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WorldMay 24

Brexit brings down May, Johnson stakes his claim

Fighting back tears, Theresa May said she would quit after failing to deliver Brexit, setting up a contest that will install a new British prime minister who could pursue a cleaner break with the European Union.
Brexit brings down May, Johnson stakes his claim
Brexit brings down May, Johnson stakes his claim
WorldSeptember 11

UK seeks 'deep security partnership' with EU

Britain wants to have closer defence cooperation with the European Union after Brexit than other countries outside the union, according to a document that sets out a vision of "a deep security partnership" aimed at nudging talks forward.
UK seeks 'deep security partnership' with EU
UK seeks 'deep security partnership' with EU
WorldAugust 22

Britain's plan to break free of European Court

Britain will outline its plans to escape the "direct jurisdiction" of the European Court of Justice after Brexit - one of Prime Minister Theresa May's main aims in talks to unravel 40 years of EU membership.
Britain's plan to break free of European Court
Britain's plan to break free of European Court
WorldJune 27

Scottish independence vote pushed until after Brexit

Scotland's secessionist leader postponed plans for a second independence referendum until the terms of Britain's exit from the European Union are clear.
Scottish independence vote pushed until after Brexit
Scottish independence vote pushed until after Brexit
WorldJune 13

May nears deal with Northern Irish 'kingmakers'

British Prime Minister Theresa May neared a deal with a Northern Irish Protestant party to save her premiership and confirmed Brexit talks would begin next week.
May nears deal with Northern Irish 'kingmakers'
May nears deal with Northern Irish 'kingmakers'
WorldMay 29

UK election rivals set opposing EU 'no deal' stances

British Prime Minister Theresa May said she would walk away from divorce talks with the European Union without a deal if she had to, but her rival in an election next week, Labour's Jeremy Corbyn, said he would make sure an agreement was reached.
UK election rivals set opposing EU 'no deal' stances
UK election rivals set opposing EU 'no deal' stances
WorldApril 30

Facing election defeat, Le Pen flip-flops on euro

French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen renewed her attack on the European Union's euro single currency on Sunday, a day after saying that ditching it might not be her top priority.
Facing election defeat, Le Pen flip-flops on euro
Facing election defeat, Le Pen flip-flops on euro
WorldApril 18

May calls for early election to bolster Brexit hand

British Prime Minister Theresa May called for an early election in June, saying she needed to strengthen her hand in divorce talks with the European Union by bolstering support for her Brexit plan.
May calls for early election to bolster Brexit hand
May calls for early election to bolster Brexit hand