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Northern Irish 'no-deal' Brexit challenge dismissed in court
Belfast's High Court dismissed on Thursday a case arguing that a British exit from the European Union without a withdrawal agreement would contravene Northern Ireland's 1998 peace accord, saying the issue was political and not for the courts.
EU's Barnier says he is not optimistic on Brexit deal by mid-October
EU negotiator Michel Barnier on Thursday expressed pessimism on the prospects of clinching a divorce deal with Britain ahead of its withdrawal from the bloc on Oct. 31.
Feasibility issues with new Brexit referendum before election - McDonnell
John McDonnell, the finance spokesman for Britain's opposition Labour Party, said on Thursday there were feasibility issues about holding a second Brexit referendum before a possible early election due to the amount of time it would take to organise.
Brexit deal is possible, says Centre for European Reform's Grant
A Brexit deal between the European Union and the United Kingdom is possible, the head of the Centre for European Reform think tank, Charles Grant, said on Thursday.
EU parliament head says backstop must be part of Brexit deal
The European Parliament chief on Thursday ruled out any Brexit deal without an Irish backstop but said the EU was willing to revive a proposal that would keep only Northern Ireland in the bloc's orbit to maintain a seamless border on the island of Ireland.
Northern Irish activist to appeal dismissal of 'no-deal' Brexit case
A Northern Irish rights campaigner will appeal the dismissal by Belfast's High Court on Thursday of his case arguing that a British exit from the European Union without a withdrawal agreement would contravene Northern Ireland's 1998 peace accord.
UK's worst-case no-deal Brexit plan warns of food shortages, public disorder
The British government's plans for a no-deal Brexit warn of severe disruption to cross-Channel routes, affecting the supply of medicines and certain types of fresh foods, and say that protests and counter-protests will take place across the country, accompanied by a possible rise in public disorder.
Brexit in chaos after court rules PM's suspension of parliament was unlawful
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's suspension of the British parliament was unlawful, a court ruled on Wednesday, prompting immediate calls for lawmakers to return to work as the government and parliament battle over the future of Brexit.
PM Johnson has absolute respect for judiciary - spokesman
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has absolute respect for the independence of the judiciary, his spokesman said on Wednesday, after Scotland's highest court of appeal ruled that his move to suspend parliament was unlawful.
Factbox - UK government ensnared in court battles over suspending parliament
Boris Johnson's decision to suspend parliament for more than a month before Brexit was ruled unlawful by Scotland's highest court of appeal on Wednesday, one of three legal challenges facing the British prime minister.
France warns Britain against seeking bilateral Brexit deals with EU countries
France warned Britain on Wednesday against trying to bypass the European Commission in Brexit negotiations by seeking "mini deals" bilaterally with individual EU countries.
UK's worst-case no-deal Brexit plan confirms scenario's 'severe risks'- Labour Party
The worst-case Brexit plan published by the UK government on Wednesday has confirmed the "severe risks" of a no-deal Brexit scenario, the Brexit spokesman of Britain's main opposition Labour Party said.
PM Johnson repeats pledge to ditch Irish backstop
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday he would continue to insist that the so-called backstop - a clause relating to the Irish border - is removed from any exit deal he agrees with the European Union.
UK's worst-case no-deal Brexit plan confirms scenario's 'severe risks'- Labour Party
The worst-case Brexit plan published by the UK government on Wednesday has confirmed the "severe risks" of a no-deal Brexit scenario, the Brexit spokesman of Britain's main opposition Labour Party said.
PM Johnson repeats pledge to ditch Irish backstop
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday he would continue to insist that the so-called backstop - a clause relating to the Irish border - is removed from any exit deal he agrees with the European Union.
Scottish court says PM Johnson's suspension of parliament is unlawful
Boris Johnson's decision to suspend parliament for five weeks was unlawful and should be annulled, Scotland's highest court of appeal ruled on Wednesday in a damning verdict on the British prime minister's reasons for the shutdown.
UK government says it will appeal Scottish court ruling that suspension of parliament is unlawful
The British government said on Wednesday it would appeal a Scottish court ruling that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend parliament for five weeks was unlawful.
Parliament is suspended pending Supreme Court ruling - government official
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson believes parliament remains suspended pending a ruling by the Supreme Court, a government official said on Wednesday, after Scotland's highest court of appeal ruled the decision was unlawful.
French literati ponder 'brexit' dictionary entry
French literary types aghast at the political turmoil engulfing Britain as it seeks to leave the European Union launched a tongue-in-cheek Twitter campaign on Wednesday to add 'Brexit' to the national lexicon.
Germany's Merkel still sees 'every chance' of orderly Brexit
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday that Britain could still leave the European Union with a deal but if that proved not to be the case then Berlin was prepared for a disorderly Brexit.
German foreign minister sees chance of avoiding disorderly Brexit
There is still a chance of avoiding a disorderly Brexit, but Germany is well prepared should Britain crash out of the European Union without a deal, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Wednesday.
Labour Party deputy leader: We need Brexit referendum before election
Britain needs to hold another referendum on leaving the European Union before any national election is held, Tom Watson, the deputy leader of the main opposition Labour Party, said on Wednesday.
PM Johnson tells parliament - You can tie my hands, but I will not delay Brexit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday he would not request an extension to Brexit, hours after a law came into force demanding that he delay Britain's departure from the European Union until 2020 unless he can strike a divorce deal.
Labour deputy to demand Brexit referendum before election
Britain's main opposition Labour Party should campaign against Brexit and push for a referendum to reverse its planned departure from the European Union before any election, deputy party chief Tom Watson, is due to say on Wednesday.
Labour deputy leader Watson's views do not impact party debate - party source
A source in Britain's opposition Labour Party said on Wednesday the views of deputy leader Tom Watson were well known and "don't really impact our party's debate" after he was due to urge the party to push for a second Brexit referendum.
Conservatives retain large lead over Labour - poll
Britain's governing Conservatives retain a significant lead over the opposition Labour Party according to a poll published on Wednesday as the country could soon hold an election to break the Brexit stalemate.
Business minister says focus is to get Brexit deal at October 17 EU summit
British business minister Andrea Leadsom said on Wednesday her government's focus was getting a divorce deal with the European Union at a summit next month that did not require an Irish backstop policy.
