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Theresa May to put her Brexit bill to MPs again in early June
Theresa May is to give MPs another opportunity to vote on Brexit early next month, with or without Labour’s backing. The decision came following further talks between the prime minister and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, which Downing Street described as “useful and constructive” but there are already widespread doubts that MPs will vote for her Brexit bill. The Guardian says May “hopes that by setting a clear date for the bill, she can fend off calls for an imminent no-confidence vote” and the Daily Telegraph adds that she hopes the move will “delay her resignation for almost three months”. However, Sky News warns that “a positive outcome for the government is far from certain”. The Times goes further, predicting that defeat in the Commons would “almost certainly spell the end” of her reign. Downing Street said the Commons will vote on the Withdrawal Agreement Bill in the week beginning 3 June. The … [Read more...] about Theresa May to put her Brexit bill to MPs again in early June
MPs to have say on Brexit Bill in early June
MPs will have their say once again on Theresa May's Brexit Bill early next month. On Tuesday evening the prime minister announced legislation to implement the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement will be published in the week beginning June 3. The announcement came after talks were held between the prime minister and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. A Downing Street spokesman said: "This evening the Prime Minister met the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons to make clear our determination to bring the talks to a conclusion and deliver on the referendum result to leave the EU. "We will therefore be bringing forward the Withdrawal Agreement Bill in the week beginning the 3rd June. "It is imperative we do so then if the UK is to leave the EU before the summer Parliamentary recess." ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston said he believes Tory MPs will be furious with Mrs May for not changing her Brexit deal. The Withdrawal Agreement bill will be introduced - for a fourth time - more … [Read more...] about MPs to have say on Brexit Bill in early June
British PM May to Launch New Push for Brexit Deal Next Month
Last night Theresa May made a 'final offer' to Jeremy Corbyn on Brexit, as she bowed to Cabinet demands to accelerate efforts to take Britain out of the EU, her spokesman said, cited by Reuters. May is planning to put forward a Withdrawal Agreement Bill, which implements the terms of Britain’s departure, in the week beginning June 3 to try to secure Brexit before lawmakers go on summer holiday. READ MORE: Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party Would Hammer Tories in General Election — New Poll Jeremy Corbyn, however, raised doubts over whether Labour could back the Withdrawal Bill which he and his team have been discussing for more than four weeks to find a way to break the deadlock in parliament. Despite opposition from some in her party, senior ministers agreed at a cabinet meeting earlier to press ahead with the talks, May’s … [Read more...] about British PM May to Launch New Push for Brexit Deal Next Month
May’s vow on next Brexit vote; Trump’s ban on Huawei
Alabama’s abortion ban, Sudan’s transition, Australia’s wheat harvest, San Fran’s facial recognition ban. Delano’s breakfast briefing. Parliament vote on Brexit in June British prime minister Theresa May will ask parliament to vote again on the withdrawal agreement bill to take the UK out of the EU before its summer recess. The Guardian reports that the week beginning 3 June is a likely date. But May’s talks with opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn have not made much progress. Business Insider cites Labour's John McDonnell saying that the government was “nowhere near” to accepting his party’s demands. US Huawei ban imminent Reuters cites sources that reckon Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order forbidding US companies from using telecoms equipment made by firms posing a national security risk. Without specifying any names, the chief target of the ban would be Chinese firm Huawei, which the US believes could use telecoms … [Read more...] about May’s vow on next Brexit vote; Trump’s ban on Huawei