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Last week’s speeches on the UK’s future relationship with the EU by Theresa May and Boris Johnson give us an opportunity to compare the tone, demeanour and content of these two senior politicians. / Unlike the EU27, the UK has not yet engaged in the Brexit process in the form of tabling draft treaty texts.
EU Law expert Professor Michael Dougan has analysed Theresa May's Brexit speech.
The prime minister’s rightwing pact with the DUP and the increasing likelihood of a no-deal Brexit have left the people in the north of Ireland staring into an abyss.
Did the last week seem even crazier than normal, even for the bumper bonanza of bonkers that is #Brexit Britain?
The prime minister accepted her agreement could be defeated as she told ministers she would ‘move quickly’ if it is voted down
Nick Crosby joins Chris to wonder whether and how the House of Commons might yet find a way to reject the Withdrawal Agreement and #StopBrexit. Also Hostile Environment Lady jumps the Lie of the Week queue.
Theresa May's shocker at the European Council, and why it happened. Plus: Tony Blair, huh, what he isn't good for. And some home truths on what the Article 50 ruling means and what it doesn't mean. Finally, a few cracking Lies of the Week, and an absolute zinger as Tweet of the Year.
Theresa May will be obliged to present MPs with a new Brexit plan within three days if her current proposal is voted down next week, after a procedural amendment to the plan’s progress through the Commons was passed amid chaotic scenes.
Theresa May has been defeated on Brexit by rebel Tory MPs joining forces with Labour and other opposition parties for a second time in two days. But, on a confusing day in parliament, even seasoned Westminster watchers were struggling to follow.
Conservative revolt torpedoes No 10’s apparent plan to force MPs to vote multiple times on the deal. MPs are weighing up how quickly to launch a bid for a fresh referendum on Brexit, after inflicting a stunning defeat on Theresa May which cleared the way for a Commons vote.
The content of Theresa May's defeats over the last couple of days isn't particularly meaningful, but the fact they happened at all suggests that parliament's guerrilla war against the government has started. And it seems to be winning.
The Meaningful Vote that never was; the no-confidence vote that answered one question, but raised many more; the European summit and 'that' row over "nebulous" - all packed into a bumper Brexit week.
Three defeats for UK PM Theresa May in one day - what hope now for the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration passing muster next week?
This week Brexit Republic looks at UK PM's survival after a week that predicted her political demise in violent terms. Northern Ireland business representatives went to Westminster to bluntly outline their 'no-deal' fears. EU Commissioner Phil Hogan is optimistic of a deal and buoyant about EU unity "despite provocation".
UK Prime Minister Theresa May's (war?) dance at the Tory Party conference; DUP leader Arlene Foster's "blood red lines"; Boris Johnson's "Chuck Chequers" speech and the Taoiseach's meetings in Brussels with Council President: How healthy are the prospects for a Brexit breakthrough ahead of the October 17th summit?
As UK Theresa May headed to EU Summit in Salzburg this week, the expectation was that her Brexit Chequers White Paper would be met with a muted, but not hostile response, relieving her of some pressure before her party's conference later this month. Europe Editor Tony Connelly talks to Brexit Republic from Salzburg and we'll hear from An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and UK Prime Minister Theresa May.
Theresa May narrowly avoided a critical defeat in parliament. / Boris Johnson resigned as foreign secretary, using his House of Commons speech to implore MPs to "save Brexit". / BrexitCentral's Hugh Bennett says that despite fury in the Tory ranks, Mrs May is still on course to deliver on her White Paper. / Aidan Flynn on 80% of Irish/EU exports going through the UK.
The arrival of a White Paper, the departure of cabinet members and US President Donald Trump's Sun interview all making waves for UK Prime Minister Theresa May. / And what are the dangers of a punitive Brexit deal for the UK? Oxford University Professor of European Studies Timothy Garton Ash gives us his view
Staying in the EU gives Britain the best shot at fixing the grievances that fuelled the Brexit vote. If there’s no election, we need a referendum.
Between the opposition, the DUP and rebels from the pro and anti-EU wings of her party, May faces an uphill battle getting her deal through parliament. / There are many more MPs who say they will vote down the deal than vote for it.
Vladimir Putin has said the UK should not hold a second referendum on Brexit, insisting Theresa May must “fulfil the will of the people”.
Theresa May has sustained the heaviest parliamentary defeat of any British prime minister in the democratic era after MPs rejected her Brexit deal by a resounding majority of 230.
Prime minister announces vote of no confidence in her government on Wednesday, to 'confirm' that MPs want her to continue in office
Defra also confirms enforcing NDAs despite Theresa May’s criticism of such contracts.
Shadow Brexit secretary to call for MPs to hold ‘open and frank debate’ to find ‘credible solutions’ to current crisis.