Speaker Bercow, champion of Britain's parliament in clash with Johnson, bows out
House of Commons Speaker John Bercow, champion of Britain's parliament in its move to rein in Prime Minister Boris Johnson over Brexit, said on Monday he would stand down, issuing a warning to the government not to "degrade" parliament.
Labour unveils plans to create Ministry for Employment Rights
Britain's opposition Labour Party said on Tuesday if it won power it would create a Ministry of Employment Rights to deliver better wages, greater job security and give workers more of a say over how their workplaces are run.
MPs launch new group to try to secure Brexit deal
Several British lawmakers launched a new group on Tuesday to bolster efforts to secure a deal to leave the European Union, hoping to persuade parliament finally to pass an agreement based on one it rejected three times.
Britain is not seeking Northern Ireland-only backstop - PM Johnson's spokesman
Britain is not seeking to negotiate a Northern Ireland-only backstop arrangement, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said on Tuesday, damping down expectations that the leader may turn to a previously-discarded idea to solve a Brexit impasse.
Incoming head of EU executive says next steps on Brexit entirely in UK hands
The next head of the European Union, Ursula von der Leyen, said on Tuesday the next steps on Brexit are entirely in the hands of the United Kingdom.
DUP leader Foster says Irish backstop unacceptable but wants sensible Brexit deal
The leader of the Northern Irish party which backs Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government said an Irish backstop in a Brexit deal would be unacceptable but she hoped a sensible agreement could be found.
JPMorgan says of Brexit options - most likely is UK PM Johnson to resign
Of the three main options facings British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the most likely is that he resigns to let someone else make a request to the European Union to delay Brexit, JPMorgan said on Tuesday.
Britain will leave the EU on time, PM Johnson's adviser Cummings says
The United Kingdom will leave the European Union on time and reporters should get outside London and speak to people who are not "rich remainers", Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior adviser Dominic Cummings said on Tuesday.
UK refuses to publish details of legal advice on divorce bill in no-deal Brexit
The British government said on Monday it had received legal advice on its rights and obligations when it leaves the European Union but publishing the details would damage its negotiating position.
UK lawmakers reject PM Johnson's request to hold an early election
Britain's parliament on Tuesday rejected Prime Minister Boris Johnson's call for a national parliamentary election, voting against the government's request for a national ballot.
PM Johnson vows to get Brexit deal after losing election vote again
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed to secure a divorce deal with the European Union at a crucial summit in October, after lawmakers voted for a second time to reject his bid to hold a snap election.
UK's Labour won't back an election until no-deal is off the table - Corbyn
Britain's opposition Labour Party will not vote for an election until the possibility of a no-deal Brexit at the end of October has been taken off the table, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Monday.
Election is the only way to break Brexit deadlock, says UK's Johnson
An election is the only way to break the deadlock over Brexit, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told parliament on Monday, ahead of a vote on whether a snap election should be held.
Corbyn to accuse Johnson of hijacking Brexit
Opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will accuse Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday of hijacking Brexit to lead Britain out of the European Union without a deal and shift power and wealth "to those at the top".
UK foreign minister Raab - Government will always respect the rule of law
The British government will always respect the rule of law, foreign minister Dominic Raab said on Monday, responding to concerns that Prime Minister Boris Johnson could ignore legislation that may force him to delay Brexit.
British lawmakers vote to demand government hand over Brexit documents
British lawmakers voted on Monday to demand the government publish documents relating to its planning for a no-deal Brexit and private communications from government officials involved in a decision to suspend parliament.
EU vents frustration with Brexit shambles, but a 'no' to extension not likely
As frustration with Britain's Brexit crisis boils over across Europe, France and the Netherlands have raised the prospect that the European Union might reject a request by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to extend the divorce deadline from Oct. 31.
PM Johnson set out possible solutions to Irish backstop - spokesman
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson believes the Irish backstop must be abolished from the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement and set out possible solutions when he met his Irish counterpart Leo Varadkar earlier on Monday, his spokesman said.
Brexit to be delayed, chance of no-deal departure holds at 35% - economists
Brexit will be delayed again, according to a Reuters poll of economists that continued to put the chance of Britain and the European Union parting ways without agreeing a deal at 35%, despite the UK parliament attempting to block a no-deal exit.
Queen Elizabeth approves law seeking to block October 31 no-deal Brexit
Britain's Queen Elizabeth on Monday gave final approval to a piece of legislation which seeks to prevent Prime Minister Boris Johnson from taking the country out of the European Union without an exit deal on Oct. 31.
Bank of England's Vlieghe warns of risks from new stimulus ideas
The Bank of England has less firepower at its disposal than it did before past recessions, but new ideas for firing up the economy in a downturn need to be handled carefully, BoE policymaker Gertjan Vlieghe said on Monday.
Irish PM Varadkar: no-backstop equals no-deal Brexit
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Monday that the removal of the border backstop without any proper replacement would mean a no-deal Brexit for the United Kingdom.
Irish and British PMs establish common Brexit ground but say big gaps remain
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Irish counterpart Leo Varadkar established some common ground on Brexit on Monday when they met for the first time, but significant gaps remain, after the British and Irish governments said.
Johnson: I want a Brexit deal but parliament doesn't daunt me
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday he wanted a Brexit deal on Oct. 18 and that he was undaunted by attempts by parliament to block a no-deal exit.
PM Johnson would do worse than predecessor in an election now - ex-government adviser
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson would win fewer seats than his predecessor Theresa May if an election was held now, based on private polling for his office, a former government adviser said on Monday.
Factbox: Brexit-delay to become law, can PM Johnson ignore it?
A bill to force Prime Minister Boris Johnson to seek an extension to Brexit negotiations with the European Union if there is no deal in place by Oct. 19 is due to get Royal Assent on Monday and become law.
Parliament to be suspended on Monday until October - PM Johnson's spokesman
The British parliament will be suspended at the end of business on Monday until the middle of next month, the spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
Dutch might prefer 'no-deal' Brexit to further delay - minister
The Dutch might prefer a 'no-deal' Brexit on Oct. 31 to continuing uncertainty about when and how Britain will leave the European Union, Foreign Trade Minister Sigrid Kaag said in an interview published on Monday.
British investments in Netherlands soar four-fold ahead of Brexit
British investments in the Netherlands soared more than four-fold to 80 billion euros (72 billion pounds) since the referendum to leave the European Union in 2016, the Dutch statistics office said on Monday.
