Tag: British Parliament

• Wednesday, February 13th 2019 - 09:14 UTC

  Brexit negotiations deadline on course to be extended

  

  Prime Minister Theresa May asked lawmakers on Tuesday to hold their nerve over Brexit and give her more time to negotiate a deal acceptable to both the European Union and the British parliament.

• Monday, January 21st 2019 - 07:58 UTC

  Theresa May back to Parliament to explain her next moves

  

  Theresa May will try to convince Tory Brexiteers and DUP MPs to back her withdrawal deal by resolving Irish backstop concerns, Cabinet sources say. Last week, Mrs May said she would focus on cross-party talks to get a Brexit deal accepted by Parliament.

• Wednesday, January 16th 2019 - 06:20 UTC

  Brexit: what follows? Anybody's guess, but Tories won't yield to Corbyn

  

  It was a Tuesday evening of high-stakes and unprecedented drama that will have an impact far beyond the UK. Prime Minister Theresa May's plan for leaving the European Union - the only one on the table - was voted down by parliament on Tuesday. And, given the constant stream of analysis and speculation, you could be forgiven for feeling a little overwhelmed by it all.

• Thursday, December 13th 2018 - 06:36 UTC

  Pyrrhic victory for Theresa May: 37% of Tories voted against her; Brexit gridlock in parliament remains

  

  Prime Minister Theresa May has won a vote of confidence in her leadership of the Conservative Party by 200 to 117. After securing 63% of the total vote, she is now immune from a leadership challenge for a year. Speaking in Downing Street, she vowed to deliver the Brexit “people voted for” but said she had listened to the concerns of MPs who voted against her.

• Saturday, November 24th 2018 - 06:06 UTC

  Theresa May optimistic on EU summit to endorse Brexit deal, but Spain remains adamant on Gibraltar

  

  Preparations for a summit to endorse Britain's deal to quit the European Union risked running aground on the rock of Gibraltar on Friday, as Spain defended its veto over the fate of the tiny territory. Britain's PM Theresa May and leaders of the other 27 EU member states are to meet Sunday to approve their divorce agreement and set a course for negotiating their future post-Brexit relationship.

• Wednesday, June 4th 2014 - 07:43 UTC

  Over 100 British MPs come out in support of Argentina and condemn 'vulture funds'

  

  More than 100 British Members of Parliament have signed a resolution of support for Argentina in the fight against hedge fund holdout investors, and warned that if the United States Justice System ruled against the nation it could fall into default.

• Wednesday, December 4th 2013 - 21:47 UTC

  Tory MPs want Spain pressed on the 'legal problems' of Ceuta and Melilla claimed by Morocco

  

  A Tory MP has asked the British Government to press Spain within the European Union over “legal problems” arising from Ceuta and Melilla. Philip Hollobone, the Conservative MP for Kettering, made the request in a written parliamentary question on Gibraltar tabled in the House of Commons.

• Friday, August 30th 2013 - 00:19 UTC

  UK drops out of military intervention in Syria; PM Cameron loses vote in Parliament

  

  British MPs have rejected possible UK military action against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government to deter the use of chemical weapons. A government motion was defeated by 285 to 272, a majority of 13 votes.

• Thursday, May 9th 2013 - 00:13 UTC

  Falkland Island's self-determination: Queen out of touch with reality, says Argentina

  

  “The Queen is not aware that we are in the XXIst century and she follows the colonialist tradition of the United Kingdom”, claimed Argentine Senator Daniel Filmus, the first reaction to the Queen’s strong message in support of the Falkland Islands and Gibraltar right to determine their political futures.

• Wednesday, May 8th 2013 - 16:28 UTC

  Falklands/Gibraltar: Queen reaffirms protection and self determination of British Overseas Territories

  

  Britain reaffirmed on Wednesday that it will ensure and protect the right to the Falkland Islanders and Gibraltarians to determine their political futures. The strong message was included in HM Queen Elizabeth traditional annual address to Parliament setting out the legislative program for the government of PM David Cameron.