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- Prime minister will write to European council president Donald Tusk to ask for extension before EU leaders meet in Brussels on Thursday
- Ministers emerge from ‘testy’ meeting unclear about what May’s personal position is on best way forward
House of Commons Speaker John Bercow invokes 1604 rule that the same motion cannot be put to a vote repeatedly
House of Commons Speaker John Bercow invokes 1604 rule that the same motion cannot be put to a vote repeatedly
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte says he admires Theresa May’s resilience and blames political posturing for Brexit impasse.
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte says he admires Theresa May’s resilience and blames political posturing for Brexit impasse.
New parliament vote on PM Theresa May’s latest deal with the EU expected this week, but she warned lawmakers it could be called off.
New parliament vote on PM Theresa May’s latest deal with the EU expected this week, but she warned lawmakers it could be called off.
Some hardline Brexiters want to replace Theresa May with a leader who will back a harder split with Brussels.
Some hardline Brexiters want to replace Theresa May with a leader who will back a harder split with Brussels.
Officials in Europe must unanimously grant Britain an extension in order for EU divorce to be delayed.
Officials in Europe must unanimously grant Britain an extension in order for EU divorce to be delayed.
Lawmakers approved the measure by 412 to 202. The vote makes it likely that the March 29 departure date set down in law will be missed, but by how long is unclear.
Lawmakers approved the measure by 412 to 202. The vote makes it likely that the March 29 departure date set down in law will be missed, but by how long is unclear.
Observers of the deepening political crisis in Britain over Brexit may well be reminded of a Shakespearean tragedy.
Observers of the deepening political crisis in Britain over Brexit may well be reminded of a Shakespearean tragedy.
Parliament will be offered another vote on Thursday, to see if it wants to postpone leaving the European Union - a move that would require EU consent. But the chief EU Brexit negotiator says talks have been ‘done and dusted’ and questioned the need for any more disussions.
Parliament will be offered another vote on Thursday, to see if it wants to postpone leaving the European Union - a move that would require EU consent. But the chief EU Brexit negotiator says talks have been ‘done and dusted’ and questioned the need for any more disussions.
New regime is aimed at avoiding a jump in prices of EU imports for consumers and a disruption of supply chains, and is intended to be temporary for up to 12 months.
New regime is aimed at avoiding a jump in prices of EU imports for consumers and a disruption of supply chains, and is intended to be temporary for up to 12 months.
Theresa May appears to have lost control of her party, as she decides to allow Conservative MPs to vote however they like on whether to leave the EU with no deal.
Theresa May appears to have lost control of her party, as she decides to allow Conservative MPs to vote however they like on whether to leave the EU with no deal.
The House of Commons voted by 391 to 242 to reject the divorce deal, even after May secured further guarantees from Brussels over its most controversial elements.
The House of Commons voted by 391 to 242 to reject the divorce deal, even after May secured further guarantees from Brussels over its most controversial elements.
Compromise includes changes that confirm Britain’s ability to exit the so-called backstop provision that guarantees an open Irish border.
Compromise includes changes that confirm Britain’s ability to exit the so-called backstop provision that guarantees an open Irish border.
PM heading to Strasbourg in an attempt to get a deal from the EU on the eve of lawmakers voting again on Britain’s divorce from the bloc.
PM heading to Strasbourg in an attempt to get a deal from the EU on the eve of lawmakers voting again on Britain’s divorce from the bloc.
British MPs will vote again on Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal, making the historic decision whether to back her plan or risk a chaotic exit from the EU in less than three weeks.
British MPs will vote again on Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal, making the historic decision whether to back her plan or risk a chaotic exit from the EU in less than three weeks.
The US president’s statement that Special Counsel Robert Mueller lacked legitimacy because he is not an elected official is simply a distraction.
The US president’s statement that Special Counsel Robert Mueller lacked legitimacy because he is not an elected official is simply a distraction.
Cressida Dick also suggested middle-class recreational drug users have ‘blood on their hands’ over the recent spate of violent deaths.
Cressida Dick also suggested middle-class recreational drug users have ‘blood on their hands’ over the recent spate of violent deaths.
At the same time, northern English towns targeted by the investment complain they have been suffering after a decade of Conservative government cuts.
At the same time, northern English towns targeted by the investment complain they have been suffering after a decade of Conservative government cuts.
Speaking in Vienna, Barnier said that Britain should not look to postpone its divorce from the EU, saying the process is at a ‘grave moment’.
Speaking in Vienna, Barnier said that Britain should not look to postpone its divorce from the EU, saying the process is at a ‘grave moment’.
The new tactic came after the threat of revolt by ministers who fear Britain crashing out of the European Union on March 29 without a deal.
The new tactic came after the threat of revolt by ministers who fear Britain crashing out of the European Union on March 29 without a deal.
Conservative leader told lawmakers they could vote on whether to delay Brexit if they reject her deal and the prospect of leaving the EU without one.
Conservative leader told lawmakers they could vote on whether to delay Brexit if they reject her deal and the prospect of leaving the EU without one.
Jeremy Corbyn says he is committed to ‘a public vote to prevent a damaging Tory Brexit’. But a second referendum will likely only happen if a significant number of ruling Conservative MPs also back one.
Jeremy Corbyn says he is committed to ‘a public vote to prevent a damaging Tory Brexit’. But a second referendum will likely only happen if a significant number of ruling Conservative MPs also back one.
Opposition politicians and pro-European MPs lash out at PM, accusing her of deliberately delaying vote.
Opposition politicians and pro-European MPs lash out at PM, accusing her of deliberately delaying vote.
May is struggling against the clock to get a deal with Brussels on Britain’s exit from the world’s largest trading bloc.
May is struggling against the clock to get a deal with Brussels on Britain’s exit from the world’s largest trading bloc.
Hammond says there could be a fresh vote next week on Britain’s controversial divorce deal from the EU.
Hammond says there could be a fresh vote next week on Britain’s controversial divorce deal from the EU.
A post-Brexit Britain needs trade deals, including with the likes of China. So why is it provoking Beijing by saying it will send an aircraft carrier to the South China Sea? These are signs of a government that has lost its way.
A post-Brexit Britain needs trade deals, including with the likes of China. So why is it provoking Beijing by saying it will send an aircraft carrier to the South China Sea? These are signs of a government that has lost its way.
Embattled British leader writes to Conservative MPs vowing to speak to leaders and urged the party to ‘move beyond what divides us’.
Embattled British leader writes to Conservative MPs vowing to speak to leaders and urged the party to ‘move beyond what divides us’.
Lawmakers defeated the government 303-258, on a motion to reaffirm support for Theresa May’s plan to seek changes to her proposed divorce deal with the EU
Lawmakers defeated the government 303-258, on a motion to reaffirm support for Theresa May’s plan to seek changes to her proposed divorce deal with the EU
British television channel reported that it had overheard chief Brexit negotiator saying the EU would let Britain extend its March 29 departure date
British television channel reported that it had overheard chief Brexit negotiator saying the EU would let Britain extend its March 29 departure date
British Prime Minister Theresa May and EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker agree to meet for more talks before end of the month.
British Prime Minister Theresa May and EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker agree to meet for more talks before end of the month.