Mrs. May has promised to step down if British lawmakers approve her proposal. Whatever the outcome of the June vote, her tenure as prime minister seems close to its end.
Author: STEPHEN CASTLE
Nigel Farage, Brexit’s Loudest Voice, Seizes Comeback Chance
The polarizing but effective populist shifted his focus to media work after the 2016 referendum. Now he’s back with a new party and an accusation of betrayal.
Pompeo Attacks China and Warns Britain Over Huawei Security Risks
Cooperation with the Chinese company could put American intelligence sharing with Britain at risk, the secretary of state said on a London visit.
A Brexit Backlash in Local Elections: Main Parties Lose Seats
The governing Conservatives lost more than 1,300 seats and the opposition Labour Party around 80 as smaller parties and independents made gains.
What Is a Leak? U.K. Defense Secretary’s Firing in Huawei Case Is in a Murky Zone
The government says Gavin Williamson committed a grievous security breach. He says he did no such thing. The way the British news media work, both are possible.
Punched, Throttled and Driven Off the Road: Anger Rises in U.K. Vote
Brexit has poisoned politics in Britain all the way down to the local level, where candidates in this week’s council elections have been physically attacked.
Brexit? Just Give Us a Break, U.K. Lawmakers Say
Sure, there was some anger over the delayed withdrawal. But most members were looking forward to a holiday from the hellish pressures of recent months.
As Theresa May Pleads for 2nd Brexit Delay, Some See a ‘Begging Tour’
The British prime minister is likely to get more time from the European Union, but perhaps not the deadline she wants.
Brexit Enters the ‘Flextension’ Era. It Could Be Short.
With Britain facing a long extension, the idea is to add a provision for shortening the delay if Parliament should agree on an exit deal.
Parliament Votes Down Brexit Alternatives, Worsening Deadlock
Lawmakers rejected alternative proposals to Prime Minister Theresa May’s already-rejected proposal, with less than two weeks until an April 12 deadline.