London, United Kingdom | AFP | What happens to the Brexit process now Prime Minister Theresa May has defeated Wednesday’s challenge to her leadership? Her victory means she will continue to helm Britain’s exit from the European Union next March, and she will likely continue to press the bloc for …
Read More »Theresa May survives, weakened and with an exit date
London, United Kingdom | AFP | By seeing off a revolt by her own MPs, British Prime Minister Theresa May has once again proved her ability to survive a political crisis — but in the process acknowledged her time in office is limited. May responded to a no-confidence vote with …
Read More »D-Day for UK PM May, faces leadership challenge over Brexit
London, United Kingdom | AFP | British Prime Minister Theresa May vowed to fight “with everything I’ve got” an attempt on Wednesday by her own Conservative party to remove her from office over her unpopular Brexit deal. May faces a vote of no confidence on Wednesday evening sparked by …
Read More »48 letters to replace a Conservative leader
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Members of British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservative party have triggered a vote of confidence in her leadership, which will take place on Wednesday evening. If she loses, her successor would take over in Downing Street. If she wins, she will be immune from …
Read More »May tours Europe in desperate bid to save Brexit deal
Brussels, Belgium | AFP | Embattled British Prime Minister Theresa May was met with sympathy but firm refusals on a desperate tour of European capitals on Tuesday, with EU leaders ruling out any renegotiation of the Brexit deal. A day after she postponed a crucial vote on the deal in …
Read More »Britain’s opposition split over best way to oust May
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Britain’s main opposition parties squabbled on Tuesday over the best way to get rid of Theresa May and her unpopular Brexit deal as she toured Europe to try and salvage it. May’s government was under pressure a day after the prime minister postponed a …
Read More »What next now May has delayed Brexit deal vote?
London, United Kingdom | AFP | What happens now after Prime Minister Theresa May threw the Brexit process into fresh disarray after deferring a vote on her deal in parliament? The embattled leader said she would seek assurances from EU leaders to assuage British lawmakers’ concerns, but faces seemingly implacable …
Read More »Raheem Sterling accuses newspapers of fuelling racism
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Raheem Sterling has accused British newspapers of helping to “fuel racism” with the way they portray young black footballers after he suffered alleged abuse during Manchester City’s defeat at Chelsea. Chelsea and the police are investigating the incident at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, which …
Read More »What next if UK MPs reject Brexit deal?
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Prime Minister Theresa May appears likely to lose a historic vote on the Brexit deal she has struck with EU leaders in a crucial parliament vote on Tuesday. Defeat in the House of Commons is almost certain to lead to either a no-confidence vote …
Read More »Conditions met for Assange to leave Ecuador embassy in London: president
Quito, Ecuador | AFP | Ecuador’s president said Thursday that conditions have been met for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to leave the country’s embassy in London, which would end a six-year standoff with British authorities. “The way has been cleared for Mr Assange to take the decision to leave in …
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