The Prime Minister has suffered a string of major blows in the commons today after her government was found in contempt of parliament and ordered to publish the full legal advice on Brexit. It was a triple blow for Theresa May after MPs were also given more powers over a plan B if her deal is not voted through the Commons. Earlier on in the day, an EU legal advisor said that the UK can stop Brexit without the permission of the European Union. In dramatic scenes at Westminster, the Government bowed to pressure to publish the “final and full” legal advice to Cabinet on the deal after MPs voted by 311 to 293 that its failure to do so amounted to contempt. It is the first time in modern history that any Government has been found in contempt and means the highly sensitive advice provided by Attorney General Geoffrey Cox will be published, in contravention of long-standing practice. Sir Keir Starmer said the finding of contempt was a “badge of shame” for the … [Read more...] about PM hit with Brexit triple blow in Commons ahead of vote on her deal
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Dodds backs call for real alternative to May Brexit deal or no-deal
Dodds backs call for real alternative to May Brexit deal or no-deal BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Nigel Dodds has echoed DUP leader Arlene Foster's call for the Government to find a "third way" between a no-deal Brexit and the withdrawal agreement Theresa May is set to put to a divided Parliament next month. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/brexit/dodds-backs-call-for-real-alternative-to-may-brexit-deal-or-nodeal-37564364.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article37564361.ece/4a71f/AUTOCROP/h342/2018-11-26_new_46024772_I1.JPG Email Nigel Dodds has echoed DUP leader Arlene Foster's call for the Government to find a "third way" between a no-deal Brexit and the withdrawal agreement Theresa May is set to put to a divided Parliament next month. Writing in today's Belfast Telegraph, the DUP deputy leader describes the Prime Minister's Brexit deal with the EU as "the worst possible outcome" for the UK. "There is a better way," Mr Dodds writes. "Rather than … [Read more...] about Dodds backs call for real alternative to May Brexit deal or no-deal
Trade unionists warn against ‘catastrophic’ no-deal Brexit
Trade unionists warn against ‘catastrophic’ no-deal Brexit BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Trade unionists on both sides of the Irish border have said a “catastrophic” no-deal Brexit should be avoided at all costs. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/trade-unionists-warn-against-catastrophic-nodeal-brexit-37552635.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article37552633.ece/5cdf6/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_c812796e-18fb-4678-a9f5-df78371fb923_1 Email Trade unionists on both sides of the Irish border have said a “catastrophic” no-deal Brexit should be avoided at all costs. Northern Ireland voted Remain in the Brexit referendum and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) gave a qualified response to Prime Minister Theresa May’s draft withdrawal deal. It said if there had to be a divorce, it should be as soft as possible and added: “A UK-wide backstop with the entire UK in a customs union is … [Read more...] about Trade unionists warn against ‘catastrophic’ no-deal Brexit
Parliament will not allow a no-deal Brexit, says new Cabinet minister Rudd
Parliament will not allow a no-deal Brexit, says new Cabinet minister Rudd BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Parliament will not accept a no-deal Brexit, Cabinet minister Amber Rudd has said. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/parliament-will-not-allow-a-nodeal-brexit-says-new-cabinet-minister-rudd-37551239.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/article37551237.ece/2d60a/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_f97db41f-0c91-48cd-b551-7bf57db9c347_1 Email Parliament will not accept a no-deal Brexit, Cabinet minister Amber Rudd has said. And Ms Rudd warned that Brexit may not go ahead if MPs reject Theresa May’s withdrawal agreement in a House of Commons vote expected next month. The Work and Pensions Secretary was speaking as Mrs May came under pressure from Tory Brexiteers to secure further concessions from the EU in a top-level Brussels meeting on Wednesday evening The Prime Minister will meet European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker for talks ahead of the special EU Brexit … [Read more...] about Parliament will not allow a no-deal Brexit, says new Cabinet minister Rudd
Brexit deal latest news: Theresa May wins Cabinet support and she says it’s her deal, ‘no deal or no Brexit at all’
14 November 2018 • 7:36pm Brexit: What is the PM's deal - and what happens next? Brexit deal agreed by Cabinet after 'passionate' five-hour debate Theresa May: 'I know there will be difficult days ahead' Tory MPs are threatening vote of confidence into Theresa May DUP warn PM's deal would lead to break up of United Kingdom Arlene Foster in London for showdown talks with PM Tory MP tells PM: You are not delivering Brexit people voted for PM: Deal takes UK 'significantly closer' to delivering Brexit Analysis: Deal a dog's breakfast but still best thing on the menu Sign up here to the Telegraph's Brexit WhatsApp group The Cabinet has agreed Theresa May's Brexit plan, as she said it was her deal, no deal or "no Brexit at all". The Prime Minister secured her senior ministers' support in an emergency Cabinet meeting which lasted five hours. Mrs May said the deal was agreed after a "passionate" debate, adding: "These decisions … [Read more...] about Brexit deal latest news: Theresa May wins Cabinet support and she says it’s her deal, ‘no deal or no Brexit at all’