Her offer to step down if her Brexit deal were accepted has opened the door to roster of contenders. Here are a few.
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Who Could Replace Theresa May as Britain’s Prime Minister?
Her offer to step down if her Brexit deal were accepted has opened the door to roster of contenders. Here are a few.
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.
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.
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.
As Thai Pro-Military Party Celebrates Election Lead, So Do Its Opponents
After molding Thailand’s democracy since its coup in 2014, the military appears poised to consolidate power after an election in which notable irregularities were reported.
Iraq Ferry Accident Sets Off Political Upheaval in Mosul
After a ferry disaster that killed at least 97, Parliament fired the governor of Nineveh Province and replaced him with a “crisis cell” to improve government services and root out endemic corruption.
Brexit Deal is Still Unacceptable, Key Government Ally Says
The Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland strongly suggested that it would oppose Prime Minister Theresa May’s plan, damaging her hopes for its approval in Parliament.
in her words: Jacinda Ardern Is Leading by Following No One
In the wake of a mass shooting, New Zealand’s prime minister has drawn international praise for mixing empathy with swift, concrete action.
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.