Tag: Theresa May
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Ex-British PM announces decision to quit UK parliament
Former British Prime Minsiter Theresa May has said she will not fight the next general election, bringing a 27-year career in the UK parliament to an end. May revealed her decision to stand down as MP for Maidenhead on Friday, saying she would focus on championing causes including the fight against modern slavery. In a…
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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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My regrets as UK Prime Minister – Theresa May
Outgoing British Prime Minister, Theresa May, said she regrets allowing too much polarisation over Brexit and avoiding televised debates before a disastrous snap election in 2017, in an interview published on Friday. May resigned as leader of the ruling Conservatives in June after she conceded defeat in her two-year battle to persuade parliament to approve…
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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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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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MPs reject Theresa May’s Brexit deal for third time
Members of Parliament, MPs have rejected Theresa May’s EU withdrawal agreement for a third time. MP’s rejected the deal by 344 votes to 286, a majority of 58, throwing UK’s Brexit plans into more confusion, BBC reports. Mrs May said the vote would have “grave” implications and the “legal default” was that the UK would…
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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…
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Brexit: Theresa May survives no-confidence vote
British Prime Minister Theresa May has survived as prime minister after weathering a dramatic no-confidence vote in her government, but was left scrambling to strike a Brexit compromise that could secure the backing of parliament. May announced after the vote on Wednesday night that she would invite Jeremy Corbyn and other party leaders for immediate…