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‘Huge progress in Brexit talks’ claims UK PM Boris Johnson
Johnson further said, "The madder Hulk gets, the stronger Hulk gets and he always escaped, no matter how tightly bound in he seemed to be -- and that is the case for this country".
September 15, 2019 -
UK ex-PM David Cameron breaks his silence on Brexit, says 2016 referendum left him ‘depressed’
The former Conservative Party leader walked away from 10 Drowning Street less than a month after British people voted in June that year to leave the European Union by a 52-48 margin.
September 14, 2019 -
‘Will stop PM Boris Johnson breaking law on Brexit’ says UK parliamentary speaker John Bercow
During a speech in London, Bercow warned if the government comes close to doing so, parliament "would want to cut off such a possibility and do so forcefully".
September 13, 2019 -
MPs willing to go to court to enforce Brexit delay
The cross-party bill - which requires Johnson to extend the exit deadline until January unless Parliament agrees on a deal with the EU by October 19 - was passed on Friday.
September 7, 2019 -
Boris Johnson at loss for words when confronted over Brexit
The Prime Minister attempted to explain he had been negotiating, but the disgruntled man continued, saying "You're playing games".
September 6, 2019 -
UK PM brother Jo Johnson quits from govt amid Brexit turmoil
Taking to Twitter, Jo said, "In recent weeks I've been torn between family loyalty and the national interest — it's an unresolvable tension and time for others to take on my roles as MP & Minister".
September 5, 2019 -
British MPs approve bill to prevent no-deal Brexit
The bill also requires ministers to report to the House of Commons over the next few months. potentially providing more opportunities to take control of the timetable.
September 5, 2019 -
UK PM Boris Johnson loses majority ahead of crucial Brexit vote
The government has now 319 members - the Conservatives with 309, and 10 of its Northern Ireland ally, the Democratic Unionist Party.
September 4, 2019 -
Brexit: UK PM Boris Johnson faces showdown in Parliament
The development comes as rebel Conservatives and opposition Labour MPs are planning a bill to stop the UK leaving the European Union (EU) on October 31 without a deal.
September 3, 2019 -
$36 mn fund to help UK nationals with EU forms
The European Commission has urged EU countries, in the event of a no-deal, to "take a generous approach to the rights of UK citizens in the EU, provided that this approach is reciprocated by the UK".
August 30, 2019 -
Queen clears Boris’ plan to suspend UK Parliament ahead of Brexit deadline
Johnson had spoken to Queen Elizabeth II to request an end to the current parliamentary session in its second sitting week next month will be starting on September 9, Downing Street said.
August 29, 2019 -
With foot on table, Boris speaks on Brexit deal with French President Macron
The scene took place after Johnson and President Macron addressed journalists in the Elysee courtyard, during which Macron warned there was not enough time to wholly rewrite Britain's Brexit divorce deal before an October 31 deadline.
August 23, 2019 -
Brexit: German chancellor Angela Merkel gives UK PM 30-day deadline to avoid no-deal
During a press briefing in Berlin, Merkel said a solution could be found in establishing “absolute clarity” on the EU-UK future relationship.
August 22, 2019 -
UK PM in bid to get new Brexit deal
The Prime Minister will travel to Berlin to meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday and meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Thursday
August 18, 2019 -
‘No-deal Brexit could lead to united Ireland’, says Irish PM Leo Varadkar
A no-deal Brexit could lead to a united Ireland as more people in Northern Ireland would “come to question the Union” with Britain, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has said. His comments came after new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the current Brexit deal was unacceptable and set preparations for leaving the EU without …
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July 27, 2019 -
UK PM race between Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt ends, winner to be announced today
The frontrunner throughout the contest has been former foreign secretary Boris Johnson as the Conservative Party's over 160,000 members up and down the UK filed their postal votes to decide between him and the current foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt.
July 23, 2019 -
Boris Johnson kicks up a stink with Brexit fish tale
The frontrunner to become Britain's next prime minister used the kipper to emphasise why his country should leave the European Union as soon as possible.
July 19, 2019