Britain must make clear Brexit proposals to avoid no-deal - Germany
Germany and its European partners are open to discussing with Britain how it can avoid a no-deal exit from the European Union on Oct. 31, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Monday, adding that the British government must first clarify its goal.
Ireland would be in favour of Brexit extension - finance minister
Ireland would be in favour of extending the October 31 deadline for Britain to leave the European Union to mitigate possible risks to the Northern Irish peace process and damage to its economy, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said on Monday.
Stockpiles of tomatoes? UK retailers bristle at demands of no-deal Brexit
A British demand for supermarkets to prepare for a potentially chaotic no-deal Brexit by stockpiling food is stoking anger in the industry, with bosses saying they should not be blamed if people can't find everything they want on the shelves.
Sticking to Brexit plan, Johnson will not seek a delay
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is sticking to his Brexit plan and will not seek a delay to Britain's departure from the European Union at a summit next month, two ministers said on Sunday despite the latest resignation from his government.
Johnson prepares plan to legally stop Brexit extension - The Telegraph
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has prepared plans to legally stop any Brexit extension, the Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2ZP87Yc reported late on Sunday.
BoE's Brazier says central bank has prepared lenders for any Brexit shock - The Times
The Bank of England has prepared lenders for any shock from Britain's departure from the European Union, Alex Brazier, the BoE's executive director for financial stability told the Times newspaper http://bit.ly/2ZY4Lgv.
MPs to ask for emergency Brexit debate on Monday - ITV
British opposition lawmakers are due to request an emergency debate in parliament on Monday to try to force the government to publish a no-deal Brexit planning document and make Prime Minister Boris Johnson adhere to law, an ITV correspondent said.
Irish PM says open to Northern Ireland-focused Brexit solution
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar plans to discuss whether regulatory alignment between Ireland and Northern Ireland might form the basis of a Brexit deal when he meets British counterpart Boris Johnson on Monday.
France says EU won't approve Brexit delay as things stand
France's foreign minister said on Sunday that, as things stand, the European Union would not grant Britain an extension beyond Oct. 31 to negotiate its exit from the bloc.
PM Johnson will go to EU to seek a deal, not a Brexit delay - Javid
British finance minister Sajid Javid said on Sunday Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not ask for a Brexit delay at an EU summit next month, but will instead press to secure a deal to smooth Britain's departure from the bloc.
UK government not doing enough over Brexit deal, ex-work and pensions minister says
Britain's former Work and Pensions Secretary, Amber Rudd, said on Sunday she had not seen enough work put in to trying to secure an EU exit deal, and that no formal Brexit negotiations were taking place.
PM Johnson sticking to Brexit plans, says foreign minister
Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains determined to pull Britain out of the European Union on Oct. 31 come what may, his foreign minister said on Sunday.
Stockpiles of tomatoes? UK retailers bristle at demands of no-deal Brexit
A British demand for supermarkets to prepare for a potentially chaotic no-deal Brexit by stockpiling food is stoking anger in the industry, with bosses saying they should not be blamed if people can't find everything they want on the shelves.
Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd quits government in Brexit protest
Britain's Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd resigned from the government and the ruling Conservative Party on Saturday in a protest over Prime Minister Boris Johnson's handling of the country's departure from the European Union.
MPs prepare court action to enforce Brexit delay
British lawmakers are preparing legal action in case Prime Minister Boris Johnson tries to defy legislation compelling him to seek a further delay to Brexit, opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Saturday.
UK's Labour to crack down on finance bonuses if it wins power - FT
The British Labour Party's second most powerful man has warned of a possible ban on financial services companies awarding bonuses under a future Labour government, Saturday's Financial Times reported.
Demonstrators protest against no-deal Brexit in central Berlin
Dozens of demonstrators belonging to a group called "Stop the Coup" gathered in central Berlin on Saturday to protest against a no-deal Brexit.
Labour says no election unless PM Johnson abides by law blocking no-deal Brexit
Britain's opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn said the Labour Party will not support a general election until Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he will adhere to new legislation blocking a no-deal British departure from the European Union on Oct. 31.
Opposition to block PM Johnson's early election bid
British opposition parties said on Friday that they would block Prime Minister Boris Johnson's second bid to call an early general election in mid-October, setting up a showdown with the government over delaying Brexit.
Johnson is no Winston Churchill, says wartime leader's sacked grandson
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is nothing like Winston Churchill but someone who tells lies about the European Union, according to the grandson of Britain's wartime leader who was sacked from the Conservative Party this week.
Brexit negotiator floats all-Ireland agriculture solution to backstop
Britain's Brexit negotiator David Frost proposed in Brussels on Friday that common rules for checking animals and animal products be established across the whole island of Ireland as an alternative to the Irish backstop.
Britain's parliament approves law seeking to block October no-deal Brexit
The British parliament's upper chamber on Friday approved a bill which aims to block a no-deal Brexit at the end of October by forcing Prime Minister Boris Johnson to seek a delay to Britain's European Union departure.
Factbox: Government ensnared in court battles over suspending parliament
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend parliament for more than a month before Brexit is being challenged in three court cases that are being heard this week.
In the Brexit maelstrom, UK wavers between no deal and no exit
Once the chaos of the Brexit crisis is stripped away, there are ultimately just three main choices for the United Kingdom: departing the European Union without a deal, striking an exit deal or cancelling the entire endeavour.
Labour says had positive Brexit talks with other opposition parties
Britain's Labour Party said it held positive talks on Friday with fellow opposition parties as they seek to prevent the country leaving the European Union without a deal.
Pre-October 31 UK election unlikely as opposition parties to thwart PM Johnson
An election before Oct. 31 is now unlikely as opposition parties will vote against or abstain when Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday seeks parliament's approval for an election in mid October, Sky News cited Plaid Cymru as saying.
UK will have election 'when the time is right' - SNP
British opposition parties will not back Prime Minister Boris Johnson's preferred timing for an early election but voters will not have to wait long before going to the polls, the Scottish National Party's leader in Britain's parliament said.
Labour will not support Johnson's motion for early election - source
Britain's opposition Labour Party will not support Prime Minister Boris Johnson's bid to call an early election in a vote in parliament on Monday, a source in the party said.
PM Johnson defeats court challenge over suspension of parliament order
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson acted lawfully when he ordered the suspension of parliament for five weeks before Brexit, London's High Court ruled on Friday, but it allowed the the legal challenge to be taken to the Supreme Court.
