Tag: BREXIT
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British PM Johnson threatens Brexit rebels with party expulsion
The British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, threatened to expel rebel lawmakers from his Conservative Party if they thwart his Brexit plans by voting to prevent a no-deal exit from the EU. Johnson’s promise to leave the EU on Oct. 31 with or without a divorce agreement has propelled the United Kingdom towards a constitutional crisis…
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May congratulates Johnson, urges him to ‘deliver Brexit that works for whole UK’
Prime Minister Theresa May congratulated Boris Johnson, her successor as Conservative party leader, and urged him to “work together to deliver a Brexit that works for the whole UK.” May, who is due to hand over leadership of the country to Johnson on Wednesday, also urged him to ensure the Conservatives “keep (opposition Labour leader)…
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Britain, go or stay, stop diverting attention – Owei Lakemfa
By Owei Lakemfa A Nigerian genius, Odia Ofeimum asked me a rhetorical question: “How does a minority which takes control of the majority, retain power?” He answered: “ By force or falsehood” I added: “Or both” Although he raised it within the context of the ethnocentric power relations in Nigeria, it is also true of…
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UK should ‘cool down’, ‘rethink Brexit’ – EU commission
Britain should use the next few months to “cool down and rethink” its decision to leave the European Union, the socialist candidate to head the next European Commission, Frans Timmermans, said on Wednesday. Last week EU leaders gave Britain an extension of its departure date until Oct. 31, with the possibility of leaving sooner if…
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Theresa May, EU leaders agree new Brexit extension to Oct 31
British Prime Minister, Theresa May and EU leaders agreed on Thursday to a Brexit extension until Oct. 31 at the latest, narrowly averting a no-deal Brexit the following day. However, within minutes of finalising their decision at a special EU summit in Brussels, European Council President Donald Tusk hinted that there could be further reprieves…
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BREXIT: UK ‘removes’ European Union on new passports [Photo]
British passports without the words “European Union” on the front cover have been issued despite the Brexit delay. The burgundy passports were introduced from March 30th, the day after Britain was expected to leave the EU. Some passports including the words “European Union” will continue to be issued while the remaining stock is used up.…
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Theresa May requests Brexit extension to June 30
British Prime Minister Theresa May seeks to delay Brexit until June 30 to avoid a chaotic withdrawal from the European Union in one week, but a key leader of the bloc suggested an even longer pause in the difficult divorce proceedings. The question over timing is vital because Britain is set to leave the EU…
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Britain’s Theresa May asks EU to delay Brexit until June 30
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has written to European Council President Donald Tusk to request to delay the UK‘s departure from the European Union by three months. The UK is currently due to leave on March 29, but the British parliament has twice rejected May’s divorce deal with the EU, prompting concerns that the UK…
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Theresa May faces heavy Brexit defeat in parliament, eurosceptics warn
Theresa May’s Brexit deal faces a heavy defeat in parliament on Tuesday, the leaders of two major eurosceptic factions in parliament said on Sunday. According to parliament May has so far secured no major changes from the European Union. Just 19 days before the United Kingdom is due to leave the EU on March 29,…
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Brexit must not be frustrated -Theresa May
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has said Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU) must not be frustrated. Local media reported that May also said that the government must focus on delivering it. May is trying to get changes to the Brexit package before putting it to another vote in parliament. If she fails, May…