Britain, EU Should Prepare for Second Brexit Referendum
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair will say on Friday that Britain and the European Union should prepare for a second Brexit referendum because parliament will probably fail to agree on a divorce deal and the public will need to break the deadlock. Less than four months before Britain is due to leave the EU, […]
Theresa May Defends Brexit Deal after Trump Casts Doubt on Future of UK-US Trade
US President Donald Trump said earlier this week that the Brexit deal pushed by UK Prime Minister Theresa May was great for the European Union, but it could hurt trade between Washington and London. Just a few days after US President Donald Trump blasted the EU-endorsed Brexit agreement, Theresa May rushed to defend her brainchild […]
May’s Brexit Deal is ‘Worst of All Worlds,’ Labor’s Corbyn Says
British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal is the “worst of all worlds,” opposition Labor Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said in the House of Commons on Thursday. His comments came soon after the publication of the political declaration on the framework for the U.K.’s future relations with the European Union. “These 26 pages are a […]
UK, Germany, France issue joint statement following Trump’s JCPOA withdrawl
The European sides to the Iran nuclear deal have jointly stressed their continuing commitment following Trump’s announcement that US will pull out of the agreement and reinstate sanctions against Iran. “It is with regret and concern that we, the Leaders of France, Germany and the United Kingdom take note of President Trump’s decision to withdraw […]
Joke of the year: May says links with Saudi Arabia have saved British lives
Theresa May defended Britain’s links to defense and security ally Saudi Arabia in parliament on Wednesday, saying cooperation had helped save the lives of hundreds of people. “The link that we have with Saudi Arabia is historic, it is an important one, and it has saved the lives of potentially hundreds of people in this […]
Veto on Brexit? British government loses key vote after Tory rebellion
The government of British Prime Minster Theresa May has suffered a fresh blow as lawmakers voted to force changes in London’s Brexit plans, giving Parliament a legal guarantee of a vote on the final Brexit deal struck with Brussels. May was narrowly defeated in a key vote on its Brexit bill after a rebellion by […]
Bullies never respect sycophants
Stop the state visit. Britain should not allow the U.S. president’s racism to be dressed up in pageantry All relationships have boundaries. Those between nations can be particularly fraught, freighted with ties forged in history and culture. In diplomacy the manners, customs and morals of others need to be acknowledged and respected. But humanity begins […]
British prime minister kicks off visits to Saudi Arabia, Jordan
British Prime Minister Theresa May has embarked on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia and Jordan to discuss bilateral ties and regional issues with leaders of the two Arab kingdoms. May has arrived in Saudi Arabia, and will hold talks with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman later […]
Brexit talks ‘very positive,’ but issues remain: May
British Prime Minister Theresa May has said Brexit negotiations with European Council President Donald Tusk have been “very positive,” but that there are still outstanding issues on the divorce settlement and the border with EU member Ireland. “There are still issues across the various matters that we’re negotiating on to be resolved, but there’s been a positive […]
May reaffirms UK commitment to Iran nuclear deal in call with Trump
British Prime Minister Theresa May has reaffirmed London’s commitment to the Iran nuclear agreement and called on Washington to remain committed to the landmark deal alongside other European signatories. The British premier made the plea in a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday. “The (prime minister) reaffirmed the UK’s strong commitment to […]