PM Johnson's own brother quits on eve of Brexit election campaign
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan to kick off what is in effect an election campaign casting parliament as the enemy of Brexit was overshadowed on Thursday when his younger brother quit the government, citing the national interest.
Delay Brexit? I'd rather be dead in a ditch, says Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised on Thursday he would never delay Britain's exit from the European Union, due on Oct. 31, saying he would rather be "dead in a ditch" than do so.
PM Johnson says he will not contemplate resigning
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday he was not willing to contemplate resigning.
'You're playing games!' PM Johnson harangued on UK street
Boris Johnson got a taste of just how deeply his Brexit strategy has split public opinion in Britain when he was persistently harangued by man on a shopping street for "playing games" while others cheered the prime minister.
UK carmakers urge Brexit delay rather than no-deal exit
Britain should delay Brexit beyond Oct. 31 rather than leave the European Union without a deal, which would be particularly harmful to large carmakers, the head of the sector's industry body told Reuters on Friday.
SNP says priority is avoiding no deal Brexit, then election date
The opposition Scottish National Party (SNP) will only agree a date for a general election when it is sure Britain will not leave the European Union without a deal, its Westminster leader said on Friday.
Labour to hold talks with other parties on election timing
Britain's opposition Labour Party will hold talks with other opposition parties to discuss its support, and a possible date, for a general election, its foreign affairs spokeswoman said on Friday.
UK lawmakers should face up to election after voting for Brexit delay - PM's spokeswoman
British lawmakers should consider whether they will face up to a national election after they passed legislation to force Prime Minister Boris Johnson to seek a delay to Brexit and frustrate his plans for an Oct. 31 departure, his spokeswoman said.
Finnish PM says no-deal Brexit 'pretty obvious now'
The Prime Minister of Finland, which holds the EU's rotating presidency, said on Friday it was obvious that Britain was set to leave the bloc without a negotiated divorce treaty.
Finnish PM says no to reopening Brexit-deal
The Prime Minister of Finland, which holds the EU's rotating presidency, said on Friday there will be no new negotiations over Britain's exit agreement from the bloc.
UK hirings hit hard by Brexit crisis - recruiters' survey
The number of workers hired for permanent jobs via recruitment agencies in Britain fell at the fastest pace in more than three years in August as the Brexit crisis deepened, a survey showed on Friday.
Ireland raises prospect of some no-deal Brexit checks near border
If Britain quits the European Union without a deal next month, some checks may need to take place near Ireland's border with British-run Northern Ireland, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Thursday.
U.S.'s Pence says UK should take no lectures as Brexit crisis rages
Britain should take no lectures on how to conduct its affairs, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Thursday during a visit to London as the crisis over the country's exit from the European Union intensifies.
Former PM Major calls on Johnson to fire top advisor Cummings
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson should fire Dominic Cummings, the advisor behind his high-stakes Brexit strategy that resulted in an dramatic purge of his own lawmakers this week, former prime minister John Major said on Thursday.
Over 100 London investment firms get EU licences for Brexit hubs - regulator
More than one hundred asset managers, trading platforms and investment firms in London have so far obtained licences to run new hubs in the European Union after Brexit, a top EU regulator said on Thursday.
EU fears UK is rowing back on Irish border and 'level playing field' - sources
The European Union is increasingly worried about British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's stance on the Irish border and future competition rules, sources said on Thursday.
Queues at Dover a material risk of a no-deal Brexit - Gove
Long queues at the southeastern port of Dover are a material risk if Britain leaves the European Union without a deal, Michael Gove, the British minister in charge of coordinating no-deal Brexit planning, said on Thursday.
EasyJet ready to respond to any demand impact from Brexit - CEO
British budget airline easyJet will adjust its fleet and switch volumes to react to any changes in demand if the British economy is impacted by a possible no-deal Brexit, Chief Executive Johan Lundgren said on Thursday.
Johnson has no intention of resigning - minister Gove says
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has no intention of resigning, one of his senior ministers said on Thursday, dismissing media speculation that he might do to so to trigger an election.
All legislation needed for UK to leave EU on October 31 is in place - Rees-Mogg
All the domestic legislation required for Britain to leave the European Union on Oct. 31 is in place, leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg said on Thursday.
Boris Johnson's brother quits parliament, torn between family loyalty and national interest
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's younger brother, Jo, has resigned as a junior minister and said he would also step down as a lawmaker, citing a conflict between family loyalty and the national interest.
UK to confirm no-deal Brexit tariff schedules shortly - Gove
The British government will confirm shortly what changes it wishes to make, if any, to the tariff schedules that would apply under a no-deal Brexit, senior minister Michael Gove said on Thursday.
UK government says parliament will vote on early election again on Monday
British lawmakers will on Monday hold another vote on a motion on whether to hold an early election, the leader of the House of Commons, Jacob Rees-Mogg said on Thursday.
Boris Johnson thanks brother, Jo, for his service after surprise resignation
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson thanked his brother, Jo, for his service after the younger sibling quit his ministerial role and said he would stand down from parliament, citing a conflict between family loyalty and the national interest.
Not sustainable for parliament to reject early election - PM's spokesman
The position of British lawmakers of rejecting an early election is unsustainable, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said on Thursday.
UK must prepare for no-deal in case any Brexit delay request blocked - minister
Britain will continue preparing for a no-deal Brexit even if parliament passes a law forcing Prime Minister Boris Johnson to seek a delay because any European Union member state could block that request, Brexit minister Stephen Barclay said on Thursday.
UK government gives up trying to stop Brexit delay bill in parliament
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government abandoned attempts in the upper house of parliament to block a law aimed at stopping the country from leaving the European Union without a deal.
Snap election on horizon after UK lawmakers vote to block 'no-deal' Brexit
The British parliament voted on Wednesday to prevent Prime Minister Boris Johnson taking Britain out of the European Union without a deal on Oct. 31, but rejected his first bid to call a snap election two weeks before the scheduled exit.
Churchill's grandson says Brexit is sending UK's influence into 'free fall'
Nicholas Soames, the grandson of World War Two leader Winston Churchill, said on Wednesday that Brexit is sending Britain's status into "free fall" after he was sacked from the Conservative Party for rebelling on a vote on leaving the European Union.
