Tag: House of Commons
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Can our Parliament meet virtually?
There were some technical glitches but that was only to be expected. According to media reports, the proposal would cost nearly 370,000 pounds a month. UK had reported more than 18,738 deaths in hospitals from Covid- 19 until April 23.
April 26, 2020 -
UK govt to unveil post-Brexit trade talks goals
Negotiations are due to begin in Brussels on March 2.
February 27, 2020 -
EU lays out post-Brexit negotiation stance
There are talks in London about a so-called Canada-style trade agreement with zero tariffs.
February 26, 2020 -
China-EU agreements to apply to UK during Brexit transition
China stands ready to work with the UK and the EU to move forward the work related to cooperation agreements in the transition period, he added.
February 18, 2020 -
UK formally exits European Union as Brexit comes into force
Britain left the European Union 43 months after the country voted for Brexit in a June 2016 referendum.
February 1, 2020 -
‘UK at front of line for trade deal’, says Mike Pompeo
Pompeo said that he travelled to the UK to start the dialogue on an agreement as soon as possible.
January 31, 2020 -
Historic Brexit vote in European Parliament set to approve on Wednesday
On Tuesday, the UK participated in its last meeting as an EU member when Foreign Office minister Chris Pincher attended the General Affairs Council.
January 29, 2020 -
House of Commons rejects changes to Brexit bill demanded by upper house
The bill, which ensures Britain leaves the EU on Jan. 31, will pass between the Houses until both sides agree on the wording. Once the process is finished, it will go to the palace for Royal Assent by Queen Elizabeth II.
January 23, 2020 -
Brexit… at last!
Opposition MPs did try to force an amendment committing the government to allow unaccompanied child refugees to continue to be reunited with their families in the UK after Brexit.
January 12, 2020 -
British MP Keith Vaz resigns from Parliament amid drug scandal
The watchdog said his suggestion that the men were there to discuss redecorating the London flat was "ludicrous".
November 12, 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 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 -
Opposition plans new course to stop PM from no-deal Brexit
The main opposition Labour Party said the parties agreed that stopping a no-deal Brexit was a priority.
September 27, 2019 -
UK parliament faces shutdown after PM Boris Johnson’s failure in Ireland
The chaos unfolded in the early hours of Tuesday morning, after a day of high drama in which Johnson lost his sixth parliamentary vote in as many days and Bercow announced his impending retirement as Speaker.
September 10, 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