The Prime Minister acknowledged differences between herself and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in a video released by Downing Street.
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WATCH: Brexit deadlock continues as Commons vote results in a tie
The Brexit impasse that has consumed Westminster in recent months has reached another level today. A vote by MPs on holding more indicative votes resulted in a direct tie.
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WATCH: PM Theresa May prepared to hold talks with Corbyn and seek further extension to Article 50
After marathon Cabinet talks lasting almost eight hours, the Prime Minister spoke from Downing Street, announcing her intension to seek a further extension of Article 50, and offered to reach across the aisle to the opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn.
Indicative Votes: All eight Brexit alternatives fail to command a majority in the Commons
Westminster hoped to gain clarity in a series of indicative votes on alternative options for Brexit. It did not, as all were rejected by MPs.
PM Theresa May to resign once Brexit deal is delivered
The Prime Minister was addressing Conservative MPs at a meeting of the 1922 Committee when she announced she was prepared to leave Downing Street sooner than planned, if her Brexit deal was passed through Parliament.
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WATCH: PM Theresa May tells the nation “I’m on your side” as she berates MPs over indecision
The Prime Minister addressed Britain following yet another tumultuous day in Westminster, telling the public: “It is high time we made a decision”.
Conservative MP Dominic Grieve slams PM Theresa May’s PMQs statement, and her handling of Brexit
The Tory MP called it the “worst moment” he has experienced since entering the House of Commons. Continue reading Conservative MP Dominic Grieve slams PM Theresa May’s PMQs statement, and her handling of Brexit
Cabinet ministers revolt as MPs vote to extend Article 50 past March 29
The House of Commons has voted to extend Article 50 until June 30, in a bid to find a resolution to the Brexit impasse that has consumed Parliament.
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PM Theresa May’s revised Brexit deal rejected by another massive majority in the Commons
After last minute renegotiations in Strasbourg on Monday evening, the prime minister was hoping for a change of fortunes for her EU withdrawal agreement.
Jeremy Corbyn denies calling PM Theresa May a “stupid woman” over PMQs row
The leader of the opposition Jeremy Corbyn has refuted claims he called the Prime Minister a “stupid woman” at the last Prime Minister’s Questions of the year.
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Brexit fallout: PM May stands defiant on one of her darkest days
As the press gathered in Downing Street for an early evening press conference, the Prime Minister stuck to her plan and refused to budge on her widely panned Brexit deal.
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A divided cabinet approves PM Theresa May’s EU withdrawal agreement
The prime minister addressed the nation after a historic five-hour meeting of the cabinet to announce they had approved the draft withdrawal agreement set out by UK and EU negotiators.
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Budget 2018: Chancellor promises an end to austerity is coming
The Chancellor has set out his plans for tax and spending for the coming year, promising more money for the NHS, schools and an end to austerity.
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Are we watching a repeat of the U.S. election taking place in the UK?
When the Prime Minister called for a General Election on April 18, Jeremy Corbyn was seen by many as the outsider; unfathomable that he might come close to Downing Street.
This morning The Times published a YouGov poll, predicting a hung parliament. Continue reading Are we watching a repeat of the U.S. election taking place in the UK?
Ukip leader Paul Nuttall is to stand for Parliament in Boston and Skegness
Nigel Farage’s successor as Ukip leader is to run for the parliamentary seat of Boston and Skegness. Continue reading Ukip leader Paul Nuttall is to stand for Parliament in Boston and Skegness
Poll awards Conservatives highest vote share since 1991
A new poll has given the Conservatives a lead equal to Labour’s total polling figures.
Conducted by ComRes for the Sunday Mirror, it is projecting that Theresa May’s party is twice as far ahead as Jeremy Corbyn in the race to secure Downing Street. Continue reading Poll awards Conservatives highest vote share since 1991
Corbyn launches populist campaign for Downing Street as he vows to rise against the media and the establishment
The Leader of the Opposition today launched Labour’s campaign for June’s General Election. Continue reading Corbyn launches populist campaign for Downing Street as he vows to rise against the media and the establishment
UK and US ready to strike bilateral free trade deal ‘as soon as possible’
The United States is ready to strike a new bilateral trade agreement with Britain, according to the U.S. Speaker of the House. Continue reading UK and US ready to strike bilateral free trade deal ‘as soon as possible’
MPs vote to hold General Election in June
MPs have voted in favour of holding a General Election on June 8 following a debate in the Commons.
