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Theresa May’s deal could be the lesser evil for panicking Brexiteers

Theresa May’s deal could be the lesser evil for panicking Brexiteers

British PM might not succeed today, but hardliners may be shaken by indicative votes

Fri Mar 29 2019 - 01:00
May facing a likely third Commons defeat over her Brexit deal

May facing a likely third Commons defeat over her Brexit deal

Government’s decision to decouple the withdrawal agreement from the political declaration allows the vote to go ahead

Thu Mar 28 2019 - 19:58
Theresa May announces plan to step down on day of indicative votes

Theresa May announces plan to step down on day of indicative votes

British PM makes statement as MPs ballot on alternative options to her Brexit deal

Thu Mar 28 2019 - 01:00
Brexit: May still short of majority despite promise to quit

Brexit: May still short of majority despite promise to quit

DUP says it will not support withdrawal agreement as Commons rejects alternatives

Thu Mar 28 2019 - 00:35
May’s exit plan may be scuppered by failure to pass Brexit deal

May’s exit plan may be scuppered by failure to pass Brexit deal

Despite moves by Brexiteers, the government doesn’t appear to have the numbers

Wed Mar 27 2019 - 19:47
Britain would consult with Dublin before imposing direct rule in no-deal Brexit

Britain would consult with Dublin before imposing direct rule in no-deal Brexit

Bradley says if direct rule is restored to deal with issues around Brexit, it will be limited to short-term impact of leaving without deal

Wed Mar 27 2019 - 18:13
May’s Brexit deal: MPs set to vote on alternatives

May’s Brexit deal: MPs set to vote on alternatives

Mounting speculation PM will set date for resignation to get backbenchers on board

Wed Mar 27 2019 - 00:23
Soon to depart Theresa May still has hopes for her Brexit deal

Soon to depart Theresa May still has hopes for her Brexit deal

Indicative votes process may offer the best and last prospect of breaking deadlock

Tue Mar 26 2019 - 20:52
MPs vote to remove control of Brexit from May government

MPs vote to remove control of Brexit from May government

Three junior ministers resign before defying whip to back amendment tabled by Tory Oliver Letwin

Mon Mar 25 2019 - 23:40
Not enough support to put Brexit deal to third vote – May

Not enough support to put Brexit deal to third vote – May

Prime minister cites the absence of devolved institutions in Northern Ireland as one reason she asked the EU to postpone Brexit

Mon Mar 25 2019 - 20:41
Pressure mounts on May to set out timetable for resignation

Pressure mounts on May to set out timetable for resignation

Prime minister meets leading Brexiteers at Chequers in attempt to win support for deal

Mon Mar 25 2019 - 00:00
Brexit D-Day looms for embattled British PM and truculent MPs

Brexit D-Day looms for embattled British PM and truculent MPs

Series of parliamentary votes to take place on alternatives to May’s politically indigestible deal

Sun Mar 24 2019 - 19:01
Brexit: ‘All UK had left was the date. We’ve taken that from them’

Brexit: ‘All UK had left was the date. We’ve taken that from them’

There is a growing view May will have to go if deal is rejected again

Sat Mar 23 2019 - 06:01
Border to be discussed between Ireland and EU as Brexit pressure intensifies

Border to be discussed between Ireland and EU as Brexit pressure intensifies

Merkel notes difficulties of protecting the Belfast Agreement in a no-deal situation

Sat Mar 23 2019 - 01:43
Theresa May hints she may drop third vote on Brexit deal

Theresa May hints she may drop third vote on Brexit deal

MPs could vote on a number of other Brexit options after EU sets new deadline of April 12th

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 20:22
EU leaders have deftly wiped their fingerprints from threat of a no-deal

EU leaders have deftly wiped their fingerprints from threat of a no-deal

Brexiteers will face stark choice between backing May’s deal and risking European elections

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 09:16
Britain’s EU exit on hold for almost two months

Britain’s EU exit on hold for almost two months

EU leaders agree extension if MPs approve British prime minister’s Brexit deal next week

