United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has hit the pause button on his Brexit legislation after Members of Parliament (MPs) rejected his plan to get it through the Commons in three days.
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Johnson asks UK Parliament to open debate on his Brexit deal
The United Kingdom (UK) government has published its 110-page bill to turn Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal into law.
Johnson’s letters to EU president Tusk show he is scrambling to make Brexit deadline
Following his Parliamentary setback, United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reportedly sent three contradictory letters to the European Union (EU) requesting another Brexit delay and simultaneously arguing against an extension.
Boris faces setback as UK MPs vote to delay Brexit
Beleaguered United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit hopes were dealt a further blow as the UK Parliament voted to delay Britain’s exit from the Eurpoean Union on Saturday.
Britain and the European Union reach a Brexit deal
Britain and the European Union announced that they have reached an outline Brexit deal after days of back and forth negotiations. The deal however still has to be formally approved by the economic bloc and ratified by the European and UK Parliaments.
Indian-origin Nobel Laureate sounds warning over Brexit backlash in science sector
Indian-origin Nobel Prize-winning biologist Sir Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, based in the United Kingdom (UK), has warned the British government that the uncertainty around Brexit is hurting science in Britain, with a dramatic drop in the number of leading researchers.
Brexit on October 31 a ‘priority’ for British government, says Queen Elizabeth
The Queen announced in a speech to lawmakers a list of 26 new bills ranging from implementing a yet-to-be finalised EU divorce agreement to criminal sentencing and the environment.
Brexit talks on the verge of collapse: Reports
Britain and the European Union have accused each other of intransigence and sabotage.
UK Parliament insiders claim Johnson won’t resign even if he misses Brexit deadline
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reportedly making plans to virtually “squat” in Downing Street, media reports quoting Cabinet insiders claimed on Sunday.
Report: Boris Johnson apologised to Queen after court ruled Parliament suspension unlawful
Reports also suggest a breakdown of trust between Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street.