As the debate grinds toward a climax, Ireland is getting a familiar feeling: “The British,” as one person said, “are about to kick us in the teeth again.”
Tag: Great Britain Withdrawal from EU (Brexit)
Is Britain’s Political System at the Breaking Point?
Three Conservatives resigned over Brexit policy, joining eight Labour defectors and raising speculation about realignment.
5 Brexit Blunders: From David Cameron’s Hum to Theresa May’s Jam
A collection of Brexit slip-ups that make British politics look a bit like satire.
Honda Confirms Plan to Leave Britain as Brexit Looms
The Japanese automaker, which employs 3,500 at its Swindon, England, plant, is set to close the site by 2021.
7 Labour Lawmakers Resign in U.K., in Rebuke of Jeremy Corbyn
The decision reflects the strains that Brexit has placed on a political system dominated by two main parties, each plagued by schisms.
Brexit: For Wall Street Banks in London, It’s Moving Time
One thing is clear about the legacy of Brexit: Financial services will be spread across Europe, with no one city again dominating the financial arena as London has.
How a ‘No-Deal’ Brexit Could Open a Path to Irish Unity
On the Catholic, mainly nationalist side of the divide in Northern Ireland, many think an abrupt withdrawal — and a hard border — could lead to reunification.
Theresa May Suffers a New Brexit Defeat in Parliament Vote
Lawmakers rejected a motion to support the government’s Brexit negotiating strategy, deepening strains within both the Conservative and Labour parties.
Beware the Brexit Monster: Dutch Businesses Get a Furry Blue Warning
The Netherlands created the mascot as part of a set of business resources to avoid having “Brexit get in your way.”
As Brexit Day Nears, Conservatives Consider Purging One of Their Own
The rebel lawmaker Nick Boles may lose his seat for trying to stop a no-deal departure from the European Union. His fate is being watched closely by other lawmakers.