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.
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May Requests Brexit Delay
Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain spoke to Parliament on Wednesday about her request to delay Brexit until June 30. Parliament has previously rejected her plans to leave the European Union twice.
Donald Trump Jr. Scolds Theresa May Over Brexit: ‘Was It All a Ruse?’
In an op-ed for a British newspaper, President Trump’s eldest son said his father’s advice had been ignored and accused “European elites” of derailing the process.
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.
Theresa May Is Warned She Cannot Hold a Third Vote on Her Brexit Plan
John Bercow, the speaker of the House of Commons, has ruled that the plan cannot be brought before Parliament unless it undergoes “substantial” alterations.
The Interpreter: How a Strange Massachusetts Election Helps Explain Britain’s Brexit Chaos
Meet Mayor Jasiel Correia. Fall River residents voted to kick him out. They also voted to keep him in. Confusing? It’s nothing next to what Britain’s wrestling with.
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.
What’s Driving Automakers Out of Europe?
Blame has been cast on events like Brexit, but there are other changes that are reshaping the industry globally.
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.