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If Boris’ Brexit plan collapses, he’ll have to call early polls

Two Cabinet ministers, Bojo and a ratty little ex-journalist called Michael Gove, campaigned with Nigel Farage for the Leave side.

26 Oct 2019 7:45 AM

'Following Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to pause the process of ratification of the Withdrawal Agreement, and in order to avoid a no-deal Brexit, I will recommend the EU27 accept the UK request for an extension,' Tusk said. (Photo: File | AP)

Tusk recommends EU leaders back Brexit extension

Tusk said that he would propose a written procedure.

23 Oct 2019 2:31 PM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Photo: AP)

Amid Brexit furore, will Boris have to eat his hat?

There was a third covering letter from the British ambassador in Brussels.

22 Oct 2019 5:15 AM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Photo: AFP)

Smooth Brexit is in peril

The deal may not be the best, and even signals a betrayal of what the PM promised over the backstop and Northern Ireland.

21 Oct 2019 1:58 AM

Johnson had sent a photocopy of the letter contained in the law that requires him to ask for the delay if there is no Brexit deal, but didn't sign it. (Photo: File)

UK PM leaves Brexit delay letter unsigned, sends 2nd note

Johnson was required by law to send the delay request after MPs refused to back his Brexit deal on Saturday.

20 Oct 2019 11:56 AM

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Why it makes sense to put stock in good economics

We don’t for a moment believe that when economists and the public have different views, the economists are always right.

20 Oct 2019 6:51 AM

Brexiteers ready to break-up UK

Every day for the last two weeks at least — the opening scenes of the possible final act played out — nothing is certain.

19 Oct 2019 4:46 AM

$After winning the backing of European Union leaders for his new Brexit deal, Prime Minister Boris Johnson was in London Friday looking to secure enough support to get the deal through the fractious British Parliament. (Photo: File)$

Boris Johnson returns to London to drum up support for Brexit deal

If Johnson's charm offensive manages to corral enough votes to pass the deal, Britain would leave EU in an orderly fashion on October 31.

18 Oct 2019 3:39 PM

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. (Photo: AP)

Agreement on new Brexit deal reached, says Boris Johnson

A Brexit deal has been agreed between the United Kingdom and European Union negotiating teams.

17 Oct 2019 3:35 PM

'My government's priority has always been to secure the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union on October 31,' the 93-year-old monarch said from a gilded throne, delivering words written by government officials. (Photo: File | PTI)

Brexit on October 31 a 'priority' for British government: Queen

Queen Elizabeth II announced in a speech to lawmakers a list of 26 new bills.

14 Oct 2019 6:52 PM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Thursday meet his Irish counterpart for last-ditch Brexit talks, with just days left to strike an EU divorce deal and both sides blaming each other for an impasse. (Photo: File)

British PM Boris Johnson to meet Irish leaders for last-ditch Brexit talks

The British leader's plans would also see Northern Irish politicians given a vote every four years on maintaining the agreed arrangements.

10 Oct 2019 12:04 PM

According to the British government’s “reasonable worst-case” scenario, the flow of goods could be cut by half on Day One of a no-deal Brexit and could take a year to recover. (Photo: Representational)

UK medical drug supply still uncertain in a no-deal Brexit

Of the more than 12,300 medicines licensed in the UK, about 7,000 arrive from or via the EU, mostly across the Channel.

27 Sep 2019 8:49 PM

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is adamant on Britain exiting the European club by October 31, and just may be able to pull off a deal with Brussels — but is disinclined to request a delay should an agreement not be reached by mid-October, as the House of Commons has explicitly decreed. (Photo: AP)

Brexit blues: UK’s future is uncertain and unwritten, given the acrimony today

On the other hand, culturally and economically, Britain was hardly cut off from the Continent in the decades leading up to its EEC accession.

26 Sep 2019 12:57 AM

One of the EU's most powerful lobbies, Business Europe issued the warning just hours before British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scheduled to meet European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in Luxembourg. (Photo: File)

No-deal Brexit would be 'disaster' warns EU business lobby

A 2-day European summit is scheduled to be held on October 17 in Brussels, which could be the last chance for agreement between two parties.

16 Sep 2019 12:13 PM

Now is an apt time to spread the message of non-violence

In the midst of all this, the former Prime Minister, David Cameron, has come up with his autobiography, For The Record.

16 Sep 2019 2:22 AM

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Saturday he was making a "huge amount of progress" towards a Brexit deal with the EU, in an interview in which he compared Britain to the Incredible Hulk. (Photo: File)

UK's Boris Johnson claims huge progress in Brexit talks

Johnson took office in July promising to leave the EU next month with or without a deal, but has faced resistance from the House of Commons.

15 Sep 2019 9:35 AM

Earlier this week, Johnson failed at his second attempt to force an early election in the country where he could not gather the required two-thirds majority. (Photo: AP)

UK PM Johnson to hold talks with Juncker next week

After a working lunch with Juncker, Johnson will then meet with Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel.

13 Sep 2019 7:28 PM

Why it’s now time for Boris Johnson to go

The man who became PM by choosing to go with public opinion narrowly in favour of exiting the European Union is now caught in a cleft stick.

12 Sep 2019 12:00 AM

German Chanellor Angela Merkel. (Photo: File)

Germany chancellor Angela Merkel sees 'every chance' for Brexit deal

She added that if the EU and Britain failed to agree on terms for Brexit that Germany was 'prepared' for a disorderly divorce.

11 Sep 2019 8:25 PM

Will Boris have to go, as battle over Brexit rages?

Since Parliament has passed a law against a no-deal Brexit, defiance might even mean legal prosecution that could send Johnson to prison.

10 Sep 2019 12:04 AM

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