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British Prime Minister Johnson vows to pursue Brexit deal after new blow

Johnson suspends House after Opposition votes against his call for a snap poll

British Prime Minister Johnson vows to pursue Brexit deal after new blow
Updated On : 11 Sep 2019 | 1:42 AM IST

PM Boris Johnson suspends UK Parliament after latest Brexit defeat

What is usually a solemn, formal prorogation ceremony erupted into raucous scenes as opposition lawmakers in the House of Commons chamber shouted 'shame on you' and held up signs reading 'silenced'

PM Boris Johnson suspends UK Parliament after latest Brexit defeat
Updated On : 10 Sep 2019 | 9:26 AM IST

UK PM Boris Johnson to suspend House in Brexit run-up, opposition fumes

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will apply for a debate to ensure the law barring a no-deal Brexit is respected by the PM

UK PM Boris Johnson to suspend House in Brexit run-up, opposition fumes
Updated On : 09 Sep 2019 | 11:56 PM IST

Brexit talks are slipping backward, but Boris is still optimistic of a deal

Johnson has suggested there's a solution to be found in making the island of Ireland a single area when it comes to food and animal standards and rules

Brexit talks are slipping backward, but Boris is still optimistic of a deal
Updated On : 09 Sep 2019 | 12:55 PM IST

Sticking to Brexit plan, UK PM Boris Johnson will not seek a delay

Johnson's strategy to leave "do or die" by that deadline has been shaken by the events of recent days

Sticking to Brexit plan, UK PM Boris Johnson will not seek a delay
Updated On : 08 Sep 2019 | 11:36 PM IST

Boris Johnson wins second legal challenge over Parliament suspension

The appeal of the ruling will go straight to the UK Supreme Court

Boris Johnson wins second legal challenge over Parliament suspension
Updated On : 07 Sep 2019 | 1:06 AM IST

After Brexit turmoil, UK PM Boris Johnson proposes early election on Oct 15

Johnson said that if Corbyn voted in favour of a draft law against the government's Brexit strategy then he should also support an election to 'allow the people of this country to have their view'

After Brexit turmoil, UK PM Boris Johnson proposes early election on Oct 15
Updated On : 04 Sep 2019 | 5:50 PM IST

Brace for hard Brexit

Businesses should prepare for a no-deal exit from EU

Brace for hard Brexit
Updated On : 04 Sep 2019 | 12:42 PM IST

Johnson faces defeat in Parliament as rebels seize control of Brexit agenda

The prime minister's office has indicated he would seek an early election if that bill is passed to take his Brexit case to the people

Johnson faces defeat in Parliament as rebels seize control of Brexit agenda
Updated On : 04 Sep 2019 | 3:04 AM IST

Boris Johnson loses majority after lawmaker defects to Liberal Democrats

Downing Street has indicated that Johnson is prepared to go for a motion for a general election around October 14 in retaliation

Boris Johnson loses majority after lawmaker defects to Liberal Democrats
Updated On : 04 Sep 2019 | 2:58 AM IST

Discussed free trade deal with Narendra Modi: British PM Boris Johnson

There had been no specific reference to an FTA in the read-out earlier put out by Johnson's office at 10 Downing Street

Discussed free trade deal with Narendra Modi: British PM Boris Johnson
Updated On : 03 Sep 2019 | 11:37 PM IST

Letters to BS: Boris Johnson has shown disdain for democratic conventions

Boris Johnson appears bent on circumventing debate about his no-deal Brexit

Letters to BS: Boris Johnson has shown disdain for democratic conventions
Updated On : 03 Sep 2019 | 9:48 PM IST

British PM Boris Johnson loses Parliament majority ahead of key Brexit test

Tonight is the first of a series of key votes in Parliament

British PM Boris Johnson loses Parliament majority ahead of key Brexit test
Updated On : 03 Sep 2019 | 9:11 PM IST
Updated On : 02 Sep 2019 | 9:20 PM IST

As Brexit comes knocking, British politics set to face its longest week yet

The British Parliament will resume proceedings on September 3 after a summer recess

As Brexit comes knocking, British politics set to face its longest week yet
Updated On : 01 Sep 2019 | 12:05 AM IST

Brexit showdown looms for pound as divided UK Parliament returns

Strategists see pound support on bid to block no-deal Brexit

Brexit showdown looms for pound as divided UK Parliament returns
Updated On : 31 Aug 2019 | 8:22 PM IST

Boris Johnson's plan to suspend Parliament survives early court test

Former PM John Major, a strong supporter of EU membership, has said he will seek to join the London legal action

Boris Johnson's plan to suspend Parliament survives early court test
Updated On : 31 Aug 2019 | 2:40 AM IST

Collapse us if you can, British government dares Brexit opponents

Johnson's move to suspend Parliament for longer than usual was cheered by US President Donald Trump but provoked criticism from some lawmakers and media

Collapse us if you can, British government dares Brexit opponents
Updated On : 30 Aug 2019 | 2:59 AM IST

Donald Trump praises Boris Johnson after UK parliament suspension

President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised "great" British Prime Minister Boris Johnson after his controversial move to suspend parliament. Trump said the suspension -- which critics call a deliberate attempt to stymie democratic opposition to Brexit -- will make it "very hard" for Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn to seek a no-confidence vote against Johnson. "Especially in light of the fact that Boris is exactly what the U.K. has been looking for, & will prove to be 'a great one!' Love U.K.," Trump tweeted. Johnson announced the usually shorter suspension of parliament would be extended until October 14 -- just two weeks before Britain is set to leave the EU -- enraging anti-Brexit MPs. MPs will return to London later than in recent years, giving pro-EU lawmakers less time than expected to thwart Johnson's Brexit plans before Britain is due to leave the European Union on October 31. Trump is Johnson's highest-profile foreign backer and he has encouraged Brexit with promises of

Donald Trump praises Boris Johnson after UK parliament suspension
Updated On : 28 Aug 2019 | 11:34 PM IST

British opposition parties unite, will try to prevent a 'no-deal' Brexit

Agree on passing a law to force the government to seek a delay

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Updated On : 28 Aug 2019 | 1:28 AM IST