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.
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E.U. Votes to End Mandatory Switch to Daylight Saving Time
Lawmakers approved a draft law to abolish the seasonal time change and instead let countries choose whether they would remain on summer or winter time.
U.K. Defends Buying $16 Million New York Penthouse for Diplomat
The full-floor apartment near the United Nations will be the residence of Antony Phillipson, the British consul general and trade commissioner for North America.
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.
Large Anti-Brexit Protest in London
Demonstrators gathered to march in London on Saturday to call for a “People’s Vote” on Brexit.
From ‘No Problem’ to No Deal: How Brexit Supporters Embraced the Cliff Edge
Frustration and numbness have driven many Britons to embrace the high-risk solution of simply walking away from negotiations with the European Union.
Angry Over Brexit Stalemate, Huge Crowds March in London to Demand Second Vote
Hundreds of thousands marched in a last-ditch effort to reverse Britain’s looming split from the European Union.
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.
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.