The party speaks for anti-Brexit Catholics in Northern Ireland, and its seven votes could make a difference. But it refuses on principle to participate.
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What Do Ireland and Northern Ireland Want From Brexit?
The two players most affected by the “Irish backstop” and the wrangling over their common border often get left out of the conversation. Can both be satisfied?
Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn Open Treacherous Brexit Negotiation
Can the two leaders overcome their antagonistic history and find a way out of the quagmire? The government said the talks got off to a constructive start. Labour was less optimistic.
What Would a No-Deal Brexit Look Like?
A no-deal Brexit, once unthinkable, could happen in less than two weeks, barring a deadline extension. Here are some of the likely consequences.
Theresa May Will Reach Out to Labour in Bid to Avoid Disorderly Brexit
The prime minister made the surprising offer after a fractious meeting with her cabinet, and said she would seek a second delay to Britain’s withdrawal from the bloc.
Britain Will Have to Pass Theresa May’s Brexit Plan, E.U. Warns
The bloc’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, said there was no alternative to the British prime minister’s plan, even with a long extension.
Protesters Bare Almost All to U.K. Parliament, Which Can’t Look Away
Lawmakers struggled to focus on a Brexit debate as climate protesters stripped in the public gallery.
Britain Will Have to Pass Theresa May’s Brexit Plan, E.U. Warns
The bloc’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, said there was no alternative to the British prime minister’s plan, even with a long extension.
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.