit can't be delayed beyond July 1 unless Britain takes part in the European Parliament election at the end of May, according to an EU document presented to ambassadors of…

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15

Mar

Four possible outcomes of the UK’s request for a Brexit delay

  As British Prime Minister Theresa May seeks to delay Brexit, The Financial Times gives a look at the possible scenarios as a consensus in the bloc has yet to…

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15

Mar

EU will grant lengthy Brexit delay only if a second referendum is held or Brexit is softened – The Times

The European Union is poised to tell Theresa May that she must hold a second referendum or soften Brexit in return for them granting a lengthy delay to Britain’s departure…

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14

Mar

BREXIT: The remaining options

  The Daily Telegraph gives a look at the options with the Brexit saga after the latest development in London where Wednesday evening MPs voted to reject leaving the EU…

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13

Mar

Brexit: London announces tariff cuts, border plans

Reuters reports that the British Government  said it would eliminate import tariffs on a wide range of goods and avoid a so-called hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland in…

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13

Mar

Brexit: The Press outlook after yesterday’s vote

 

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12

Mar

May’s deal likely to be rejected as Tory ERG declares opposition to it

The European Research Group's (ERG) legal panel, set up to analyse the revised deal, said the prime minister's updated exit plan did not meet the government's own tests. It means the deal…

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08

Mar

If deal fails UK might not leave EU at all – Theresa May warns

Theresa May has urged parliament to “get it done” and back her Brexit deal in an impassioned speech which, however, offered no new concessions for wavering MPs ahead 0f next week’s…

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25

Feb

No breakthroughs as May and Merkel discuss Brexit

Theresa May and Angela Merkel held a fresh round of Brexit talks at the EU-Arab League summit Monday — without any new breakthrough emerging. Over breakfast, the U.K. prime minister…

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22

Feb

Theresa May must resign in three months – Cabinet ministers

Cabinet ministers will make it clear they believe Theresa May should step down after the local elections in May and allow a new leader to deliver the next phase of…

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22

Feb

EU expecting May will be forced to ask for 3 month delay to Brexit

The European Union expects U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May to be forced to request a three-month delay to Brexit, two EU officials said. Discussions between the two sides suggest May…

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20

Feb

No breakthrough expected in Brexit talks

The president of the European Commission has poured cold water on the possibility of a breakthrough in Brexit talks with Theresa May in Brussels. The prime minister travelled to the…

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20

Feb

May in yet another trip to Brussels to salvage her Brexit deal

British Prime Minister Theresa May makes another trip to Brussels on Wednesday, hoping European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker may prove more yielding than of late to salvage her Brexit deal.…

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14

Feb

May suffers ‘fresh’ Commons Brexit defeat

Theresa May has suffered an embarrassing defeat over Brexit on a shambolic day for the government in the House of Commons. Probably aware of the result, May wasn't present in the House. Eurosceptic…

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13

Feb

Either May’s deal or long extension

Britain’s lead Brexit negotiator Olly Robbins has said lawmakers face a choice between Prime Minister Theresa May’s exit deal or a long extension of the March 29 deadline for leaving…

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12

Feb

May expected to make statement to MPs on the latest developments on BREXIT

The PM is due to make a statement to MPs, ahead of a debate on Thursday on the next steps for Brexit. She visited Dublin and Brussels last week seeking…

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11

Feb

May responds to Corbyn’s letter on Brexit (UPDATE)

Update: One of Theresa May’s ministers has said the prime minister has rejected Jeremy Corbyn’s Brexit plan of a customs union but insisted her letter to the Labour leader showed there was “a…

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10

Feb

May to ask MPs for more time to secure changes to Brexit backstop deal

With 50 fewer days for Brexit, Prime Minister Theresa May will ask MPs to give her more time to secure changes to the controversial part of her Brexit deal -…

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06

Feb

‘Special Place in Hell’ for those who pushed for Brexit and had no plan – Donald Tusk

There is a "special place in hell" for pro-Brexit campaigners who demanded Britain leave the EU without a plan for making it happen, Donald Tusk has said. The European Council president launched the scathing attack…

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03

Feb

May pledges to battle for Britain in Brussels

U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May pledged “to battle in Brussels for Britain” and insisted she has secured a majority in parliament to support her Brexit deal — provided the EU…

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29

Jan

Theresa May expected to request EU to reopen negotiations on Withdrawal Agreement

Theresa May has said she will talk to the EU later about reopening the withdrawal agreement. The EU has ruled out making changes to the legal text agreed with the…

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21

Jan

May doesn’t rule out No Deal Brexit

British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Monday that she would try to break the deadlock over her Brexit deal by seeking further concessions from the European Union on a…

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21

Jan

May outlines plan to change or remove the Northern Ireland backstop from the EU withdrawal agreement

As Prime Minister Theresa May prepared her next move in Britain's deadlocked Brexit battle, a senior opposition politician said Sunday that it's unlikely the U.K. will leave the European Union…

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17

Jan

May states that she will take maximum time for Brexit – Plan B – Debate scheduled for 29th January

Theresa May will run-down the clock towards Brexit for another week after opting to take the full amount of time she can before allowing a vote on her next steps.…

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17

Jan

The latest developments in the Brexit would have led many Prime Ministers to leave. What makes Theresa May different?