Corbyn will not allow an election before Oct 31 Brexit date - BBC
UK opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will not allow Prime Minister Boris Johnson to hold an election before Oct. 31 even if he backs a new poll when a bill to stop a no-deal Brexit on that date becomes law, the BBC said on Wednesday citing a lawmaker.
MPs reject Johnson's request for early election
Prime Minister Boris Johnson failed on Wednesday to win the approval of enough lawmakers to go ahead with his plan to hold an early election.
UK lawmakers approve Brexit delay law, defeating PM Johnson
British lawmakers on Wednesday approved a piece of legislation designed to prevent Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government taking the country out of the European Union without a deal.
Britain abandons plan to immediately end freedom of movement after Brexit
Britain's government has abandoned plans to end freedom of movement for European Union citizens immediately after a possible no-deal Brexit and will instead return to an earlier policy of giving them three years' temporary leave to remain.
Bank of England scales back estimate for worst-case Brexit GDP hit
A worst-case no-deal Brexit would inflict less severe damage on Britain's economy than previously thought because of preparations undertaken since the end of last year, Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said on Wednesday.
Bank of England scales back estimate for worst-case Brexit GDP hit
A worst-case no-deal Brexit would inflict less severe damage on Britain's economy than previously thought because of preparations undertaken since the end of last year, Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said on Wednesday.
PM is offering the 'poison of no deal' with election bid - Labour's Corbyn
Opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn accused Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday of offering the "poison of a no deal" by calling on lawmakers to back holding an early election.
Johnson: I will take UK out of EU on Oct. 31 if I am still prime minister
Boris Johnson said on Wednesday he would take Britain out of the European Union on Oct. 31 if he was still prime minister, proposing to hold a national election on Oct. 15.
Parliament approves change to Brexit delay bill to allow vote on May's deal
British MPs on Wednesday approved a change to a bill aimed at preventing a no-deal Brexit that would allow lawmakers to vote on the existing Withdrawal Agreement negotiated by former Prime Minister Theresa May.
Johnson receives support from Conservatives over new election
Prime Minister Boris Johnson won cheers on Wednesday from some of his lawmakers when he told a meeting of his Conservative Party that there must be a new election and Britain must leave the European Union by Oct. 31.
Javid ramps up spending as election talk mounts
British finance minister Sajid Javid said he was "turning the page on austerity" as he promised the biggest spending increases in 15 years, a move widely seen as part of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's push for an election to break the Brexit impasse.
Factbox: In the Brexit maelstrom - what is happening on Wednesday?
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's defeats in parliament on Tuesday and Wednesday leave Brexit up in the air.
U.S. Vice President Pence hopes for orderly Brexit
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Wednesday he hoped Britain and the European Union would come to the negotiating table and reach an agreement providing for an orderly UK exit from the bloc.
UK parliament approves first stage of bill to stop no-deal Brexit
Britain's parliament approved the first stage of a bill designed to stop a so-called no-deal Brexit on Oct. 31, underlining the lack of support for Prime Minister Boris Johnson's vow to take Britain out of the European Union with or without a deal.
'Chlorinated chicken' and a 'big girl's blouse' - Johnson taunts Corbyn on election
A "chlorinated chicken" and a "big girl's blouse" - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson kicked off his first questions in parliament by goading opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn for not backing a new general election.
Brexit bill will stop the EU moving its position - Barclay
British Brexit minister Stephen Barclay urged lawmakers on Wednesday to reject a bill aimed at stopping a so-called no-deal Brexit, saying it would prevent the European Union from moving its position on an agreement.
Germany - Lack of British proposal on Irish border raises risk of no-deal Brexit
Germany sees an increased risk of a no-deal Brexit next month because Britain has so far failed to come up with an alternative proposal to solve the Irish border question, a government document from last week showed.
No proposals 'at all' from Britain on Brexit impasse, Ireland says
Britain has not yet presented any solutions to solve the Brexit impasse, Ireland's foreign minister said on Wednesday after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told parliament substantial progress was being made in the negotiations.
Johnson's spokesman says any election must happen before October EU summit
If a British national election is necessary, it must take place before a European Union summit which starts on Oct. 17, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said on Wednesday.
Rebel bill aims to ensure UK does not leave EU on October 31 without deal - MP
The purpose of legislation British lawmakers are hoping to pass on Wednesday is to ensure the country does not leave the European Union without a deal at the end of October, opposition Labour lawmaker Hilary Benn said.
Labour Party want rebel bill to pass before backing election
Britain's opposition Labour Party will not back a vote later on Wednesday to hold an election and would ideally like to pass legislation that seeks to prevent a no-deal Brexit before backing a new parliamentary poll.
UK and EU diplomats pessimistic as UK Brexit negotiator arrives
British and EU diplomats made clear on Wednesday that there was no immediate prospect of substantive negotiations on an EU divorce deal as Britain's new negotiator, David Frost, arrived in Brussels for talks.
Labour wants no-deal bill implemented before UK election - Reynolds says
Britain's opposition Labour Party wants a bill blocking a no-deal Brexit to be implemented before there can be an election, junior finance spokesman Jonathan Reynolds said.
Turkey says it faces up to $3 billion in trade losses with Britain under no-deal Brexit
Turkey may lose trade with Britain worth up to $3 billion (£2 billion) in the event of a no-deal Brexit, Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan said on Wednesday, adding that many Turkish companies lacked information on the consequences of such a scenario.
Scottish court rules in Johnson's favour in parliament suspension case
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend parliament later this month until shortly before Britain leaves the European Union is lawful, a Scottish court ruled on Wednesday, saying the matter was not one for judges to decide.
Johnson believes MPs must back new election if they vote for Brexit bill - spokesman
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson believes that if parliament votes to try to stop a no-deal Brexit - or "surrender bill" - lawmakers should back an election before an EU summit on Oct. 17, his spokesman said on Wednesday.
Opponents of 'no-deal' Brexit defeat PM Johnson, who promises an election
British lawmakers defeated Boris Johnson in parliament on Tuesday in a bid to prevent him taking Britain out of the EU without a divorce agreement, prompting the prime minister to announce that he would immediately push for a snap election.
Churchill's grandson to be expelled from Conservative Party after defying Johnson
Nicholas Soames, the grandson of Britain's World War Two leader Winston Churchill, will be expelled from the Conservative Party after voting against Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Brexit.
