It's three years since Brexit began. Yes, we're feeling battered and bruised, even humiliated. Yes we are in political and economic limbo, and yes, some of Europe are laughing at us. But hold on a minute, this is Great Britain and we don't hang our heads. We stick out our stiff upper lip and just get on with it. So here, to cheer you all up, are five reasons to be cheerful about all the wonderful things that have happened since the vote to leave EU. … [Read more...] about Watch: Five great British reasons to be cheerful despite the Brexit drama
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Nigel Farage hails ‘momentous day in British political history’ as pro-Brexit March To Leave sets off from Sunderland to Hartlepool
Hundreds of Brexit supporters were today expected to set out on the 'March To Leave' from Sunderland in what former UKIP leader Nigel Farage called "a momentous day in British political history". The high-profile MEP was joined by other politicians and leaders of the Leave Means Leave campaign that set off on the first stage of the march - travelling from Sunderland to Hartlepool - which will ultimately culminate in a large rally in London's Parliament Square on March 29. Organisers say the objective of the march is to "demonstrate the level of popular discontent, especially outside of London, with the way the Westminster elite are betraying the will of the people over Brexit".Mr Farage said: "Today is a momentous day in British political history."Pro-Brexit supporters are out in significant numbers as we begin the March To Leave to show the out-of-touch Westminster elite the depth of dissatisfaction at their appalling mishandling of the Brexit process."We will not sit by idle as the … [Read more...] about Nigel Farage hails ‘momentous day in British political history’ as pro-Brexit March To Leave sets off from Sunderland to Hartlepool
Brextension: UK lawmakers vote to seek delay of EU departure
LONDON – In a stalemate over Brexit, British politicians have chosen to delay it. After weeks of political gridlock, Parliament voted Thursday to seek to postpone the country's departure from the European Union, a move that will likely avert a chaotic withdrawal on the scheduled exit date of March 29. With Brexit due in 15 days and no divorce deal yet approved, the House of Commons voted 413-202 to ask the bloc to put off Britain's exit until at least June 30. The official result was initially announced as 412-202, but was later amended to 413 in the official voting list. The vote gives Prime Minister Theresa May some breathing space, but is still humbling for a leader who has spent two years telling Britons they were leaving the bloc on March 29. Power to approve or reject the extension lies with the EU, which has signaled that it will only allow a delay if Britain either approves a divorce deal or makes a fundamental shift in its approach to Brexit. In a historic irony, almost … [Read more...] about Brextension: UK lawmakers vote to seek delay of EU departure
British parliament votes to ask for Brexit delay
Britain is slated to leave the EU with or without a deal – the decision now lies with the EU, who said earlier this week that Britain must justify any delay. Britons voted to leave the EU nearly three years ago, yet many lawmakers and Britons themselves have complained that the country is not ready. A no-deal Brexit could have major implications for businesses and borders in the UK and the 27 EU countries. Prime Minister Theresa May has presented two Brexit deals that have been twice rejected by parliament, but has indicated that she will try a third time to get backing for her agreement. A raft of votes on Thursday were not totally negative for the Prime Minister however – parliamentarians narrowly voted not to strip her of control over Brexit, with a tally of 314-312 votes. Lawmakers also largely voted not to hold a second referendum, an idea that many Britons have pushed for, with a vote of 334-85. Campaigners who have pushed for a new referendum could push a proposal … [Read more...] about British parliament votes to ask for Brexit delay
Parliament votes to delay Brexit – and here is how your MP voted
MPs have voted to delay Brexit – after previously rejecting both Theresa May’s withdrawal agreement and a ‘no deal’ exit. The House of Commons voted 412 to 202 in favour of asking the European Union to extend the Article 50 process beyond March 29. But there is no guarantee that the EU will agree to the extension – potentially heaping even more uncertainty over the Brexit situation. MPs representing the Leave-voting areas in North Staffordshire and South Cheshire were divided on the extension vote. Stoke-on-Trent Labour MPs Ruth Smeeth and Gareth Snell voted in favour of the Prime Minister’s motion, as did Staffordshire Moorlands Tory MP and Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley. Stafford’s Jeremy Lefroy and Crewe & Nantwich’s Laura Smith also voted for the extension. But Stoke-on-Trent South’s Jack Brereton, Stone’s Sir Bill Cash, and Congleton’s Fiona Bruce – all Conservatives – voted against the … [Read more...] about Parliament votes to delay Brexit – and here is how your MP voted