The possibility that Britain’s next prime minister might lead the country out of the European Union without a withdrawal deal sets up a constitutional confrontation.
Tag: House of Commons (Great Britain)
‘Parliament Really Is Broken.’ Water Leak Derails U.K. House of Commons
Parliamentary debate came to a sudden halt when it was interrupted by a loud torrent of water. Lawmakers were quick to spot symbolism.
Brexit Enters the ‘Flextension’ Era. It Could Be Short.
With Britain facing a long extension, the idea is to add a provision for shortening the delay if Parliament should agree on an exit deal.
‘We’re in the Last Hour’: Democracy Itself Is on Trial in Brexit, Britons Say
Britons on both sides of the issue are angry and embarrassed at the spectacle in Parliament, and they are losing faith in their political system.
Alternate Brexit Plans Rejected; Theresa May Offers to Step Down
The British prime minister did not specify when she would step down, but the European Union has said that it would approve an extension in the Brexit process to May 22, if her plan gained approval.
Theresa May Promises to Step Down if U.K. Parliament Backs Brexit Plan
The British prime minister told Tory lawmakers that she “will not stay for the next round of negotiations,” but did not give a date for leaving, according to one lawmaker present at the meeting.
U.K. Parliament Faces a Key Brexit Question: What Does It Want?
Lawmakers are expected to vote on a series of options, trying to wrest control from Prime Minister Theresa May, but they may be unable to agree on an alternative.
Where Does Brexit Go From Here?
After getting a short reprieve from the European Union, Parliament will try, again, to agree on a way forward, but the prospects remain uncertain.
Where Does Brexit Go From Here?
After getting a short reprieve from the European Union, Parliament will try, again, to agree on a way forward, but the prospects remain uncertain.
March for a Second Brexit Vote Is Just the Start for Young People
A mass demonstration planned for Saturday in London will be led by youthful activists who see it as the first step in a battle to reverse Brexit that could last decades.