Supporters of Theresa May put her extraordinary inflexibility in the face of new facts down to two things: her fabled resilience, and her deeply ingrained determination not to split the…

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16

Jan

It’s time for us to come together, put the national interest first and deliver on the referendum.

Theresa May addressed the press after surviving a no-confidence vote earlier on Wednesday. The highlights of her speech follow: I believe it's my duty to deliver on will of the…

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16

Jan

May survives vote of no confidence

Theresa May has survived Jeremy Corbyn’s bid to topple her government after a motion of no confidence failed to win a majority of MPs’ backing. Votes in favour: 306 Votes…

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15

Jan

Diplomatique.Expert recommends “Britain’s Hour of Destiny” – DW

Probably there aren't too many delegates in the British House of Commons who don't feel haunted by the breath of history prior to this historical vote. The outcome of the ballot…

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07

Jan

Brexit Deal vote to happen on Tuesday January 15th – BBC

Prime Minister Theresa May will hold a delayed parliamentary vote on her Brexit deal on Tuesday, January 15, the BBC reported on Monday, citing government sources. May was forced to…

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03

Jan

May to speak to EU leaders this week over Brexit – Financial Times

Prime minister Theresa May will on Thursday launch a round of EU diplomacy as she seeks “clarifications” to sell her Brexit deal to sceptical MPs, who return to Westminster next…

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29

Dec

Government official says that claims that Britain will crash out in event of no-deal Brexit are absolutely untrue

The Government is failing to be "frank" with the public about the extent of no-deal preparations because it wants to shore up support for Theresa May's "disastrous" Brexit deal, a civil servant…

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28

Dec

The Worst Brexit Option, Except for All the Others – Why Theresa May’s Deal Is the Best Way Forward – Foreign Affairs

By seeking to stake out a middle ground in British politics with a carefully balanced strategy to leave the European Union, Theresa May ended up dissatisfying everyone. Her deal tries…

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11

Dec

Brexit – The Roundup

After months of negotiations, the Brexit deal was due to be voted upon on Tuesday, in order for the United Kingdom's Parliament to approve or reject Theresa May's controversial plan. Diplomatique.Expert goes…

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08

Dec

Brexit News Roundup

The prime minister has been warned "tinkering" with her Brexit deal "won't cut it" as she was advised to delay a looming vote on her agreement. Meanwhile Theresa May has…

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02

Dec

If Brexit was a football match, at which stage of the match is it, or perhaps should it be decided over a penalty shoot-out

European Council President Donald Tusk showed his football skills on the margins of the G20 summit. In a facebook post he said that when in Argentina, even if though for…

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02

Dec

I will be the Prime Minister who will take Britain out of the EU – Theresa May at G20

Theresa May said on Saturday she would be the prime minister to take Britain out of the European Union and that parliament should back her Brexit deal to ensure certainty…

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14

Nov

This Deal or No Brexit – Theresa May after Cabinet Meeting (UPDATED)

The British Prime Minister Theresa May said "The collective decision of the cabinet was to agree with the agreement reached." She added  "I believe what I owe to this country…

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10

Nov

Jo Johnson hints more ministers are ready to resign over May’s Brexit deal

Former transport minister Jo Johnson has hinted more ministers could be ready to resign over the Prime Minister's Brexit deal. The remain-supporting brother of Boris Johnson, whose bombshell resignation took…

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30

Oct

Fresh elections won’t be in the national interest

Theresa May has denied she is preparing to hold another general election, stating that another vote would “not be in the national interest”. The Independent (UK) reports Prime Minister May during…

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18

Oct

Theresa May confirms considering extended Brexit transition period request

Theresa May has confirmed that she is considering asking the EU for an extended Brexit transition period in a bid to break the deadlock in talks. The Prime Minister is understood to have…

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11

Oct

May expected to ask Brexit ‘war cabinet’ to agree to plan which would keep Britain in a customs union with EU

Theresa May will today ask her Brexit “war Cabinet” to agree a backstop plan that would keep Britain in a customs union with Brussels until a permanent trade deal can be agreed.…

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