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On Saturday, thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across the United Kingdom to protest against Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament ahead of the current October 31 Brexit deadline. Meanwhile, his opponents are working behind the scenes, but time is running out. The week to come will be crucial — that is when British Parliament will meet again for the first time after the summer break, and they must have a plan by then. The majority of parliamentarians are against leaving the EU without some kind of agreement. And an increasing number of MPs intend to force Boris Johnson to rule out this possibility. This is a power struggle between government and Parliament in which MPs are now under pressure because Johnson is taking away the remaining time they have to agree on a common approach. Brexit committe chair Benn: "We simply have to be more effective" than Johnson's antics Labour politician and Brexit committee chairperson Hilary Benn admits he is nervous. Having just … [Read more...] about Brexit: Boris Johnson’s opponents unite in wake of Parliament shutdown

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday compared his country's exit from the European Union next month to The Incredible Hulk's ability to burst through chains. "The madder Hulk gets, the stronger Hulk gets," he told the Mail on Sunday newspaper. Referring to Bruce Banner, the fictional scientist who transforms into his powerful green alter ego in the famous comic book and film series, Johnson said: "Banner might be bound in manacles, but when provoked he would explode out of them." Read more: Pro-Brexit MP: UK, EU relationship will 'never be the same again' Watch video 02:15 Share New blow dealt to British PM Send Facebook Twitter google+ Whatsapp Tumblr linkedin stumble Digg reddit Newsvine Permalink https://p.dw.com/p/3PJxj UK Parliament rejects PM's call for early election The UK leader reiterated his determination to pull the country out of the EU on October 31 if no alternative deal is agreed. He … [Read more...] about Brexit: Boris Johnson says UK will break away like Hulk

Boris Johnson has finally folded and agreed to appoint an EU commissioner despite insisting "under no circumstances" would the UK appoint one.  The EU delivered an ultimatum to the Prime Minister saying that they expected to be told who the new official is today. It comes after the European Commission's incoming president, Ursula von der Leyen, wrote to Mr Johnson last week tell him has has to put forward a candidate to represent the UK on the EU's executive. When the bloc granted an extension until January 31, it said that the UK remained a member "with full rights and obligations... including the obligation to suggest a candidate for appointment as a member of the Commission". The EU wants the full commission to be finalised by 1 December. But the Prime Minister has repeatedly promised that he would not be appointing a new commissioner because the UK is leaving the EU. The UK's current Commissioner is Julian King, who is in charge of security across the bloc. Read More General … [Read more...] about Brexit: Boris Johnson finally folds and agrees to appoint EU commissioner

BORIS Johnson's brother Jo has announced he is to quit as an MP after serving as minister in his sibling's Government. The MP for Orpington backed Remain in the 2016 referendum but he quit over Theresa May's Brexit plan. Here's the latest on his resignation. Who is Jo Johnson? Joseph Edmund Johnson is Boris Johnson's younger brother and a former Government minister. The 47-year-old was elected the Member of Parliament for Orpington in the General Election in May 2010, and re-elected in 2015 and 2017.From April 2013 to May 2015, he was the Head of the Number 10 Policy Unit, and became Minister of State for the Cabinet Office in July 2014. Following the May 2015 general election, Jo Johnson became the Minister for Universities and Science. He served as the Minister for London in Theresa May's Government. In January 2018, he became the Minister of State for the Department of Transport until his resignation on November 9, 2018 over Mrs May's Brexit deal.He is married to Amelia Gentleman, … [Read more...] about Who is Jo Johnson? Boris Johnson’s brother who has quit as Tory MP and minister

EUROCRATS say EU member states have agreed the government's new Brexit proposals "do not provide a basis for concluding an agreement". A European Commission spokesman said the plans laid out by Boris Johnson were not enough to forge an initial divorce deal. Johnson insisted Britain will leave the EU by October 31 "without delay". This is despite Government papers which were released in Scotland this afternoon claiming he would send a letter to Brussels, seeking a third extension to Article 50.But a European Commission spokesman said the proposals tabled so far were not enough for a new deal.  A statement said: "We have completed discussions with the UK for today. "We gave our initial reaction to the UK's proposals and asked many questions on the legal text.  Michel Barnier debriefed [EU member state ambassadors] where member states agreed that the UK proposals do not provide a basis for concluding an agreement.”It comes after Brussels stepped up its negative rhetoric … [Read more...] about Brexit – EU members say Boris Johnson’s new plan does not ‘provide a basis for agreement’ after PM insists we will leave EU with ‘no delay’