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 01:00
May blames MPs for her request to EU to postpone Brexit

May blames MPs for her request to EU to postpone Brexit

PM points finger in TV address after Tusk rules out extension without MPs voting for deal

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 00:00
British PM poses as people’s champion but criticising MPs may backfire

British PM poses as people’s champion but criticising MPs may backfire

Theresa May’s televised Brexit statement only underlined the turmoil within her party

Wed Mar 20 2019 - 21:37
Theresa May lashes out at MPs for failing to agree way to implement Brexit on time

Theresa May lashes out at MPs for failing to agree way to implement Brexit on time

Varadkar says it is time to ‘cut the British government some slack’ and allow extension

Wed Mar 20 2019 - 21:12
Brexit: Labour urges May to ditch deal and seek fresh approach

Brexit: Labour urges May to ditch deal and seek fresh approach

Dominic Grieve says in Commons he has never felt so ashamed to be a Conservative

Wed Mar 20 2019 - 20:35
EU could reject May’s membership extension request - Coveney

EU could reject May’s membership extension request - Coveney

Justification for an extension must be linked to a new event or a new political process, says Barnier

Wed Mar 20 2019 - 01:00
UK and EU leaders in danger of misunderstanding each other

UK and EU leaders in danger of misunderstanding each other

Both sides want orderly Brexit but May’s job – and Boris’s future one – may depend on it

Tue Mar 19 2019 - 20:09
May to make formal request to EU leaders for Brexit delay

May to make formal request to EU leaders for Brexit delay

Prime minister no longer putting deal to third vote, following Bercow's intervention

Tue Mar 19 2019 - 19:52
May’s latest bid to win Brexit plan approval in disarray

May’s latest bid to win Brexit plan approval in disarray

Speaker of House of Commons said it could not be put to another vote without changes

Tue Mar 19 2019 - 00:40
Bercow’s surprise Brexit intervention a fresh blow to Theresa May

Bercow’s surprise Brexit intervention a fresh blow to Theresa May

Speaker says PM cannot bring back deal to parliament without substantial changes

Tue Mar 19 2019 - 00:04
Brexit: ‘No vote’ on deal this week without DUP and ERG support

Brexit: ‘No vote’ on deal this week without DUP and ERG support

DUP says talks with UK government are focusing on legal assurances and not cash

Mon Mar 18 2019 - 01:16
Brexit talks focused on legal guarantees ‘not cash’, says DUP

Brexit talks focused on legal guarantees ‘not cash’, says DUP

Discussions continuing with British government ahead of third vote on exit deal

Sat Mar 16 2019 - 16:46
Brexit’s next step: Accept a ‘polished turd’ or ballot boxes loom

Brexit’s next step: Accept a ‘polished turd’ or ballot boxes loom

Theresa May still wants MPs to pass her deal. Will the DUP help drag it over the line?

Sat Mar 16 2019 - 06:00
UK government tries to win over DUP in ‘constructive’ talks

UK government tries to win over DUP in ‘constructive’ talks

Nigel Dodds says party does not want a no-deal Brexit but needs further guarantees

Fri Mar 15 2019 - 19:29
After the chaos and humiliation, May has a relatively good day

After the chaos and humiliation, May has a relatively good day

DUP and UK government ministers to continue negotiations for necessary deal support

Fri Mar 15 2019 - 01:00
Tories narrowly win vote to keep control of Brexit process

Tories narrowly win vote to keep control of Brexit process

MPs reject amendment that would have seen UK Parliament control how Brexit proceeds

Thu Mar 14 2019 - 20:32
British defence ministry to fund all costs of Bloody Sunday accused

British defence ministry to fund all costs of Bloody Sunday accused

Minister says his government will urgently reform system for dealing with legacy issues

Thu Mar 14 2019 - 15:56
British government pledges legal support to soldier charged over Bloody Sunday

British government pledges legal support to soldier charged over Bloody Sunday

DUP’s Gregory Campbell says ‘massive imbalance’ in legacy investigations into Troubles

