Tag: Boris Johnson
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Brexit: MPs reject Boris Johnson’s attempt to fast-track deal
A letter Johnson was forced by law to send to the bloc after failing to secure backing for his deal on October 19 called for a three-month extension.
October 23, 2019 -
Confused, bamboozled
He indicated that Labour was unlikely to table a second referendum amendment during the passage of the bill, because tactically it was difficult for a motion from the leader of the opposition to gain cross-party support.
October 22, 2019 -
UK govt publishes Brexit deal bill ahead of parliament debate
The bill was published just hours after the speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, rejected a government's bid for a meaningful vote on the London-Brussels Brexit agreement in the day.
October 22, 2019 -
Brexit: UK govt goes for another attempt at passing Johnson’s deal in parliament
Johnson's Brexit deal ditches the backstop, the "insurance policy" designed to prevent a return to physical checks on the Irish border which will, in effect, draw a new customs border in the Irish Sea, because goods which could then travel onwards to Ireland will have to pay a duty tax.
October 21, 2019 -
UK will leave EU this month, Ministers insist
Gove, who as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster is in charge of no-deal planning, said "the Prime Minister's determination is absolute" and the government's "determined policy" was to meet that deadline.
October 20, 2019 -
UK PM Boris Johnson sends unsigned letter to EU, asks for Brexit delay
The request would be accompanied by another letter, signed by Johnson, which says he does not want a delay, the reports added.
October 20, 2019 -
UK PM Boris Johnson addresses Parliament for new Brexit deal
Johnson is currently making a statement to lawmakers, after which there will be a debate and then votes on amendments and finally - if all goes according to the government's plan - his deal.
October 19, 2019 -
The New Deal
His cut-throat competition model complicates negotiations towards a level-playing field.
October 19, 2019 -
UK PM Boris Johnson in race to win support for Brexit deal
On Friday, Johnson is expected to focus his attention on opposition Labour Party MPs in Leave-voting areas, a group of ruling Conservative Brexiteers, and rebels he expelled from his party.
October 18, 2019 -
New Brexit deal widely welcomed by Irish side
Micheal Martin, leader of Fianna Fail, the largest opposition party in Ireland, said that he welcomed the new Brexit deal reached although he believed that it was "not ideal".
October 18, 2019 -
‘New Brexit deal agreed’, says UK PM Boris Johnson
The two sides have been working on the legal text of a deal, but it will still need the approval of both the UK and European Parliaments.
October 17, 2019 -
Northern Ireland’s democratic unionist party opposes UK’s Brexit plan
The statement was seen as a major setback for Johnson, who would most likely need the support of his DUP allies in parliament for any deal agreed in Brussels.
October 17, 2019 -
‘Brexit deal still possible this week’, says EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier
EU leaders will be meeting for a two-day summit in Brussels from Thursday. Brexit will top the agenda as the Oct. 31 Brexit deadline looms.
October 15, 2019 -
EU and UK intensify Brexit talks ahead of key summit
The UK government added that if a plan was agreed, it would introduce a withdrawal agreement bill to be voted on Saturday in a special Parliamentary session.
October 14, 2019 -
Brexit: Boris Johnson, Irish PM Leo Varadkar set for further talks
The meeting between the two leaders will take place in the north-west of England, with Johnson still insisting the UK will leave the European Union (EU) with or without a deal on October 31
October 10, 2019 -
‘British IS fighters in US custody’, says Donald Trump
Trump's announcement comes after the US withdrew its forces from the region this week.
October 10, 2019 -
UK PM Boris Johnson to hold talks with Irish leader to avoid no-deal Brexit
The EU is concerned that the UK wants to leave too many details about customs and regulatory checks to be agreed during the transition period after Brexit.
October 9, 2019