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Theresa May to make ‘new, bold offer’ in Brexit bill
British Prime Minister Theresa May said she will present a “new, bold offer” to lawmakers with “an improved package of measures” in a final attempt to get the Brexit divorce deal through parliament before she leaves office.
Brexit talks collapse as Theresa May’s government crumbles
Britain’s tumultuous divorce from the EU was again in disarray on Friday after the opposition Labour Party declared last-ditch talks dead due to Prime Minister Theresa May’s crumbling government.
Theresa May could give details of resignation date next week
The Prime Minister may offer a “clear understanding” of her timetable for departure next week, the chairman of the backbench 1922 Committee has said.
Theresa May rejects calls for resignation deadline
Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday resisted demands from within her party to give a clear timetable for stepping down, with her spokesman insisting she would stay until Britain’s exit from the EU is finalised.
Theresa May working with Labour party on Brexit agreement
The British government is working to reach a Brexit agreement with the opposition Labour Party which can win the support of parliament, Prime Minister Theresa May said
Main UK parties take Brexit battering in local elections
Britain’s governing Conservatives and the Labour main opposition took a drubbing Friday in English local elections as voters vented their frustration with the Brexit deadlock.
Fiona Onasanya becomes first UK MP removed from office
Fiona Onasanya has become the first ever MP to be removed from office following a recall petition.
UK central bank to assess economic impact of Brexit delay
The Bank of England is set to provide its first forecasts of what Britain’s Brexit delay will mean for the British economy.
Voters set to punish Theresa May’s Conservatives over Brexit delay
English voters are expected to use local government elections on Thursday to punish Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservative Party over its failure to deliver Brexit, revealing a divided and dissatisfied electorate.
Brexit: Labour rejects call to back second referendum
Rejecting a campaign by deputy leader Tom Watson, the National Executive Committee announced that its manifesto for the forthcoming European election would be “fully in line” with its existing policy of partial backing for a second poll.
Funeral for young journalist shot dead in Northern Ireland
A journalist killed by a dissident republican paramilitary in Northern Ireland is to be laid to rest on Wednesday at a ceremony celebrating her life to be attended by British Prime Minister Theresa May.
British MPs back Brexit delay by one vote
British parliamentarians have narrowly approved a bill seeking to delay Brexit, as they attempt to avoid a no-deal exit from the European Union.
Donald Trump to make state visit to UK June 3
US President Donald Trump will make a state visit to Britain June 3-5, just ahead of D-Day commemorations in France, officials said on Tuesday, as campaigners announced large-scale protests against him.
New IRA admits to the killing of journalist in Northern Ireland
Dissident republican group the New IRA admitted on Tuesday responsibility for killing Northern Irish journalist Lyra McKee during rioting in the city of Londonderry last week, in a statement to The Irish News.
Brexit chaos leaves Scotland on independence tightrope
With Britain tearing its hair out over the Brexit confusion, Scotland’s government is biding its time as it prepares for the ultimate prize — independence.
Theresa May faces quit call after securing Brexit delay
British Prime Minister Theresa May faced down a call to resign on Thursday as she implored MPs to resolve the Brexit impasse at last after the EU granted a new six-month delay.
Britain gets flexible Brexit till October
European leaders agreed with Britain on Thursday to delay Brexit by up to six months, saving the continent from what could have been a chaotic no-deal departure at the end of the week.
EU pushes to delay Brexit by one year
European leaders will gather in Brussels later on Wednesday to decide on the United Kingdom’s immediate future in the European Union.
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