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May’s allies have pep in their step amid Brexit deal optimism

May’s allies have pep in their step amid Brexit deal optimism

Brussels still sceptical about May winning parliamentary approval for her deal even with further reassurances on the backstop

Wed Dec 19 2018 - 01:00
Brexit: EU dismisses London’s talk of ‘managed no-deal’

Brexit: EU dismisses London’s talk of ‘managed no-deal’

Brussels to publish no-deal contingency plans as UK readies troops in case of disorder

Wed Dec 19 2018 - 00:26
UK ramps up planning and logistics for no-deal Brexit

UK ramps up planning and logistics for no-deal Brexit

Ad campaigns will advise firms of necessary steps, with army preparing for contingencies

Tue Dec 18 2018 - 20:17
Series of Commons votes on Brexit deal unlikely to bring much clarity

Series of Commons votes on Brexit deal unlikely to bring much clarity

Labour’s no-confidence motion does not oblige May to move forward vote on deal

Tue Dec 18 2018 - 01:00
Brexit: Jeremy Corbyn tables no-confidence motion in Theresa May

Brexit: Jeremy Corbyn tables no-confidence motion in Theresa May

MPs to vote on deal in week of January 14th, prime minister tells Commons

Mon Dec 17 2018 - 16:29
Brexit: Second referendum would further divide UK, May to tell Commons

Brexit: Second referendum would further divide UK, May to tell Commons

Some cabinet ministers believe MPs should have ‘indicative vote’ on alternative options

Sun Dec 16 2018 - 22:30
May puts a brave face on EU summit outcome

May puts a brave face on EU summit outcome

British PM says official conclusions of meeting of 27 leaders represented progress

Fri Dec 14 2018 - 20:14
Summit shows that EU cannot solve May’s parliamentary problem

Summit shows that EU cannot solve May’s parliamentary problem

May seized on the conclusions which stated that the backstop would be temporary

Fri Dec 14 2018 - 19:58
Support is likely to grow for second referendum as other options fall away

Support is likely to grow for second referendum as other options fall away

Prediction that May would have to bring Brexit deal before Commons a number of times

Fri Dec 14 2018 - 01:00
EU leaders reject May’s plea to redefine Border backstop

EU leaders reject May’s plea to redefine Border backstop

‘We don’t want the UK to think there can be any form of renegotiation whatsoever,’ says Juncker

Fri Dec 14 2018 - 00:02
Theresa May says EU must offer backstop assurances to avoid no-deal Brexit

Theresa May says EU must offer backstop assurances to avoid no-deal Brexit

PM tells European leaders she can get exit deal through parliament with ‘right assurances’

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 21:57
May’s promise to DUP could make Brexit deal impossible

May’s promise to DUP could make Brexit deal impossible

Analysis: British PM has set a bar for EU negotiations that may be impossible to overcome

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 02:00
May survives confidence vote but faces battle over backstop

May survives confidence vote but faces battle over backstop

Prime minister wins by 200 votes to 117 and pledges to seek legal assurances from EU

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 00:18
Theresa May survives confidence vote but says she will not lead Tories into next election

Theresa May survives confidence vote but says she will not lead Tories into next election

Conservative MPs back British prime minister as Brexit deal hangs in the balance

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 22:54
Day of drama ends with victory for May in confidence vote

Day of drama ends with victory for May in confidence vote

Prime minister tells MPs she recognises she cannot lead Tories into election set for 2022

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 21:42
If May loses, Brexit could be delayed or even abandoned

If May loses, Brexit could be delayed or even abandoned

Analysis: It seems if May wins tonight’s vote by any margin, she will stay put

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 10:58
EU willing to give May assurances backstop not intended as permanent

EU willing to give May assurances backstop not intended as permanent

Juncker says there is ‘no room whatsoever’ for renegotiation of the withdrawal treaty

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 00:32
Mood shifts against May as she seeks support for Brexit deal

Mood shifts against May as she seeks support for Brexit deal

Conservative hardliners believe they are close to triggering confidence vote on prime minister

Tue Dec 11 2018 - 20:31
Brexit: Chance of confidence vote in May's leadership has increased

Brexit: Chance of confidence vote in May's leadership has increased

Analysis: Prime minister’s enemies on the Conservative backbenches are ready to strike again

Tue Dec 11 2018 - 01:00
May begins tour of European capitals to seek improvements to Brexit deal

May begins tour of European capitals to seek improvements to Brexit deal

Prime minister calls off Commons vote on the deal rather than face crushing defeat

Tue Dec 11 2018 - 01:00
May claims she can get EU to guarantee backstop will be temporary

May claims she can get EU to guarantee backstop will be temporary

UK government has lost control and is in disarray, says Corbyn as key vote cancelled

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 20:25
Theresa May faces crucial 48 hours as MPs threaten to defeat her Brexit plan

Theresa May faces crucial 48 hours as MPs threaten to defeat her Brexit plan

British PM speaks to Leo Varadkar by phone ahead of vote in the House of Commons

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 00:40
Pressure builds on May to delay Brexit deal vote

Pressure builds on May to delay Brexit deal vote

Some Conservatives fear vote will bring big defeat for May and doom her Brexit proposal

Sun Dec 09 2018 - 20:36
Brexit: Eight things that might happen after Tuesday's Commons vote

Brexit: Eight things that might happen after Tuesday's Commons vote

Parliamentary vote could have a number of possible outcomes, including another referendum

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 05:55
UK ports could face six months of delays after no-deal Brexit

UK ports could face six months of delays after no-deal Brexit

More than recommended six weeks of medicines should be stockpiled – health minister

