Lawmakers rejected a motion to support the government’s Brexit negotiating strategy, deepening strains within both the Conservative and Labour parties.
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British Parliament’s Bid to Break Its Brexit Deadlock Is Delayed. Again.
After a crippling defeat for her Brexit plan on Tuesday, Prime Minister Theresa May will allow lawmakers to debate and vote on alternatives. But not until Jan. 29.
News Analysis: Theresa May, Britain’s Lady of Perpetual Crisis
A day after a historic defeat in Parliament, Theresa May survived a second effort to oust her. “It feels like a parallel universe,” said a newscaster.
Corbyn Will Decide Fate of Brexit, Whether He Wants to or Not
Britain’s opposition leader has strained to keep his options open on E.U. withdrawal. But his party’s votes will be critical to the outcome, and time is running out.
Theresa May Survives No-Confidence Vote in British Parliament
A day after a crushing defeat on her plan for leaving the European Union, the prime minister held onto her job, but she has no obvious way forward on Brexit.
Live Briefing: Brexit Vote: Parliament to Decide on E.U. Withdrawal Plan
After two and a half years of negotiation, argument and posturing, Parliament will finally vote on a bill that dictates the terms of Britain’s departure from the E.U.
For Theresa May, Still at Odds With Parliament, the Brexit Walls Are Closing In
With two losses in Parliament this week and almost certain defeat for her plan next week, her room to maneuver is dwindling rapidly.
Brexit Is Coming Down to a Game of Brinkmanship
After postponing a vote on her unpopular E.U. withdrawal agreement last month, little has changed for Prime Minister Theresa May. But the endgame could be weeks away.
‘No Deal’ Brexit Finding Favor With British Conservatives
A new poll of Conservative Party members shows that 57 percent prefer leaving the European Union without a deal, despite warnings of price increases and food shortages.
Did Jeremy Corbyn Call Theresa May ‘a Stupid Woman’?
A camera captured Britain’s opposition leader mouthing several words after being harangued by the prime minister. Her party’s lawmakers are demanding an apology.