Tag: Brexit

Thursday, January 30th 2020 - 08:45 UTC
UK plans to end automatic rights for EU vessels to fish in British waters

Boris Johnson's government plans to reclaim control over British fisheries with a law allowing the U.K. to decide who can fish in its waters and on what terms. The legislation to be published this week will end current automatic rights for European Union vessels to fish in British waters, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said in an emailed statement.
Thursday, January 30th 2020 - 08:35 UTC
EU Parliament approves UK departure in an emotional session

Squeezed between an argument over what to call its transport strategy and a debate on the coronavirus, the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of Britain's orderly departure from the European Union. It was an anti-climactic way to issue the UK's last rites.
Thursday, January 23rd 2020 - 20:10 UTC
UK ready to depart the EU: Queen Ascent to Boris Johnson's Brexit deal

Queen Elizabeth II signed off on Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal, paving the way for the United Kingdom to depart the European Union next week. After passing the final hurdle of obtaining the Queen's approval on Thursday, the Brexit bill is officially law, and the country is expected to exit the EU on Jan. 31.
Thursday, January 23rd 2020 - 09:22 UTC
“UK has crossed the Brexit finishing line”, claims Johnson after Parliament vote

Boris Johnson has said the UK has “crossed the Brexit finish line” after Parliament passed legislation implementing the withdrawal deal. The EU Bill, which paves the way for the country to leave the bloc on 31 January, is now awaiting royal assent.
Tuesday, January 21st 2020 - 07:06 UTC
Boris Johnson loses votes in the Lords over Brexit legislation

The government of Boris Johnson lost three votes in the Lords over its Brexit legislation - its first defeats since the election. Peers supported calls for EU nationals to be given a physical document as proof they have the right to live in the UK after it leaves the bloc.
Tuesday, January 21st 2020 - 06:58 UTC
Johnson hosts summit with African leaders to boost trade and pledges fairer migration

Prime Minister Boris Johnson told African leaders on Monday that Britain would be more open to migrants from their continent after Brexit as he hosted a summit intended to boost trading ties.
Saturday, January 18th 2020 - 09:00 UTC
UK government preparing great Brexit night celebration, including special coins for January 31st

Britain will issue special coins, fly the Union Jack and project a countdown clock on the walls of Downing Street - but not bong Big Ben - on Brexit night, the government said on Friday.
Thursday, January 16th 2020 - 08:59 UTC
Ex cabinet minister proposes Gibraltar and Falklands should have elected MPs to Parliament after Brexit

A former Cabinet Office minister said British overseas territories such as Gibraltar and the Falkland Islands should be able to elect MPs to Parliament after Brexit. John Penrose wants the 14 overseas territories, which include the renowned tax-havens the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands, to be able to negotiate devolution arrangements similar to that enjoyed by all four countries within the UK, and also elect MPs to Westminster.
Tuesday, January 14th 2020 - 09:50 UTC
Labour leadership succession race: pragmatic center or a radical “proud Socialist”

Five MPs formally entered the race on Monday to succeed Jeremy Corbyn as leader of Britain's main opposition Labour party, and rebuild their movement after last month's disastrous election.
Saturday, January 11th 2020 - 09:51 UTC
Boris Johnson tells EC president it will insist on “maintaining control of UK fishing waters”

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson told European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen that Britain would insist on “maintaining control of UK fishing waters” after it leaves the EU, setting up a big clash with Brussels as the two sides prepare for testing negotiations after Brexit.