Fri Dec 07 2018 - 20:17
Brexit: MPs hear of laughter in Tipperary and Galway

Brexit: MPs hear of laughter in Tipperary and Galway

London Letter: Democracy, damage and cross-sea trade key subjects of Brexit talks

Fri Dec 07 2018 - 07:24
May ministerial roadshow to comb Britain to promote Brexit deal

May ministerial roadshow to comb Britain to promote Brexit deal

Protective elements of proposed exit accord will be highlighted amid calls to stall vote

Thu Dec 06 2018 - 23:30
Brexit debate: Denis Staunton’s main takeaways from day two

Brexit debate: Denis Staunton’s main takeaways from day two

The politics of Northern Ireland look set to sink agreement in next week’s vote

Thu Dec 06 2018 - 01:00
Brexit: May weighs up offering backstop vote to MPs

Brexit: May weighs up offering backstop vote to MPs

No changes sought to withdrawal agreement, Downing Street stresses

Wed Dec 05 2018 - 20:00
What's next for Brexit after May's humiliating defeats?

What's next for Brexit after May's humiliating defeats?

Contempt finding and move by Conservative rebels backdrop for next five days of talks

Wed Dec 05 2018 - 09:13
Brexit reversal for May after House of Commons defeat

Brexit reversal for May after House of Commons defeat

Pro-European Tories join opposition to pass motion for greater say over EU exit

Wed Dec 05 2018 - 01:00
MPs secure the right to greater control over Brexit process

MPs secure the right to greater control over Brexit process

Theresa May’s deal in danger as ministers found in contempt of parliament

Tue Dec 04 2018 - 21:16
Brexit deal gives UK control of borders, laws and money, May to tell MPs

Brexit deal gives UK control of borders, laws and money, May to tell MPs

No-deal Brexit would result in indefinite Border backstop, attorney general tells MPs

Tue Dec 04 2018 - 01:00
Cox outlines pragmatic defence for Brexit to Commons sceptics

Cox outlines pragmatic defence for Brexit to Commons sceptics

Warts and all presentation of backstop details unlikely to win over May’s critics

Mon Dec 03 2018 - 20:16
Backstop will be ‘painful’ for both EU and UK, says attorney general

Backstop will be ‘painful’ for both EU and UK, says attorney general

‘Think of what the EU is now accepting,’ British government’s legal advisor tells MPs

Mon Dec 03 2018 - 19:37
Shock of no-deal Brexit would be immense – Bank of England

Shock of no-deal Brexit would be immense – Bank of England

Collapse in sterling could push Irish economy into recession and cost many jobs

Thu Nov 29 2018 - 01:00
Chilling Brexit report might send MPs running to a ‘Norway plus’

Chilling Brexit report might send MPs running to a ‘Norway plus’

Bank of England warnings will influence what happens if May’s deal is rejected

Wed Nov 28 2018 - 22:30
May’s government refuses to publish details of Brexit deal legal advice

May’s government refuses to publish details of Brexit deal legal advice

Backbench opposition to agreement grows as Downing Street briefs Conservative MPs

Tue Nov 27 2018 - 22:18
May faces uphill struggle to secure crunch Brexit vote

May faces uphill struggle to secure crunch Brexit vote

PM may gamble that negative market reaction will persuade MPs to change their minds

Tue Nov 27 2018 - 01:00
May to visit Belfast on Tuesday in attempt to sell Brexit deal

May to visit Belfast on Tuesday in attempt to sell Brexit deal

MPs to begin debating withdrawal agreement next week ahead of December 11th vote

Mon Nov 26 2018 - 22:30
May to warn of ‘division and uncertainty’ if MPs reject EU deal

May to warn of ‘division and uncertainty’ if MPs reject EU deal

British prime minister to argue deal delivers Brexit while protecting jobs and livelihoods

Sun Nov 25 2018 - 22:30
Summit a staging post on way to more dangerous negotiations

Summit a staging post on way to more dangerous negotiations

If MPs reject Brexit deal, Theresa May can expect little immediate help from Brussels

Sun Nov 25 2018 - 19:35
EU leaders set to adopt Brexit withdrawal treaty

EU leaders set to adopt Brexit withdrawal treaty

Officials finalise treaty and declaration texts ahead of meeting of leaders in Brussels

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 01:00
May refuses to rule out resigning if MPs reject Brexit deal

May refuses to rule out resigning if MPs reject Brexit deal

Downing Street dismisses speculation about second vote if Commons rejects deal

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 19:08
UK to seek Irish help in technological solution to keep Border open

UK to seek Irish help in technological solution to keep Border open

Dublin willing to consider ‘sensible and realistic’ solutions proven effective

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 06:00
May tells MPs Brexit agreement ‘a good deal for Britain’

May tells MPs Brexit agreement ‘a good deal for Britain’

Prime minister faced hostile reception in Commons as deal called ‘26 pages of waffle’

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 21:34
Political declaration still leaves May far from Commons majority

Political declaration still leaves May far from Commons majority

Demands on immigration and security met but frictionless trade not mentioned

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 21:08
Sulky silence and hard stares as May fails to conjure up magic

Sulky silence and hard stares as May fails to conjure up magic

With little support for Brexit deal, PM hints at concessions on future relationship with EU

Wed Nov 21 2018 - 19:09
Bradley says draft Brexit deal offers safeguards around backstop

Bradley says draft Brexit deal offers safeguards around backstop

DUP’s Jim Shannon claims the endorsement of the deal by the Ulster Farmers’ Union had not been cleared at the highest level

Wed Nov 21 2018 - 18:59
May warns Brexiteers they could jeopardise UK’s departure from EU

May warns Brexiteers they could jeopardise UK’s departure from EU

British prime minister rejects calls to renegotiate draft withdrawal agreement

Wed Nov 21 2018 - 16:39
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