Votes in Parliament have put Britain on a collision course with the European Union over Brexit. Critics say lawmakers failed to take control.
Tag: Great Britain Withdrawal from EU (Brexit)
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.
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.
Theresa May Wants the E.U. to Renegotiate Brexit. Will It?
Brussels has said many times that the “Irish backstop” cannot and will not be renegotiated. But a paradox lurks at the heart of its position.
In Critical Brexit Vote, Theresa May Survives
Lawmakers narrowly rejected an amendment that would have put Parliament in charge of the withdrawal from the E.U., overturning constitutional protocol.
May Withstands Crucial Brexit Vote
Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain survived a challenge in Parliament that could have delayed Brexit and undermined her strategy for leaving the European Union.
Facing Big Brexit Votes, Theresa May Promises to Reopen Pact With E.U.
The British prime minister took a step that is likely to complicate relations with frustrated officials in Brussels.
Cooper-Boles Amendment Challenges Theresa May’s Brexit Strategy
The Cooper-Boles amendment, on which lawmakers may vote on Tuesday, could delay Britain’s exit from the European Union.