'Brexiles' protest in Dublin at prospect of UK leaving EU with no deal
Despairing at a country she believed was becoming more insular the more its Brexit debate raged, Briton Jess Worsdale decided this year that it was time to move to Ireland for good.
Johnson says election is only option if lawmakers vote to delay Brexit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday an election would be the only way to resolve the impasse over Britain's departure from the European Union if lawmakers vote to force him to seek a delay to Brexit.
Common agricultural standards only part of Brexit border conundrum, Ireland says
Recognising common agricultural standards across the island of Ireland is just one element in seeking any new solution over how to keep the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland open after Brexit, Ireland's finance minister said on Tuesday.
EU still needs significant reason for Brexit extension, Ireland says
Britain must present "a very significant political rationale" if it wants to extend talks to leave the European Union, Ireland's finance minister said on Tuesday, after a successful start to a bid by British lawmakers to prevent a no deal Brexit on Oct. 31.
The British Conservatives who rebelled and will be expelled from party
Twenty-one lawmakers in the ruling Conservative Party rebelled against Prime Minster Boris Johnson on Tuesday by backing the first step towards legislating to block a no-deal Brexit. They will be expelled from the Conservative Party.
Johnson - Scotch whisky tariffs would be absurd
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it would be absurd to have tariffs on Scotch whisky exports, answering a question in parliament on Wednesday about a possible trade deal with the United States.
Johnson challenges opponents to agree to October 15 election
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday challenged opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn to agree to an Oct. 15 parliamentary election, calling a Labour-led plan to try and prevent a no-deal Brexit a 'surrender bill'.
Corbyn says will not fall for PM's 'tricks' on election
British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn told opposition parties on Wednesday Labour would not fall for "Boris Johnson's tricks" and would not support a new election until he is confident that the threat of a no deal Brexit has been removed.
Irish border checks inevitably disruptive after no-deal Brexit - EU
The European Union is still in talks with Dublin over how to organise border checks on the island of Ireland in case of a no-deal Brexit but such controls would inevitably be "disruptive", according to officials in the bloc's hub, Brussels.
Johnson remains EU's negotiating partner on Brexit - Commission
The European Commission still considers Prime Minister Boris Johnson as its most senior negotiating partner in discussions to avoid a no-deal Brexit, the EU's executive said on Wednesday following the British leader's defeat in parliament.
Factbox: In the eye of the Brexit maelstrom - what happens on Wednesday?
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's defeat in parliament on Tuesday leaves Brexit up in the air.
Kainos cautious about public-sector spending in run-up to Brexit
Digital services company Kainos Group said on Wednesday it was cautious about public-sector spending in Britain, with the course of Brexit unresolved and possible outcomes including a turbulent "no-deal" exit.
We don't trust Johnson on Oct. 15 election date - Keir Starmer
Britain's main opposition Labour Party does not trust Prime Minister Boris Johnson's proposal to hold an election on Oct. 15, before the country is due to leave the European Union, its Brexit spokesman Keir Starmer said on Wednesday.
Ireland to up Brexit preparations as no deal risk rises
Ireland will begin a new phase of no-deal Brexit preparations on Wednesday with a call to action encouraging businesses to increase their level of preparedness, the government said after its weekly Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
All Conservative rebel Brexit lawmakers being kicked out of party - BBC
All 21 lawmakers from the ruling Conservative Party who voted against the government to back a motion to seize control of parliamentary time to try to block a 'no deal' Brexit are being kicked out of the party, the BBC's political editor said on Tuesday, citing government sources.
Conservatives who voted against government will be expelled from party - spokesman
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's chief whip, or parliamentary enforcer, is speaking to Conservative lawmakers who voted in favour of a move to try to stop a no-deal Brexit and they will be expelled from the party, a spokesman said.
Javid announces extra £2 billion for Brexit spending
British finance minister Sajid Javid will on Wednesday announce an extra 2 billion pounds ($2.5 billion) of funding for Brexit-related spending by government departments after Britain is due to leave the European Union on Oct. 31.
Pound rises briefly after lawmakers move to block no-deal Brexit
Sterling posted a brief rise against the dollar late on Tuesday after UK lawmakers approved a motion to seize control of parliamentary time to try to block Britain leaving the European Union with no deal.
Rees-Mogg says bid to block no-deal Brexit is constitutionally irregular
A bid by British lawmakers to take control of parliamentary time to try to stop Britain leaving the European Union without a deal is constitutionally irregular, leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg said on Tuesday.
Vote on UK Brexit delay marks last chance to stop disorderly exit - Jeremy Corbyn
The parliamentary vote to force an extension to Brexit represents the last chance to prevent a disorderly exit, the leader of the opposition Labour Party said on Tuesday, ahead of a crucial vote.
Parliament faces last chance to block a no-deal on Tuesday - Oliver Letwin
British lawmakers on Tuesday face their last opportunity to prevent a no-deal Brexit at the end of October, a Conservative lawmaker leading an emergency debate on Brexit said.
Parliament speaker approves emergency Brexit debate
The speaker of Britain's House of Commons, John Bercow, approved an emergency debate in parliament on Brexit put forward by a group of lawmakers who are seeking to block leaving the EU without a deal.
U.S. vice president urges EU to negotiate 'in good faith' on Brexit
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence used a visit to Ireland on Tuesday to urge the European Union to negotiate "in good faith" with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and reach a Brexit deal that respects British sovereignty.
Johnson planned parliament suspension weeks before announcement, court hears
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was looking to suspend parliament two weeks before this month's planned shutdown was officially announced, a court was told on Tuesday.
Johnson loses majority in parliament after lawmaker defects to Liberal Democrats
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson lost his working majority in parliament on Tuesday when one of his Conservative lawmakers defected to the pro-European Union Liberal Democrats.
'No deal' Brexit would cost at least £13 billion in UK sales to the EU - U.N.
Leaving the European Union without a trade deal would cost Britain at least $16 billion (13 billion pounds) in lost EU sales, and probably far more after accounting for indirect effects and other markets, a report by the U.N. trade agency UNCTAD said on Tuesday.
UK public must decide next steps if parliament votes against Johnson - spokesman
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is clear that should lawmakers decide to vote against his government on Tuesday, then the British public should decide who negotiates with the European Union in an election, his spokesman said.
