The prime minister flew to Strasbourg and won concessions on the “backstop” plan for the Irish border. Whether they are enough remains unclear.
Tag: Great Britain Withdrawal from EU (Brexit)
France Gets a Taste of Post-Brexit Mayhem
The French government says preparations are in place for Britain’s leaving the European Union without a deal. But employees at the border are not so sure.
Can U.K.’s Labour Party Survive Brexit?
The party leader, Jeremy Corbyn, tried to play both sides of the debate over leaving the European Union. Now, that “productive ambiguity” is tearing Labour apart.
Of Civil Wars and Family Feuds: Brexit Is More Divisive Than Ever
Britain’s planned departure from the European Union has split homes and workplaces, friendships and marriages. The divide shows no sign of narrowing.
Soft Brexit? Hard Brexit? How About Endless Brexit?
Even if Parliament approves the government’s plan, Britain has yet to define its new relationship with Europe. In other words, after two torturous years, nothing is settled.
Deadline Looming, Britain Tries Again to Sway Brussels on ‘Irish Backstop’
British lawmakers were watching closely as the attorney general, Geoffrey Cox, was negotiating changes to the Brexit deal that might win the support, at last, of a parliamentary majority.
White Meat or Dark? Brexit Muddles the Picture
One sector of British agriculture illustrates why an abrupt departure from the European Union would be so disruptive to trade.
How Does He Survive? The Curious Case of ‘Failing Grayling’
As transport secretary, Chris Grayling awarded an $18 million ferry contract to a firm with no ferries. That was far from his first fiasco.
What Goes On in Those Brexit Talks in Brussels? ‘Nothing,’ Document Says
A confidential summary of the discussions between Prime Minister Theresa May and European Union leaders confirms what most people pretty much assumed.
May Allows Parliament Vote for a Short Extension to Delay Brexit
Under pressure from her own party, Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain promised Parliament on Tuesday that it would have a vote to delay Britain’s exit if it rejected her withdrawal plans.