Tag: Brexit

Saturday, October 19th 2019 - 23:41 UTC
Parliament conditions PM Johnson's Brexit deal forcing another vote on Monday

Parliament has been sitting on a Saturday for the first time in 37 years to debate and vote on Boris Johnson's Brexit deal. MPs have supported a motion tabled by Independent MP Sir Oliver Letwin that “withholds approval” for Boris Johnson's Brexit deal until legislation implementing it has been passed.
Saturday, October 19th 2019 - 09:00 UTC
Scottish First Minister believes Labour MPs will help pass Boris Johnson's Brexit bill

Nicola Sturgeon has warned Labour MPs that it would be the “end” for the party in Scotland if they help pass Boris Johnson's Brexit bill. Scotland's first minister was speaking ahead of a special Saturday sitting of Parliament - the first in 37 years.
Friday, October 18th 2019 - 10:59 UTC
UK assurances to the Falklands in the event of a “no deal” Brexit

In the event of a 'no deal' Brexit the UK Government assures it will, “seek to negotiate the best possible access to the EU market for Falklands fish and meat products as part of the future relationship with the EU.”
Friday, October 18th 2019 - 10:58 UTC
Johnson strikes a deal with EU, but he still has to convince a reluctant Parliament

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will this Friday seek to sell his Brexit deal to skeptical MPs, as he returns home fresh from an EU victory but risking defeat in parliament. Johnson pulled off a major coup in agreeing a new divorce deal with the European Union leader, paving the way for him to deliver his promise to leave the bloc on Oct 31.
Thursday, October 17th 2019 - 09:46 UTC
EU Council president Tusk hopeful a Brexit deal is ready to materialize

EU Council President Donald Tusk said on Wednesday that the basic foundations of an agreement on Brexit were ready and that it could materialize within hours.
Thursday, October 17th 2019 - 08:54 UTC
PM Johnson's Thursday “dawn dash” to Brussels for a Brexit deal

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will go to Brussels early Thursday in a move to have some useful meetings for a Brexit deal, Beth Rigby, Sky News political editor, said in a tweet on Wednesday. Citing a senior ministerial source, Rigby added that a “dawn dash” is likely and a deal is close but Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party is “still not over line”.
Wednesday, October 16th 2019 - 04:41 UTC
UK/EU last minute talks to reach a Brexit “tolerable agreement” before leaders' summit

UK and the EU made headway in eleventh-hour talks on Tuesday to reach a Brexit deal in time for a leaders' summit, but with hours left to clinch an agreement, it was still unclear if London could avoid delaying its scheduled Oct 31 departure.
Tuesday, October 15th 2019 - 09:25 UTC
Queen's speech: “priority has always been to secure UK's departure from EU on Oct. 31”

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday set out his government's priorities at a parliamentary ceremony full of pomp and pageantry attended by the queen, with Brexit top of the agenda.
Monday, October 14th 2019 - 09:24 UTC
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab writes an open letter to UK nationals living in Spain

In less than a month, the will of the British people will be delivered and the United Kingdom will leave the European Union. This, of course, will be a time of transition. But for those living in Spain, I want to assure you that as Foreign Secretary, I am working to ensure that your rights and access to services remain as strong as ever.
Monday, October 14th 2019 - 08:32 UTC
UK and EU resume Brexit talks, but “a lot of work remains to be done”

Britain and the European Union said on Sunday a lot more work would be needed to secure an agreement on Britain's departure from the bloc. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told his Cabinet a last-minute deal was still possible as the two sides pressed on with intensive talks to try to avoid a disorderly Brexit on Oct 31, the date set for Britain's departure.