Gove - No-deal Brexit would bring challenges, but can be managed
Michael Gove, the government minister in charge of preparing Britain for a no-deal Brexit, said on Tuesday this scenario would present significant challenges but that the risks could be mitigated.
EU wants to see if MPs will block Brexit before striking new deal - Johnson
The European Union is waiting to see if British lawmakers block Brexit before giving Britain concessions to strike a new withdrawal agreement, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
No-deal Brexit 'very distinct possibility' - EU executive
A no-deal Brexit is a "very distinct possibility" and European Union citizens and businesses must be ready for Britain's departure on Oct. 31, the bloc's executive said on Tuesday.
Corbyn: I am ready to fight an election
British opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Tuesday he was ready to fight an election and his priority was to prevent a no-deal Brexit, suggesting Labour could back any move by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to call an early poll.
Johnson says he will meet Ireland's Varadkar on Monday in Dublin
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday he would meet Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar in Dublin on Monday as part of efforts to reach a deal to leave the European Union.
Britain can leave EU by October 31 - U.S. Vice President
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Tuesday ahead of a visit to London that he believed Britain will be able to leave the European Union by its latest deadline of the end of October.
Asked about rebel Brexit bill, Johnson says he will obey the law
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday he would obey the law, when asked by a lawmaker if his government would abide by legislation blocking a no-deal Brexit.
Johnson says rebel Brexit law would destroy negotiations
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday he had achieved "real momentum" in Brexit talks with the European Union over the summer and that a bid by lawmakers to pass a law to block a no-deal exit would destroy the negotiations.
Brexit: Deutsche would ditch bearish sterling bet if election called for October 14
Deutsche Bank said on Tuesday it would drop its bearish bet on sterling should Prime Minister Boris Johnson call a general election for Oct. 14, as UK lawmakers braced for a showdown over the nation's exit from the European Union.
We are working to stop Johnson using election for no-deal Brexit - Corbyn
British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Tuesday opposition parties were working on ways to stop Prime Minister Boris Johnson from using an early election to force through a no-deal Brexit.
Irish PM sends no-change-on-Brexit-deal message back with U.S. vice president
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said his government must stand behind the divorce agreement the European Union has struck with Britain for the sake of peace, a message he asked Vice President Mike Pence to take back to the United States.
UK opposition parties to vote against election unless no-deal Brexit blocked - ITV
British opposition parties have agreed to vote against Prime Minister Boris Johnson's possible request for an election, unless legislation has been passed blocking a no-deal Brexit, an ITV political correspondent said.
Johnson 'unconvincing' in talks to stop lawmakers' power grab - source
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave an unconvincing explanation on Tuesday of how a deal to leave the European Union could be put in place before parliament is suspended, a source close to talks with the so-called rebels in his party said.
UK watchdog warns polling firms ahead of possible Brexit election
Trading government bonds or currencies using information gleaned from unpublished polls could breach market abuse rules, Britain's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said on Tuesday.
Brexit crisis pushes UK borrowing costs to record lows
British government borrowing costs plunged to record lows on Tuesday as the Brexit crisis prompted investors to seek the safety of gilts which outperformed both European and U.S. debt markets.
Total's CEO says Britain must stick by Brexit mistake
The chief executive of French oil major Total believes that Britain should stick by its decision to leave the European Union even though he thinks it is a fundamental mistake that could be a real issue for the UK economy.
Johnson will not change any new election date - spokesman
Prime Minister Boris Johnson would hold any new election before a summit of EU leaders on Oct. 17, his spokesman said on Tuesday, denying opposition suggestions he would try to stage a poll after Britain leaves the European Union.
Brexit rebels apply for emergency debate in challenge to Johnson
An alliance of opposition parties and rebels in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's party have applied for an emergency debate in an attempt to grab control of the business of the lower house of the British parliament in a bid to thwart a no-deal Brexit.
Raab says 'shenanigans' in parliament hindering Brexit
Britain will not delay Brexit but "shenanigans" in parliament are hindering Brexit by giving the European Union a sense that the departure could be delayed or cancelled, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Tuesday.
UK getting positive reception from Europe on Brexit plan - Raab
The British government has received a positive reception to its revised Brexit plans and is "thrashing" through the detail with Brussels, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Tuesday.
Labour wants election but only if no-deal Brexit stopped - Chakrabarti
Britain's opposition Labour Party wants an election as soon as possible but the "sequencing" has to be right to ensure a no-deal Brexit was blocked first, the party's top legal policy chief Shami Chakrabarti said on Tuesday.
Farage says PM Johnson does not want a no-deal Brexit
The leader of the Brexit Party Nigel Farage said he did not trust Prime Minister Boris Johnson to take Britain out of the European Union without a deal and so would struggle to strike an electoral pact with him.
Goldman Sachs raises 'no deal' Brexit chances as general election looms
Goldman Sachs has raised its estimate for the likelihood Britain will crash out of the European Union without a deal to 25% from 20% citing the prolonged suspension of Parliament, as lawmakers decide the fate of the government's Brexit plans.
Corbyn wants Oct. 14 election but with Brexit delay - Sun's Newton Dunn
The leader of the opposition Labour Party wants his lawmakers to vote for an Oct. 14 election but with a "mechanism" attached to force an extension to Britain's Brexit date from Halloween, The Sun's political editor said on Tuesday.
Hammond - We have the numbers to defeat Johnson on Brexit
An alliance of opposition parties and rebel Conservative lawmakers should have the numbers to defeat Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government on Brexit on Tuesday, former British finance minister Philip Hammond said.
UK retail sales flat-line, consumers stockpile food for Brexit - surveys
British retailers saw their sales flat-line in August as shoppers cut back on non-essentials and some households stockpiled food ahead of Brexit, surveys showed on Tuesday.
UK former minister Gauke says will vote to block no-deal Brexit - The Times
Britain's former justice minister David Gauke said in a newspaper column that he intends to vote against his party on Tuesday, when lawmakers opposed to a no-deal Brexit are seeking to take control of parliamentary time to force a delay.
EU should be open for 'creative' solutions on Irish border - Brexit minister
Brexit Minister Stephen Barclay said in an interview with several European newspapers published on Monday that the European Union should be open to "creative and flexible" solutions to the Irish border question.
Johnson threatens election ahead of Brexit battle in parliament
Prime Minister Boris Johnson implicitly warned lawmakers on Monday that he would seek an election if they tied his hands on Brexit, ruling out ever countenancing a further delay to Britain's departure from the European Union.
