Her hand was forced by cabinet ministers who said they were prepared to risk being fired rather than accept an E.U. withdrawal without an agreement.
Tag: Great Britain Withdrawal from EU (Brexit)
Jeremy Corbyn, Under Pressure From His Labour Party, Backs New Brexit Vote
Mr. Corbyn’s support for a second referendum cheered pro-European Britons, but his shift is no guarantee that a so-called “people’s vote” will happen.
What Is Austerity? A Guide to the U.K.’s Budget Squeeze
For a decade now, Britain has been slashing funding to localities to shrink swollen government budget deficits, with pronounced effects on society.
So Help the U.K.: Archbishop Urges Public Prayer After Brexit
The archbishop of Canterbury is said to be seeking five days of prayer, starting the day after Britain’s departure from the E.U. takes effect.
Amid Brexit Strains, Anglo-Irish Relations Are ‘Fraying’
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.”
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.