Theresa May’s foray to Brussels to seek the E.U.’s aid in getting a deal through her Parliament ended in frustration, leaving her with no clear way forward.
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Turning to a New Brexit Battle, Theresa May Faces E.U. Resistance
After surviving a confidence vote at home, Mrs. May was asking European Union leaders to help her out. But she might be asking for the impossible.
5 Takeaways About Theresa May’s (Sort of) Victory
The prime minister limps on after winning a no-confidence vote, but her deal is still on the ropes and a trip to Brussels probably won’t help.
Brexit: A Disunited Kingdom
Two and a half years after Britain’s referendum on whether to leave the European Union, the country remains divided. We met with voters on both sides of the debate — those who voted to leave and now feel betrayed, and those campaigning for a second ref…
A Tense Victory for Theresa May, With a Humbling Concession
Mrs. May had offered herself as a pair of “safe hands” in negotiating Brexit. But she survived a confidence vote only after promising to eventually step down.
What Is a No-Confidence Vote, and What Did It Mean for Theresa May?
Conservative lawmakers in Britain voted not to oust their leader. Here is how it unfolded.
Theresa May Survives Leadership Challenge, but Brexit Plan Is Still in Peril
A party vote left her in power, but her government’s plans on how to leave the European Union were left in disarray.
Theresa May Fights No-Confidence Vote Amid Brexit Disarray
The U.K. prime minister promised to contest the ballot of her party’s lawmakers, scheduled for Wednesday evening, “with everything I’ve got.”
News Analysis: E.U. Hoped to Put Its House in Order This Year. Not Even Close.
Britain, France and Germany are all facing political change or upheaval. For the European Union, the question is who will guide the bloc into an uncertain future.
Theresa May Got Stuck in Her Car. Some Saw a Perfect Brexit Metaphor.
Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain got stuck in the back seat of a car during a visit to Berlin. On social media, her struggle to exit the vehicle was dubbed “Brexit personified.”