Johnson to seek Oct. 14 election if rebels block his Brexit plan - source
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will move to call an Oct. 14 election if lawmakers block the option of leaving the European Union without a deal, a senior government source said on Monday.
UK's Johnson says he doesn't want election, calls for no more Brexit delay
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday he did not want an election as he called on lawmakers not to vote for any further delay to Brexit.
Rebel UK lawmakers seek possible Brexit delay until Jan. 31, 2020
Lawmakers opposed to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit plans want to pass a law forcing him to ask for a delay to Britain's exit from the European Union until Jan. 31 2020, a copy of the legislation posted on Twitter by one of its authors said.
I don't want an election, says PM Johnson as he urges against Brexit delay
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday he did not want an election as he called on lawmakers not to vote for a further delay to Brexit.
Factbox: What are the key points in the legislation aimed at stopping a no-deal Brexit?
British lawmakers opposed to a no-deal Brexit will seek to take control of parliamentary time on Wednesday to pass legislation which would force Prime Minister Boris Johnson to seek a three-month delay to Brexit.
U.S. wants Brexit that encourages stability in Ireland - Vice President Pence
The United States wants the terms of Britain's exit from the European Union to protect stability on the island of Ireland and respect Northern Ireland's 1998 peace deal, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Monday.
UK PM Johnson plans pre-Brexit election if he loses to parliament - The Sun
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is planning to call a pre-Brexit snap election if parliament defeats the government over his exit plan, The Sun newspaper reported on Monday.
Get rid of PM's 'populist cabal', Labour's Corbyn backs new UK election
Britain's Jeremy Corbyn said on Monday his opposition Labour Party wants a new election above all else to oust Prime Minister Boris Johnson's "phony, populist cabal", renewing his support for moves to stop a no-deal Brexit.
Irish PM awaits outcome of 'volatile' week in British parliament
There is time for Britain to put forward concrete Brexit proposals for the Irish border but Dublin will first wait and see how a "volatile" week in the British parliament pans out, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Monday.
'Unreasonable' for UK lawmakers to bind PM's hands on Brexit - spokesman
It would be entirely unreasonable for British lawmakers to try to bind the hands of Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he seeks a new Brexit deal with the European Union, his spokesman said on Monday.
'Very strong rumours' UK election could be called this week for before October 31 - The Guardian
There are "very strong rumours" that a general election could be announced this week to take place before Britain leaves the European Union on Oct. 31, The Guardian's chief political correspondent said.
Tony Blair warns UK Labour: Don't fall into election 'elephant trap'
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is laying an election "elephant trap" for the opposition Labour Party that it should avoid, former Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair warned on Monday.
Factbox: Will Britain have an election to break Brexit impasse?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to clash with lawmakers in parliament this week over his plans to take Britain out of the European Union with or without an exit deal, a showdown that could see Brexit delayed and the government toppled.
Britain's Brexit showdown: A week of possible flashpoints
The government's battle to deliver Brexit will enter its endgame this week when opposition lawmakers seek to either change the law, or the government, in their drive to block what they say would be an economically damaging no-deal exit.
Scottish court to hear bid to allow appeal case seeking to stop suspension of UK parliament
A group of lawmakers will seek permission from a Scottish court on Monday to appeal against its decision to refuse a bid to stop Prime Minister Boris Johnson from suspending parliament, a court spokeswoman said.
Rebel MPs aim to pass anti no-deal Brexit legislation over a few hours - BuzzFeed
British lawmakers aiming to stop a no-deal Brexit are hoping to pass legislation over just a few hours once parliament has returned, BuzzFeed reported on Monday, citing a draft version of a parliamentary motion.
Government says will take time to look at no-deal Brexit legislation if passed
The British government will take time to look at any legislation passed to block a no-deal Brexit, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said on Monday when asked whether ministers could ignore such a move.
Johnson wants election to purge no-deal rebels - former minister Gauke
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government plans to lose any Brexit vote this week and call a general election, former justice minister David Gauke said on Monday.
Dechra ramps up contingency plan for a potential hard Brexit
Veterinary drugs producer Dechra Pharmaceuticals Plc said on Monday it changed the ownership of all UK marketing authorisations to a new unit in the Netherlands, as it prepares for a potential hard Brexit.
Labour to do 'everything necessary' to stop no-deal Brexit
Britain's main opposition Labour Party will do everything possible to stop a no-deal Brexit after parliament returns on Tuesday, its leader Jeremy Corbyn will say on Monday.
Gavin Williamson backs threat to deselect rebel Conservative lawmakers
British education minister Gavin Williamson said on Monday it would be right to deselect any lawmaker from the ruling Conservative Party who votes against the government on Brexit.
UK could call an election within days: BBC political editor
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson sounds like a leader ready to call an election and it is not impossible that one could be called within days, the BBC's political editor said.
British Conservative MPs warned against blocking no-deal Brexit - Sky News
Britain's Conservative lawmakers have been warned by party officials that their party whip would be withdrawn if they attempt to block a no-deal Brexit, Sky News http://bit.ly/2HDgmeO reported on Sunday, citing a source.
UK lawmakers against no-deal Brexit to bring forward legislation
British lawmakers opposed to a no-deal Brexit will attempt to pass a law this week to stop Prime Minister Boris Johnson from letting Britain crash out of the European Union on Oct. 31, the opposition Labour Party's Brexit spokesman said.
PM Johnson cancels meeting with Gauke due to diary clash - Sky News
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has cancelled a meeting with former justice secretary David Gauke due to a diary clash, Sky News http://bit.ly/2HDj2c1 reported on Sunday.
Gove says government will 'look at' any no-deal Brexit legislation
British government minister Michael Gove, asked on the BBC's Andrew Marr show whether the government would abide by any legislation passed by lawmakers opposed to its strategy of not ruling out a no-deal Brexit, said "lets see what the legislation says".
Labour says no deal legislation will be tabled Tuesday
Plans for legislation to stop a no-deal Brexit will be published on Tuesday, Britain's opposition Labour treasury spokesman John McDonnell said on Sunday.
Former minister Gauke to meet PM Johnson Monday to hear his Brexit plan
Former British justice secretary David Gauke, a prominent critic of the government's Brexit strategy, said he would meet Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday to hear his plan to deliver a deal that he could support.
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