On December 10, 2018, the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that the UK could revoke the Article 50 notice
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Brexit is described as the process of the UK leaving the European Union, Following a referendum held on 23 June 2016. It has since unravelled as one of the most divisive policies in British history.
Prime Minister Theresa May has been reduced to tears whilst announcing her resignation as she failed to get a majority consensus from parliament to pass the infamous ‘Brexit Bill‘.
Labour and Conservative parties have seen there popularity fall in EU elections, largely down to the Brexit process.
As the public has voted to share their discontent of the political process, by tactical voting and protest votes, as the EU elections have become redundant formality since the UK will be leaving the EU.
It has also now become evident that one of the main campaigners for the ‘Leave campaign‘, Boris Johnson, had lied or mislead the public and is facing a court hearing, just as he is preparing to launch a leadership campaign to take the reigns of the disunited conservative party.
In the referendum which was held on 23 June 2016 in which 51.9 per cent of those voting supported leaving the EU, the Government, led by the new leader of the Conservative Party, Theresa May who invoked Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union.
Which started a two-year process which was due to conclude with the United Kingdom exiting the European Union on 29 March 2019 – a deadline which has since been extended to 31 October 2019.
When it will be leaving is still unclear, that all depends on who is elected as the next leader of the Conservative party in July 2019.
There have also been suggestions that Boris Johnson is looking for her to name a date for her departure as PM
Neither the Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, nor shadow chancellor John McDonnell attended the rally.
“We’ve been negotiating the withdrawal agreement for two years. It cannot be renegotiated”
How long has ebullient Bercow sat on his 1604 Brexit spoiler? asks Yvonne Ridley
“There will be no third chance,” European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker said after his talks on Monday with May.
Prime Minister May defeated for a second time on her Brexit proposal
Despite mounting pressure to push back the date, #May remained firm in her resolution to agree on a deal by the end of #March. #Brexit
The Week So far covers so much TWSF – Brexit, Syria and YouTube removed a hate advert from far right Britain First’s site but why did the website take it in the first place?
The prime minister survived a vote of no confidence in her government by a margin of 19 votes, thanks to the backing of the 10 members of the DUP. Had they switched allegiance, the government would have lost by one vote.
The British parliament holds a historic vote Tuesday on the Brexit deal agreed with the EU and all sides are bracing for turmoil when the text is almost certainly rejected.
This morning the European Council president Donald Tusk wrote a letter that outlines the EU’s aims regarding the Irish backstop
This could end centuries of “moderate” politics in the UK
Jaguar & Land Rover to cut 4000 jobs whilst profits hit a record £29bn
The chances of a No deal #Brexit are an almost certainty as the #PM suffers a 2nd #Brexit defeat for #TheresaMay as deal debate begins
A Teenager is one of four protesters held after blockade of Westminster Bridge
Brexit is bonkers, says Yvonne Ridley but don’t let it divert SNP attention as now is the time for #Indyref2
Irish fury over the Great Famine revived as Tory MP suggests food shortage threat to overcome Brexit backstop
The Future is NOT bright – it is BREXIT
As she heads overseas Yvonne Ridley wonders how long Theresa May can survive as British PM and asks if May will she still be residing in Downing Street when her plane lands?
‘She simply does not listen’ (referring to the PM) DUP leader claims about the Prime Minister
‘Britain cannot be bullied’ – The #Conservative party conference continued on #Monday as senior ministers rallied around the #PM
The PM warns Boris, I won’t go down without a fight ‘I am in it for the long term’ – Boris Johnson as he prepares his Coup of the Tory Party
British Jews and the Muslim Council of Britain expressed dismay that Conservative MEPs had voted on Wednesday in “defence” of Hungary
Salzburg: The future holds a failing currency, mass migration of city professionals and a ‘Brexit cold’ ergo a faltering economy… does any hope exit for striking a deal?