BERLIN (AFP) – Britain should not expect a “UK rebate” from the EU in talks over its exit from the bloc, Germany’s foreign minister said Thursday, in reference to a budget discount won by then-PM Margaret Thatcher. The priority of the EU’s
PARIS (AFP) – French President Francois Hollande said Thursday that Britain must agree on the conditions of its exit from the EU before the bloc’s members discuss other issues such as a trade deal. “First we must begin discussions on the modalities
BRUSSELS (AFP) – The answer to the question of whether Britain’s exit process from the European Union is revocable is simple: it just depends who you ask. British Prime Minister Theresa May insisted after triggering Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty on
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the heels of Prime Minister Theresa May signing the historic letter to officially initiate the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU), White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer spoke of Brexit and recent negative comments about President Donald J. Trump from the president of the European Commission.
Breitbart London Editor in Chief Raheem Kassam has delivered a stirring monologue on Breitbart News Daily, celebrating Article 50 Day, reflecting on the journey which led us here, and looks forward to the opportunities Brexit will bring.
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Britain’s Prince Charles arrived in Bucharest Wednesday at the start of a nine-day tour to Romania, Italy and Austria seen as an effort to reassure European Union nations that Britain remains a close ally despite its decision to quit the bloc.
Gina Miller has claimed she is not, and has never been, opposed to Brexit and wants the UK to secure the best deal outside of the European Union (EU).
As the Prime Minister’s Article 50 letter made its way to Brussels, Brexit campaign leader Nigel Farage paid “a personal tribute and thank you” to former Breitbart supremo Stephen K. Bannon for the role he played in securing victory for the Leave campaign in the European Union (EU) referendum.
Here are key reactions and commentary on Britain’s triggering Wednesday of two years of negotiations to leave the European Union
Britain’s newspapers splashed Article 50 across their front pages this Wednesday, with Leave-supporting papers in jubilant mood, but Remain publications far more sombre.
Opponents of Brexit are posting pictures of candles on social media to show their “sadness and sense of loss” at the UK triggering Article 50 ahead of a candlelit vigil to be held in central London Wednesday night.
This is the text of Prime Minister Theresa May’s letter to European Council President Donald Tusk, notifying the EU of Britain’s intention to withdraw from the bloc.
The United Kingdom filed for divorce from the European Union on Wednesday, overturning four decades of integration with its neighbors, demolishing the notion that EU expansion is inevitable and shaking the foundations of a bloc that is facing challenges to its identity and its place in the world.
Prime Minister Theresa May will file formal Brexit divorce papers on Wednesday
Brexit finally gets underway this week. So now is the time for the United Kingdom to make equal haste with rejuvenating its diplomatic and trade ties in the world, beginning with Turkey.
Hundreds of civil service jobs dealing with Brexit negotiations have still not been filled just days before Britain formally begins the process of leaving the European Union, the National Audit Office has warned.
British Prime Minister Theresa May will formally trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon treaty on Wednesday 29 March, Downing Street has announced.
Senior diplomats in Brussels say it is “critical” that Theresa May activates Article 50 by next week.
Left wing groups held an “emergency” protest outside Parliament Monday night, demanding open borders after Brexit and “free movement for everyone”, but just dozens turned up.
LONDON (AFP) – Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to trigger Brexit this week by formally informing the European Union of Britain’s intention to leave the bloc, sending her country into uncharted waters.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has said the UK will be “perfectly OK” even if the European Union (EU) refuses to conclude a bilateral agreement with it after Brexit – although he added he is sure an agreement will be made. “We
LONDON (AFP) – British MPs will meet on Monday to discuss amendments made to a bill empowering Prime Minister Theresa May to trigger Brexit, with further debate possible on Tuesday and Wednesday, the government said.
With the House of Lords passing two amendments to the bill to activate Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty and begin the process of leaving the European Union (EU), Remainer MPs may now openly rebel against Theresa May’s government.
LONDON (AFP) – British Prime Minister Theresa May is facing a second defeat on her Brexit bill Tuesday as the House of Lords votes on another change which would give parliament the final say on leaving the EU.
Anti-Brexit posters claiming that Brexit is linked to “price hikes” and “hate crime” have sprung up around the country after a Remainer group raised tens of thousands of pounds.
LONDON (AFP) – Britain could legally leave the European Union without settling its accounts with the bloc, lawmakers said Saturday, while warning of the political risks of such an approach.
BRATISLAVA (AFP) – Britain will still formally trigger its departure from the European Union by the end of March, the minister responsible for managing “Brexit” said Friday.
Gina Miller, the millionaire former model who beat the government in court over triggering Article 50, has said she is fighting on against Brexit because “I can’t think of anything better to do with the success I have”.
The government has insisted its timetable for triggering Article 50 and leaving the European Union (EU) is on track, despite a defeat in the House of Lords supported by the Labour and Liberal Democrat leaders.
LONDON (AP) – Britain’s unelected House of Lords on Wednesday handed the government a stinging – though likely temporary – defeat on its plans to leave the European Union, resolving that EU citizens should be promised the right to stay
Millionaire financier Gina Miller, who took the British government to court to put the decision on whether or not the UK actually leaves the European Union (EU) back in the hands of politicians, is back in the headlines. The 51-year-old’s
Contents: Britain’s Tony Blair calls for the people ‘to rise up’ and reverse Brexit; Ireland demands a ‘soft border,’ while Scotland contemplates independence
The House of Lords will be “playing with fire” if it tries to frustrate the Brexit legislation going through parliament, a former Chancellor has said.
BRUSSELS, Feb 12 (Reuters) – Michel Barnier has a dealmaker’s flair for gauging what the other side can accept but as Theresa May prepares to launch Brexit negotiations some EU officials wonder if Brussels’ man can really figure out what
The House of Lords has been warned it could be abolished if it tries to block Brexit later this month after a key bill cleared the House of Commons Wednesday evening.
Unelected peers in the House of Lords could delay the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union (EU) for up to a year by rejecting the bill which authorises the government to activate Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, the legal mechanism for beginning the Brexit process.
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s High Court has blocked a new legal challenge to Britain’s vote to leave the European Union. The decision comes days after the House of Commons decisively backed a bill to authorize divorce proceedings from the 28-nation
The shadow chancellor has praised “dignified” MPs who defied a three-line whip to vote against triggering Brexit, revealing that twelve front bench members of the opposition may not be fired for defying the party line.
LONDON (AFP) – Prime Minister Theresa May’s government was to publish its Brexit strategy Thursday after winning a first parliamentary vote on a bill that would empower her to start pulling Britain out of the EU.
MPs have voted to allow the bill authorising the Prime Minister to trigger Article 50 to proceed to the next stage of the parliamentary process.
