More than 600 Members of Parliament politicians returned to the constituencies across Britain Thursday as Brexit was put on hold. They started their Easter recess with a message from British Prime Minister Theresa May to return to Westminster on April 23. Addressing MPs, May told them: “Let us use the opportunity of the recess to reflect on the decisions that will have to be made swiftly on our return after Easter. And let us then resolve to find a way through this impasse so that we can leave the European Union with a deal as soon as possible.” It may be a case of politicians being “de-mob” happy or just political fatigue, but many have admitted to feeling the strains of long, late night sittings and intensive debates about Britain’s long-drawn out withdrawal from the EU. Some MPs have even resorted to counselling to help them through the political maze created by Brexit. May has won a delay from the EU which means politicians now have until October 31 to … [Read more...] about House of Commons on leave after Brexit extension, returns April 23
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Sketch: The House of Commons had absolutely nothing new to say, and six more futile months to say it
It’s not yet twenty four hours since the European Union staged an intervention on its good friend, Britain and already it’s checked itself out of the clinic and is in the car, driving straight to its dealer’s house. “Don’t waste this time,” was Donald Tusk’s advice, handed out in the small hours of Thursday morning as he granted the United Kingdom six more months to get its life back together. And yet, here they all were, back in the House of Commons in full Renton from Trainspotting mode, swallow diving into the toilet bowl, desperate not to lose out on any slim chance to start getting high again on its own crushing vanity. We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view. From 15p €0.18 $0.18 USD 0.27 a day, more exclusives, analysis and extras. Subscribe now So low was the height to which the nation’s parliamentarians reduced themselves that no less a figure than Theresa May towered above them. It … [Read more...] about Sketch: The House of Commons had absolutely nothing new to say, and six more futile months to say it
May’s nightmare over Brexit continues in House of Commons
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday faced tough questioning from lawmakers about the latest Brexit developments, including a call to resign, after she returned from Brussels with a new Brexit extension. May, who returned in the early hours of Thursday after lengthy and difficult talks with EU leaders in Brussels, addressed a crowded chamber in the Houses of Parliament to report on the outcome of her talks with the EU Council. The European Council agreed to a six-month extension of the Brexit process early on Thursday morning, setting a new deadline for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union on Oct. 31, 2019. May had wanted an extension until June 30 in the hope Britain could avoid taking part in European Parliament elections. Instead, a compromise was reached giving Britain until the end of October, though some EU member states wanted Britain to stay in the bloc until 2020. May told MPs she deeply regretted having to accept the six-month extension from the EU, which … [Read more...] about May’s nightmare over Brexit continues in House of Commons
MPs cheer as Theresa May welcomes Julian Assange arrest in the House of Commons
The news that Julian Assange had been arrested in the Ecuadorian Embassy was greeted with cheers in the House of Commons. Theresa May welcomed the news ahead of her statement to MPs on the Brexit extension agreed late last night. She told MPs Assange's arrest showed that "in the UK, nobody is above the law." The Wikileaks founder was arrested this morning after police were invited into the Ecuadorian Embassy, where he has been living for seven years. Mrs May said: "I am sure that the whole house will welcome the news this morning that the Metropolitan Police has arrested Julian Assange." She went on: "Arrested for breach of bail after seven years in the Ecuadorian Embassy. "He has also been arrested in relation to an extradition request by the United States authorities. "This is now a legal matter before the courts. "My right honourable friend the Home Secretary will make a statement on this later. "But I would like to thank the Metropolitan Police for carrying out their duties with … [Read more...] about MPs cheer as Theresa May welcomes Julian Assange arrest in the House of Commons
Boris Johnson breached House of Commons rules by failing to declare financial interests
Boris Johnson breached House of Commons rules by failing to declare financial interests Independent.ie Boris Johnson breached House of Commons rules by failing to declare a financial interest within the required time limit, the Commons Standards Committee has found. https://www.independent.ie/world-news/europe/britain/boris-johnson-breached-house-of-commons-rules-by-failing-to-declare-financial-interests-37992871.html https://www.independent.ie/incoming/article37924244.ece/1906e/AUTOCROP/h342/10%20NEWS%20POLITICS%20Johns.jpg Email Boris Johnson breached House of Commons rules by failing to declare a financial interest within the required time limit, the Commons Standards Committee has found. The committee said the former foreign secretary failed to register a 20% share of the ownership of a property in Somerset within the 28-day timetable of acquiring it. It said that the breach followed a previous failure to register a financial interest and demonstrated "an over-casual … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson breached House of Commons rules by failing to declare financial interests