As speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow won fame and helped lawmakers shape Brexit. Now he’s quitting, and nine lawmakers want his job.
Tag: Great Britain Withdrawal from EU (Brexit)
Boris Johnson Sends Letter to E.U. Asking for Brexit Delay
After a rebuke by lawmakers in Parliament, the British prime minister warned that an extension would be bad for both sides.
What Happened in Today’s Brexit Vote
In a blow to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, lawmakers passed an amendment to delay a definitive vote on his draft deal. He later sent an unsigned letter to the E.U. asking for a deadline extension.
Anti-Brexit Protesters Descend on London as Parliament Debates
The rally’s organizers said they hoped more than a million people would join a demonstration rejecting Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s withdrawal deal.
The Cost of Boris Johnson’s Brexit Drive: A Fractured U. K.?
The proposed exit deal promises to accentuate centrifugal forces that were already pulling Scotland and Northern Ireland out of the United Kingdom.
What Boris Johnson Needs to Do to Win Parliament’s Vote on Brexit
Three groups of lawmakers are key as the prime minister aims to get approval for his deal on Saturday. He needs around 30 lawmakers to change sides.
European Union’s Message to U.K.: Just Leave Already
Showing unusual flexibility but keeping its red lines, Brussels agreed to a quick Brexit deal with Boris Johnson, and hopes he can pass it at home.
Unionists in Northern Ireland Feel Betrayed by Brexit Deal
The unionists were upset by Boris Johnson’s decision to sign off on a deal with the European Union without support from the lawmakers who represent them.
Key Moments as E.U. Leaders Endorsed a Brexit Deal With Boris Johnson
Support for the deal from Parliament and Northern Irish lawmakers is far from assured.
What Is in the New Brexit Deal?
Northern Ireland’s border controls and its ability to make trade rules are among the central issues covered in the latest agreement between the E.U. and Britain.