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World Jan 09
U.K. lawmakers war over Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit dealBritain's battle over Brexit turned into political trench warfare between Parliament and the government Wednesday, as Prime Minister Theresa May brought her little-loved EU divorce agreement back to lawmakers who appear determined to thwart her plans.
World Dec 17
Britain’s Theresa May calls Brexit deal vote for week of Jan. 14Opposition legislators — and many from May's Conservative Party — remain opposed to the deal and to the prime minister's handling of the Brexit negotiations.
World Dec 14
Theresa May sticks to her Brexit plan despite EU doubtsMay is seeking changes to the Brexit deal to make it more palatable to U.K. lawmakers, but European Union leaders say renegotiating the agreement is not an option.
Politics Dec 12
Theresa May wins party no-confidence vote, but troubles remainBritish Prime Minister Theresa May survived a brush with political mortality Wednesday, winning a no-confidence vote by Conservative lawmakers that would have ended her leadership of party and country.
World Dec 11
How did Brexit become such a mess?After postponing a vote, Prime Minister Theresa May is seeking changes to the Brexit deal in hopes of winning over skeptical legislators before Britain leaves the EU on March 29.
World Dec 10
WATCH: UK’s Theresa May postpones Parliament vote on BrexitBritish Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday postponed Parliament's vote on her Brexit divorce deal with the European Union, acknowledging that lawmakers would have rejected it by a "significant margin."…
World Dec 04
Britain can reverse course on Brexit, EU court adviser saysPrime Minister Theresa May's government insists it will never reverse the decision to leave, but May faces a tough battle to win backing in Parliament before lawmakers vote next week on whether to accept or reject the divorce agreement she…
World Nov 25
EU endorses Brexit divorce deal but hard work lies aheadThe European Commission chief warned the U.K. parliament it should not count on any renegotiation ahead of Britain’s departure in March, as European Union leaders on Sunday approved a landmark agreement on Britain’s exit.
Politics Oct 18
Theresa May says Brexit transition era could be extendedBritish Prime Minister Theresa May came under attack from across Britain's political spectrum Thursday after saying she's considering a European Union proposal that would keep the U.K. bound to the bloc's rules for more than two years after it leaves…
Arts Oct 16
Man Booker Prize awarded to ‘Milkman’ author Anna BurnsBurns won the prestigious honor Tuesday for her vibrant, violent story about men, women, conflict and power set during Northern Ireland's years of Catholic-Protestant violence.