Talks with Prime Minister Theresa May over a possible compromise on Brexit have put the Labour Party leader, Jeremy Corbyn, in a position he has avoided: committing to a plan.
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Theresa May Signals Openness to Brexit Compromise, but Hurdles Persist
Labour leaders said the British prime minister had not bent to any of their demands. They also fear that any compromise on Brexit could be ripped up under her successor.
May’s Compromise Talks with Corbyn Hit Snag as She Asks for Brexit Extension
The leaders of Britain’s Conservative and Labour Parties face challenges in reaching an agreement, each because of political pushback to compromise from within their parties.
May Asks E.U. for a Short Brexit Delay. Tusk Offers a One-Year ‘Flextension.’
The proposal from Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council, leaves the door open for Britain to withdraw from the bloc sooner if it ratifies a deal.
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.
May and Corbyn, Old Adversaries, Gingerly Weigh an Odd Couple Partnership
Cross-party cooperation goes against the grain in Britain’s Parliament, but the prime minister and the Labour Party leader set aside party loyalties in a last-ditch try to stave off a chaotic Brexit.
Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn Open Treacherous Brexit Negotiation
Can the two leaders overcome their antagonistic history and find a way out of the quagmire? The government said the talks got off to a constructive start. Labour was less optimistic.
What Would a No-Deal Brexit Look Like?
A no-deal Brexit, once unthinkable, could happen in less than two weeks, barring a deadline extension. Here are some of the likely consequences.
Theresa May Will Reach Out to Labour in Bid to Avoid Disorderly Brexit
The prime minister made the surprising offer after a fractious meeting with her cabinet, and said she would seek a second delay to Britain’s withdrawal from the bloc.
May Offers to Work With Opposition Party to End Brexit ‘Logjam’
Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain wants to develop a joint withdrawal plan with the leader of the opposition Labour Party. Mrs. May also said she would seek a second delay to Brexit from the European Union.