Vice-president of the European Parliament Fabio Castaldo (Italy, 5SM) reminded that ‘no-deal‘ Brexit will affect the UK more than the EU, although the bloc is preparing itself for this scenario as well. Castaldo warned that ‘no-deal’ will lead to uncertainty and even “chaos” for trade and political relationship on both sides of the Channel. “I still hope…
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Irish border amendment proposal
Three lawmakers loyal to Prime Minister Theresa May have proposed new Brexit safeguards to offer the Westminster on the issue of Northern Ireland in a bid to help the leader to win a crucial vote approving the government’s Article 50 deal. May is struggling to get her Withdrawal Agreement with the European Union through Parliament…
May proceeds with Brexit vote
Parliament’s vote on Brexit deal will go ahead on December 11, Prime Minister Theresa May’s office confirmed, rejecting suggestions from lawmakers that she should seek ways to avoid a defeat so dramatic it might lead to the fall of government. The Brexit deal explained. #BackTheBrexitDeal pic.twitter.com/HvWdvqHRdo — Theresa May (@theresa_may) November 23, 2018 May has…
EU top jurist suggests cancellation of Brexit
The European Union’s top legal adviser said the UK had the right to withdraw its Article 50 notice, and cancel Brexit plans, opening a new dimension for Prime Minister Theresa May’s plans to leave the EU, which could be rejected in Westminster next week. EU court advisor says Britain can end #Brexit unilaterally https://t.co/YohsWsuby3 pic.twitter.com/MjkFirjQRM —…
Westminster scheduled vote on Brexit deal goes ahead
Next week’s Westminster vote on British Prime Minister Theresa May’s deal will go ahead, interior minister Sajid Javid said, rejecting media speculation that the government might not proceed with the vote in fear of losing it. Coming up: A constitutional crisis in the UK if the government does not publish Brexit legal advice in full,…
UK assesses ‘no-deal’ effects
The UK government continues issue warnings of “no-deal” Brexit would be damaging fo the economy, but acknowledged that Prime Minister Theresa May’s draft approved by the EU, but opposed by many of her own political family, would also leave the economy worse off than staying in the EU. The Brexit Deal for jobs and our…
Brexit deal: EU expects UK statesmen to act responsibly
Prime Minister Theresa May will have a hard time getting the House of Commons‘ approval of the Article 50 deal , criticized by both the most pro-Brexit and pro-European MPs. A negative vote would provoke a ‘hard Brexit‘ or departure from the EU on the WTO rules on March 29, the break-away feared by the…
After Brussels May heads to conquer Westminster
In spite of the unanimous EU endorsement of Article 50 deal, the risks of ‘hard Brexit‘ remain high, and the departure of the UK under the WTO is probable, especially taking into account the atmosphere of disbelief in the Agreement as the best possible outcome, and a fair compromise. I will take this deal back to…
#EUCO: Brexit deal endorsed in Brussels
European Union leaders formally endorsed a Brexit deal at a Brussels Summit urging UK Parliament to back Prime Minister Theresa May’s package. Although approved unanimously by EU27, and already receiving positive signals faces from the European parliament the deal is confronted with a solid opposition by MPs. #EUCO #Brexit Summit unveils in good faith #UK…
Madrid agrees to Brexit deal ending Gibraltar raw
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez made a statement on Gibraltar, ending the 11-hours long drama over the Rock, in his speech he explained the significance of the territory for Spain. However he started his announcement with a declaration of the Brexit Summit, taking place in Brussels tomorrow, and agreement of his government to endorse Brexit deal. 🔴EN…
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