Parliament’s actions undercut the prime minister, worsening the power vacuum in British politics and making an extension of the Brexit deadline more likely.
Tag: Great Britain Withdrawal from EU (Brexit)
A Pledge to End Austerity, After Brexit
The chancellor of the Exchequer said that the government could reap a $35 billion Brexit dividend, but only if it reaches a deal with the European Union.
Theresa May Finds Herself Without a Voice, or a Friend
Speaking in a raspy, croaking voice, the British prime minister angrily told lawmakers they would now need to make the hard choices.
The Brexit Plan Just Failed Again: What Happened, and What’s Next?
The 391 to 242 vote left Britain in limbo, without a clear way forward on Brexit, and threatens Prime Minister May’s hold on power.
Live Briefing: British Parliament Rejects Theresa May’s Brexit Deal, Sowing Confusion
The 391 to 242 vote left Britain in limbo, without a clear way forward on Brexit, and threatens Prime Minister May’s hold on power.
Live Briefing: Brexit Vote Updates: Theresa May Makes Her Case
Parliamentary approval for her Brexit plan would clear the way for withdrawal as scheduled on March 29. But defeat is seen as more likely.
New Brexit Defeat Plunges U.K.’s Theresa May Into Crisis
Mrs. May lost a second vote on her plans to leave the European Union, and now faces unpalatable choices with time running out to avoid a chaotic exit.
Theresa May Secures E.U. Help, Hours Before Brexit Vote
The prime minister flew to Strasbourg and won concessions on the “backstop” plan for the Irish border. Whether they are enough remains unclear.
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.