The bloc’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, said there was no alternative to the British prime minister’s plan, even with a long extension.
Tag: Great Britain Withdrawal from EU (Brexit)
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.
A Customs Union for Britain: How One Brexit Idea Might Work
Lawmakers came close to endorsing a “softer” British withdrawal from the E.U. that would have eased barriers to trade.
What’s the Secret to Reaching 111? ‘Avoid Dying,’ but ‘Porridge Is Helpful’
Alfred Smith and Bob Weighton were both born on March 29, 1908. But Britain’s oldest men say they’re as puzzled as anyone about the secret to longevity.
‘We’re in the Last Hour’: Democracy Itself Is on Trial in Brexit, Britons Say
Britons on both sides of the issue are angry and embarrassed at the spectacle in Parliament, and they are losing faith in their political system.
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.
The Interpreter: Brexit Mess Reflects Democracy’s New Era of Tear-It-All-Down
Britain’s breakdown represents a much wider phenomenon. Across Western democracies, politics are increasingly defined by opposition — to everything.
Live Briefing: Theresa May’s Brexit Deal Is Rejected by U.K. Parliament
Lawmakers refused, for a third time, to back the prime minister’s deal to withdraw Britain from the European Union.
Live Briefing: Brexit Live Updates: U.K. Parliament to Vote on Theresa May’s Departure Deal
Lawmakers will vote a third time on the prime minister’s deal to withdraw Britain from the European Union, and she has promised to step down if it passes.
The Man Trying to Make Sense of Brexit Is Tired and Would Like to Stop Now
Jon Worth’s meticulous Brexit flowcharts attempt to chart every possibility. But the task is basically impossible.