Tag: Brexit Bill

• Friday, June 22nd 2018 - 08:46 UTC

  NATO chief calls on UK to continue playing a leading role as military power

  

  The head of Nato has called on Britain to continue investing in defense amid claims that Theresa May has questioned the UK’s role as a leading military power. In a speech in London, Jens Stoltenberg said he expected the UK to continue playing a major international role.

• Friday, June 22nd 2018 - 08:22 UTC

  “Power grab” controversy at the British/Irish Council agenda in Guernsey

  

  Nicola Sturgeon is to meet senior UK government politicians for the first time since accusing them of “ripping up” the devolution settlement. The first minister will hold talks with Cabinet Office Minister David Lidington in Guernsey.

• Friday, June 8th 2018 - 06:58 UTC

  Theresa May fighting to keep Brexit plans on track: major debate next Tuesday in the Commons

  

  Theresa May has been fighting to keep her Brexit plans on track despite a Cabinet row over proposals for the Irish border and a potential revolt in the Commons. The UK’s proposals for a “backstop” arrangement for the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland are to be published “shortly”, although Brexit Secretary David Davis understood to have concerns about some of the details.

• Friday, May 18th 2018 - 06:40 UTC

  After hammering Brexit bill, Holyrood calls on UK ministers to visit Scotland

  

  Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said there is still time to secure an agreement on vital Brexit legislation as UK Ministers were urged to come to Scotland to hear Holyrood’s concerns. The First Minister told MSPs the Scottish Government was continuing to press the UK Government to listen to the concerns of the Scottish Parliament over the EU Withdrawal Bill.

• Thursday, January 18th 2018 - 07:14 UTC

  Brexit bill passes House of Commons and now faces Lords' tough debate

  

  The marathon bill paving the way for Britain to leave the European Union passed a crucial stage in the House of Commons on Wednesday night. With support of 324 MPs, and the opposition of 295 MPs, a government majority of just 29, the bill for Exiting the EU aims to convert all European law into British law.

• Wednesday, December 13th 2017 - 10:57 UTC

  PM May faces rebellion from backbenchers who demand last say on Brexit final deal

  

  The British government is facing the threat of a defeat by rebel backbenchers when MPs vote on its flagship EU legislation. Led by the former Attorney General Dominic Grieve, the rebels want to insert a legal guarantee that MPs should get a vote on any final Brexit deal before it is finalized.

• Monday, December 4th 2017 - 07:11 UTC

  UK cabinet minister tells hardliners: “it's Brexit or no Brexit; Support PM May”

  

  There will be no Brexit at all unless Theresa May is supported, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt warned saying it was not about a choice between “this Brexit and that Brexit”. He was speaking as leading Brexit campaigners issued demands for Mrs May before agreeing any payments to the EU, including ending the European court's jurisdiction the moment the UK leaves.

• Thursday, November 30th 2017 - 09:12 UTC

  JMC communiqué underlines self determination and UK's commitment post Brexit

  

  The two-day British Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council meeting in London ended on Wednesday with a communiqué underlining self determination, (plus commitment to counter hostile sovereignty claims), constitutional relationship, disaster recovery, --following the sweeping damages caused by hurricanes--, tax transparency and Brexit.

• Thursday, November 30th 2017 - 08:57 UTC

  Theresa May: Brexit bill “still in negotiations”; rules out paying “huge sums to the EU every year”

  

  British Prime Minister Theresa May insisted on Wednesday there is still no agreement on the UK's Brexit bill despite reports British officials have committed up to £50bn to the EU. British newspapers reported on Tuesday that an agreement had been reached on the divorce bill and mentioned 50bn Euros.

• Tuesday, November 14th 2017 - 09:16 UTC

  PM May yields and announces Brexit deal will only hold if is approved by MPs and peers

  

  The Brexit deal covering “withdrawal” issues will only hold if it is approved by MPs and peers in a new piece of legislation to put it into British law, David Davis has said. The Brexit Secretary announced a Withdrawal Agreement and Implementation Bill, which MPs will be able to amend, to cover areas such as citizens’ rights, the so-called divorce bill and a transition period.