No sign of compromise from PM on Brexit red lines: Nicola Sturgeon
Theresa May shows “no sign of compromise” on her Brexit red lines, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said following a meeting at Number 10.
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Time-limited backstop would be ‘useless’, warns Michel Barnier
The EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier has dealt a significant blow to Theresa May’s hopes of agreement on her Plan B Brexit deal by ruling out a time-limit on the Irish backstop.
No-deal Brexit can only be stopped by MPs backing another solution, says Barnier
A no-deal Brexit can only be stopped if MPs come together around “a positive majority for another solution”, the EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier has said.
Theresa May: I know what it’s like to have a smear test
The Prime Minister has told the Commons she knows what it is like to have a cervical smear test.
PM pushed to abandon Brexit red lines after lashing out at Jeremy Corbyn
Theresa May claimed Jeremy Corbyn “hasn’t got a clue” over Brexit as she was pushed to reveal which red lines she will abandon to secure a deal.
Article 50 row as McDonnell says Labour could back Brexit delay plan
The prospect of Britain remaining in the EU after March has increased after shadow chancellor John McDonnell signalled Labour could back plans to seek an Article 50 extension to avoid a no-deal Brexit.
Labour ‘highly likely’ to support plan to delay Brexit if no deal – McDonnell
Labour are “highly likely” to support a plan to delay the UK’s exit from the EU if a Brexit deal is not achieved by the end of next month, the shadow chancellor has suggested.
No-deal Brexit would mean hard border in Ireland, says Brussels
A no-deal Brexit will lead to a hard border in Ireland, the European Commission has said.
Labour ‘not in any way backing second referendum with amendment’
Labour has distanced itself from backing a second referendum after tabling an amendment allowing MPs to vote on ways to end the “Brexit deadlock”.
May faces fresh Commons fights over Brexit
Fresh Commons clashes over launching a second Brexit referendum and blocking a no-deal EU withdrawal loom as Theresa May faces new challenges to her authority.
May toasts Scotland at Downing Street Burns Supper
Scotland is a “hugely valued” part of the United Kingdom, Theresa May told guests gathered at Downing Street for a Burns Supper.
Theresa May warns of damage to ‘social cohesion’ from fresh EU referendum
Theresa May has warned that a second EU referendum could “damage social cohesion”, as she set out plans to find a Brexit deal which could win parliamentary support.
Theresa May promises greater role for Parliament in EU talks
Theresa May has promised to take a more “flexible, open and inclusive” approach to involving Parliament in negotiating a future relationship with the EU as she seeks to revive her Withdrawal Agreement.
Poland breaks ranks to propose five-year time limit for Brexit backstop
Poland has broken ranks with the rest of the European Union by suggesting that the Brexit deadlock could be ended by putting a five-year time limit on the controversial “backstop”.
Downing Street dismisses reports of separate backstop deal with Ireland
Downing Street has dismissed reports that Theresa May is considering rewriting the Good Friday Agreement or seeking a separate deal with Dublin in order to break the Brexit deadlock over the so-called “backstop”.
Ireland’s Europe Minister rules out bilateral Brexit talks
Ireland’s European Affairs Minister has ruled out bilateral talks on Brexit with the DUP and any other political party in the UK.
Brexit Plan B? All you need to know as Theresa May lays out fresh plans to MPs
Theresa May is due to lay out her fresh plans to get a Brexit deal through Parliament on Monday.
May standing firm on her Brexit red lines
Theresa May is to set out her next steps to build a Commons majority for a Brexit deal amid signs she is still unwilling to give ground on her central demands.
Fox accuses MPs of trying to ‘steal’ Brexit from the people
Leading Cabinet Brexiteer Liam Fox has lashed out at moves by MPs to rewrite the Commons rulebook in an attempt to “hijack” Britain’s withdrawal from the EU.
Downing Street says backbencher Brexit moves are ‘extremely concerning’
Downing Street has hit out at moves by rebel MPs to rewrite the Commons rule book in an attempt to derail Britain’s withdrawal from the EU.
Theresa May to brief Cabinet on cross-party Brexit talks
Theresa May is to hold a conference call with senior ministers as she prepares to tell MPs how she intends to proceed following the defeat of her Brexit plan.
Labour willing to have ‘intelligent’ Brexit conversation with PM – Watson
Labour deputy leader Tom Watson said the party has a duty to talk to Theresa May if she is prepared to enter into an “intelligent conversation” on Brexit.
Brexit: the past seven days
As the countdown continues to the scheduled date of Brexit on March 29, here’s what been happening over the past week.
‘Impossible’ for Government to rule out no-deal Brexit, PM tells Corbyn
Theresa May has said it is “impossible” for the Government to rule out a no-deal Brexit.
Hundreds of jobs to go as Philips opts to shut baby bottle factory
Electronics giant Philips is to close its Glemsford factory and transfer its operations to the Netherlands, putting 430 jobs at risk and dealing a major blow to Brexit Britain.
Prime Minister in discussions with MPs over alternative Brexit deal
Theresa May and senior Cabinet ministers were engaged in intensive discussions with MPs from all sides of the Brexit debate, as the Prime Minister fought to find a deal which could command support in Parliament.
Theresa May in cross-party talks to find way forward on Brexit
Theresa May and senior Cabinet ministers are meeting representatives of other parties in a bid to find consensus to break the parliamentary deadlock over Brexit.
Labour warns Theresa May to rule out no-deal if she wants Brexit talks
Labour has demanded Theresa May kill off a no-deal Brexit as the price of talks with Jeremy Corbyn about finding a way out of the crisis that has paralysed Westminster politics.
Labour warns Theresa May to rule out no-deal if she wants Brexit talks
Labour has demanded Theresa May kill off a no-deal Brexit as the price of talks with Jeremy Corbyn about finding a way out of the crisis that has paralysed Westminster politics.
Blackford writes to Prime Minister about ‘meaningful’ future Brexit talks
The SNP’s Westminster leader has written to the Prime Minister saying cross-party talks about a future Brexit deal must have a second referendum on the table to have any meaning.