Theresa May’s government thrown into turmoil as Brexit secretary David Davis and deputy Steve Baker resign July 9, 2018 Prime Minister Theresa May took a major hit late last night after Brexit secretary David Davis resigned from his post, effective immediately. Davis exchanged letters with Number 10 after his position became untenable following the Cabinet away-day on Friday when May’s top team finally thrashed out a position of the UK’s future trading relationship with [...]
Brexiters pressuring ministers to ‘put principle before career’ over Chequers deal July 11, 2018 Pro-Brexit frontbenchers are coming under pressure to act on "principle" and quit over Theresa May's Chequers proposal, after further resignations last night. City A.M. understands that Brexit minister and former head of the European Research Group Suella Braverman has been "getting heat" from the very group she once led over her decision to remain in [...]
Brexit secretary David Davis and minister Steve Baker resign arguing PM’s policy leaves UK in ‘weak’ and ‘inescapable’ position with EU July 9, 2018 Brexit secretary David Davis has resigned, just nine months before the UK is to leave the EU, arguing Theresa May's new approach is damaging the country's position. The Cabinet minister quit his position, saying "the current trend of policy and tactics" was making it look less and less likely that the government could "deliver on [...]
Brexit secretary David Davis and minister Steve Baker resign arguing PM’s policy leaves UK in ‘weak’ and ‘inescapable’ position with EU July 9, 2018 Brexit secretary David Davis has resigned, just nine months before the UK is to leave the EU, arguing Theresa May’s new approach is damaging the country’s position. The Cabinet minister quit his position, saying “the current trend of policy and tactics” was making it look less and less likely that the government could “deliver on [...]
Prime Minister forges ahead with Chequers’ Brexit white paper as Eurosceptic rebellion looms July 11, 2018 The Prime Minister is pushing on with her Chequers proposals in publishing the much-awaited Brexit white paper today, as Eurosceptics plot rebellion from the backbenches. The white paper – hailed as the most significant Brexit publication since the 2016 referendum – will set out Theresa May's vision for the UK's future relationship with the EU. [...]
Labour demands ‘full access’ to Single Market after Brexit through amendment to EU Withdrawal Bill June 6, 2018 Labour is to table a new amendment to the EU Withdrawal Bill, demanding the government ensure “full access” to the Single Market after Brexit. The amendment, which is expected to be formally tabled tomorrow, calls on Theresa May to seek ongoing access with “no new impediments to trade and common rights, standards and protections as [...]