European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will listen to British Prime Minister Theresa May update on the UK Brexit plans on December 4, Friday, a spokesperson of the relevant service said. (Image: illustration). British PM May to speak to Juncker on Friday: BBC https://t.co/pXZAjmX7nB pic.twitter.com/bxnOd9X6lj — Reuters (@Reuters) January 4, 2019 At present, according to polls, the…
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May does not prepare II referendum
Theresa May government is not preparing for a second referendum on Brexit, ministers said on Sunday December 16, defending the text of Prime Minister’s deal with EU27, intending to get Westminster approval with a few amendments. Theresa May has angrily condemned calls for a second Brexit referendum from former Prime Minister Tony Blair. #Brexit https://t.co/N2va0NmcFl…
Juncker’s double game with May
In hope to promote her Article 50 deal among UK lawmakers in Westminster British Prime Minister Theresa May requested clarifications from Brussels, however instead of the shoulder, she received an elbow from EU top executive Jean-Claude Juncker, who criticized Britons as being ‘nebulous‘ . NEW – Two expert lipreaders tell 5 News that Theresa May accuses…
EU drafts Irish border solutions to save Brexit deal
European Union “stands ready to examine whether any further assurance can be provided” to the UK over the Irish border in Article 50 Agreement between the EU27 and the Britain. Important meeting with @sebastiankurz this morning, ahead of #EUCO(Art50). Thanks to @EU2018AT for the excellent cooperation and for guiding the Council through a crucial moment…
Tusk meets Barnier ahead of EU Summit
The EU27 leaders will meet in the framework of Summit on December 13 to discuss the situation around Brexit, and latest developments in the UK. “We will not renegotiate the deal, including the backstop, but we are ready to discuss how to facilitate UK ratification. As time is running out, we will also discuss our…
May warned her downfall would obstruct Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May, confronted with a vote of no confidence in her leadership of the Conservative Party, said any new leader would have to extend the March 29 deadline for Britain’s exit from the European Union. Theresa May makes her case for remaining in leadership as the Conservative Party triggers a vote of…
May visits Brussels in hope to save deal
British Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to pay visit to European leaders, and European Commission, seeking flexibility to introduce changes to her Brexit deal in a crucial attempt to save it, after postponing a vote that she admitted would fail to approve the deal. (Image above: illustration). I will meet @theresa_may this evening in…
Brexit vote in House of Commons postponed
Prime Minister Theresa May abruptly postponed a the vote on Article 50 deal in House of Commons, admitting there is obstacle on the way to implement the scheduled steps of departure. British Prime Minister Theresa May pulls vote on her divorce deal, thrusting #Brexit into the unknown https://t.co/uQ2sQxSavQ via @kyliemaclellan @piperliza pic.twitter.com/BTDJDI9r3u — Reuters (@Reuters)…
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,…
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