Thu Mar 14 2019 - 12:19
MPs’ choice: Pass May’s Brexit deal or face lengthy article 50 extension

MPs’ choice: Pass May’s Brexit deal or face lengthy article 50 extension

Officials in Brussels suggest that long extension could run from nine to 21 months

Thu Mar 14 2019 - 04:30
Theresa May tells MPs they must pass her Brexit deal or face long departure delay

Theresa May tells MPs they must pass her Brexit deal or face long departure delay

British PM issues warning after House of Commons votes to rule out no-deal exit

Thu Mar 14 2019 - 00:08
No-deal Brexit would trigger talks on direct rule in North, says Gove

No-deal Brexit would trigger talks on direct rule in North, says Gove

Stormont suspension not sustainable if UK crashes out and Dublin ‘engagement’ needed

Wed Mar 13 2019 - 21:16
British government acknowledges regime will hurt North’s businesses

British government acknowledges regime will hurt North’s businesses

Irish beef exports destined for rest of the United Kingdom will be subject to tariffs

Wed Mar 13 2019 - 08:06
No new checks on goods moving across Border to Northern Ireland in no-deal Brexit

No new checks on goods moving across Border to Northern Ireland in no-deal Brexit

All Irish beef and dairy products will be able to enter Northern Ireland tariff-free

Wed Mar 13 2019 - 07:36
May’s Brexit deal rejected by House of Commons for a second time

May’s Brexit deal rejected by House of Commons for a second time

Wed Mar 13 2019 - 00:12
Free vote on no-deal Brexit is testament to May’s powerlessness

Free vote on no-deal Brexit is testament to May’s powerlessness

EU now in a stronger negotiating position than ever, but no deal remains legal default

Tue Mar 12 2019 - 22:26
Sombre Commons rejects May deal again after day of Brexit drama

Sombre Commons rejects May deal again after day of Brexit drama

Decisive rejection leaves MPs facing ‘unenviable choices’, prime minister says

Tue Mar 12 2019 - 22:06
Theresa May says she has secured 'exactly' what Commons asked for

Theresa May says she has secured 'exactly' what Commons asked for

Juncker says there will be no further chances on agreement and Varadkar approves latest offer

Tue Mar 12 2019 - 09:31
May and Juncker agree ‘legally binding’ changes to NI backstop

May and Juncker agree ‘legally binding’ changes to NI backstop

Joint interpretive instrument means EU cannot trap UK in backstop indefinitely

Tue Mar 12 2019 - 07:22
Backstop deal gives May fighting chance of winning Commons approval for her deal

Backstop deal gives May fighting chance of winning Commons approval for her deal

If latest deal satisfies the DUP, most Tory Brexiteers are likely to fall into line

Tue Mar 12 2019 - 06:18
Theresa May prepares for crucial vote in House of Commons on Tuesday

Theresa May prepares for crucial vote in House of Commons on Tuesday

Leo Varadkar hosts Michel Barnier at private pre-match dinner in Dublin

Mon Mar 11 2019 - 01:51
State to use emergency orders for Brexit checkpoints

State to use emergency orders for Brexit checkpoints

Brexit briefing papers show legal complications of managing a crash-out scenario

Mon Mar 11 2019 - 01:44
Little optimism in Brussels as talks between EU and UK continue

Little optimism in Brussels as talks between EU and UK continue

DUP’s Nigel Dodds says new Barnier offer on Brexit ‘neither realistic nor sensible’

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 00:24
Technical solution could be ‘piloted’ during post-Brexit transition period

Technical solution could be ‘piloted’ during post-Brexit transition period

Westminster committee says more trust and goodwill needed between Britain and EU

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 00:01
Brexit: Contents of ‘Cox’s codpiece’ could swing meaningful vote

Brexit: Contents of ‘Cox’s codpiece’ could swing meaningful vote

May’s hopes for her deal rest on persuading DUP and Brexiteers on the backstop

Fri Mar 08 2019 - 01:00
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