The British prime minister is likely to get more time from the European Union, but perhaps not the deadline she wants.
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Europe Holds Summit With China, More Skeptically This Time
An annual European Union meeting with China is beset by new worries about Beijing’s ambitions and practices, market barriers and industrial espionage.
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.
Brexit Goes Back to Square One as Parliament Rejects May’s Plan a Third Time
The now routine defeat for the prime minister’s exit plan also underscores that Parliament itself has no idea what to do.
E.U. Approves Brexit Extension, but Chaotic Departure Still Looms
The short extension was conditioned on Parliament’s approving a withdrawal deal it has already rejected twice by decisive margins.
News analysis: Theresa May’s Message to Britain at a Perilous Moment: It’s Parliament’s Fault
In an address to the nation Wednesday night, the prime minister lashed out, blaming squabbling lawmakers for the Brexit paralysis. They did not react well.
E.U. Officials Agree to Brexit Delay, but With Conditions
As Britain’s political crisis deepens, the bloc agreed to an extension, but only if Parliament passes a withdrawal plan it has twice rejected.
Scapegoat or Hero? John Bercow, Commons Speaker, Upends Brexit
After Mr. Bercow ruled out a third Brexit vote, he instantly became one of the most hated — and admired — men in the country.
News analysis: Brussels, Sick of Brexit, Braces for a Deadline Debate
Britain will seek an extension on its E.U. withdrawal process. Any one of 27 national leaders could refuse. And they have reason to fear a long delay.
Britain’s Parliament Votes to Delay Brexit, but Not to Control It
After a very trying week, Prime Minister Theresa May enjoyed a rare legislative victory, if a small one, when lawmakers left her in the driver’s seat.