The British leader says she needs more time to negotiate with the European Union. But critics say she is running down the clock to pressure Parliament.
Tag: Great Britain Withdrawal from EU (Brexit)
E.U. Rebuffs May’s New Brexit Demand, but Promises More Talks
The British prime minister came to Brussels seeking changes to backstop arrangements for the Irish border, despite being told that none would be allowed.
Theresa May Is Off to Brussels for Brexit Talks, but She’s Not Feeling the Love
The British prime minister is looking for some flexibility from the bloc’s leaders for her Brexit plan, but they are venting their frustrations.
Riots After a No-Deal Brexit? Save the Queen
Queen Elizabeth II and members of her family would be evacuated from London if Britain’s withdrawal from the E.U. triggers riots, British media reported.
Brexit Fight Over Gibraltar Flares Up in an E.U. Footnote
European diplomats referred to the territory as “a colony of the British crown,” language that backs Spain’s position in a long-running dispute. Britain was not amused.
BBC Offers Clarification: Theresa May Isn’t Going to Brussels in a Warplane
The broadcaster said it was a mistake, not a hidden message, when it showed footage from World War II during a report on Brexit.
Parliament Becomes Britain’s New Brexit Casualty
Votes in Parliament have put Britain on a collision course with the European Union over Brexit. Critics say lawmakers failed to take control.
When Brexit Happens, Will Food Shortages and Hunger Pangs Follow?
Food retailers warn that supermarkets and food outlets would be the first to feel the impact of Britain crashing out of the European Union with no deal.
The Messier Brexit Gets, the Better Europe Looks
The British meltdown has muted talk in other countries about quitting the E.U. But that does not mean the populist threat to Europe’s cohesion is gone.
What Is the Irish Backstop, and Why Is It Holding Up Brexit?
The measure aims to guarantee that no physical barrier will spring up between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It sounds simple, but it’s not.