Thursday, 30 January 2020

NYT Brexit Headlines (4) 01 Mar - 11 Apr 2019: ‘Brexit’: Britain’s Decision to Leave the E.U.


NYT News and opinion about Britain’s exit from the European Union.


  1. Brexit Heads for That Riveting Black Hole

    Brexit could still happen. But for the first time the odds on it happening are no better than even.
    By ROGER COHEN


  2. Brexit? Just Give Us a Break, U.K. Lawmakers Say

    Sure, there was some anger over the delayed withdrawal. But most members were looking forward to a holiday from the hellish pressures of recent months.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE


  3. With Brexit Delayed, British Businesses Say: Enough Already

    The extension announced on Wednesday gives the country six more months to figure out a plan to leave the E.U., but firms, especially small ones, fear another impasse.
    By AMIE TSANG


  4. COMENTARIO

    La culpa es de los ciudadanos

    ¿Cuál es el valor que tienen las consultas populares en la democracia? Con ciudadanos más informados, el referéndum debería ser uno de los ejes de una nueva (y mejor) forma de gobierno.
    MARTÍN CAPARRÓS

  1. E.U. Extends Brexit Deadline to Oct. 31, Avoiding Cliff Edge (for Now)

    The bloc offered Britain a Brexit deadline at the end of October to avert a no-deal withdrawal that was set to take place on Friday evening.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE and STEVEN ERLANGER


  2. As Theresa May Pleads for 2nd Brexit Delay, Some See a ‘Begging Tour’

    The British prime minister is likely to get more time from the European Union, but perhaps not the deadline she wants.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE


  3. After Years of Ambiguity About Brexit, Jeremy Corbyn Faces a Decision

    Talks with Prime Minister Theresa May over a possible compromise on Brexit have put the Labour Party leader, Jeremy Corbyn, in a position he has avoided: committing to a plan.
    By BENJAMIN MUELLER


  4. Theresa May Signals Openness to Brexit Compromise, but Hurdles Persist

    Labour leaders said the British prime minister had not bent to any of their demands. They also fear that any compromise on Brexit could be ripped up under her successor.
    By BENJAMIN MUELLER


  5. WITH INTEREST

    The Week in Business: Mexican Border Drama, and Trump Butts Heads With the Fed

    Plus, the latest news on Boeing’s plane troubles, and more Brexit angst.
    By CHARLOTTE COWLES


  6. Brexit Is Happening Now (at Least on Some U.K. Passports)

    British lawmakers may still be wrestling over Britain’s withdrawal from the E.U., but some travel documents have been issued without “European Union” on the cover.
    By PALKO KARASZ


  7. May’s Compromise Talks With Corbyn Hit Snag as She Asks for Brexit Extension

    The leaders of Britain’s Conservative and Labour Parties face challenges in reaching an agreement, each because of political pushback to compromise from within their parties.
    By BENJAMIN MUELLER


  8. ‘Parliament Really Is Broken’: Water Leak Derails U.K. House of Commons

    Parliamentary debate came to a sudden halt when it was interrupted by a loud torrent of water. Lawmakers were quick to spot symbolism.
    By ILIANA MAGRA


  9. Brexit Enters the ‘Flextension’ Era. It Could Be Short.

    With Britain facing a long extension, the idea is to add a provision for shortening the delay if Parliament should agree on an exit deal.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE


  10. Brexit, Ireland and the Failure of the European Idea

    If the Troubles return, it will signal the defeat of one of the Continent’s great postwar achievements.
    By JOCHEN BITTNER

  1. May and Corbyn, Old Adversaries, Weigh a Brexit Partnership

    Cross-party cooperation goes so profoundly against the grain in Britain’s Parliament, the last-ditch effort had a slightly unreal feeling, as if the laws of physics had been suspended.
    By ELLEN BARRY


  2. Sinn Fein Refuses to Vote in British Parliament, Even Against Brexit

    The party speaks for anti-Brexit Catholics in Northern Ireland, and its seven votes could make a difference. But it refuses on principle to participate.
    By ED O’LOUGHLIN


  3. What Do Ireland and Northern Ireland Want From Brexit?

    The two players most affected by the “Irish backstop” and the wrangling over their common border often get left out of the conversation. Can both be satisfied?
    By MEGAN SPECIA and BENJAMIN MUELLER


  4. Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn Open Treacherous Brexit Negotiation

    Can the two leaders overcome their antagonistic history and find a way out of the quagmire? The government said the talks got off to a constructive start. Labour was less optimistic.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE


  5. Part 3: The Future of Fox: An Even More Powerful Political Weapon

    The Disney deal left the Murdochs with a media empire stripped to its essence: a hard-core right-wing news machine — with Lachlan in charge.
    By JONATHAN MAHLER and JIM RUTENBERG


  6. Part 2: Inside the Succession Battle for the Murdoch Empire

    President Trump’s election made the Murdoch family more powerful than ever. But the bitter struggle between James and Lachlan threatened to tear the company apart.
    By JONATHAN MAHLER and JIM RUTENBERG

  1. How Rupert Murdoch’s Empire of Influence Remade the World

    Murdoch and his children have toppled governments on two continents and destabilized the most important democracy on Earth. What do they want?
    By JONATHAN MAHLER and JIM RUTENBERG


  2. The United Kingdom Has Gone Mad

    The problem with holding out for a perfect Brexit plan is that you can’t fix stupid.
    By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN


  3. What Would a No-Deal Brexit Look Like?

    A no-deal Brexit, once unthinkable, could happen in less than two weeks, barring a deadline extension. Here are some of the likely consequences.
    By AMIE TSANG


  4. TIMESVIDEO

    May Offers to Work With Opposition Party to End Brexit ‘Logjam’

    Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain wants to develop a joint withdrawal plan with the leader of the opposition Labour Party. Mrs. May also said she would seek a second delay to Brexit from the European Union.
    By REUTERS

  1. Theresa May Will Reach Out to Corbyn in Bid to Avoid Disorderly 

    The prime minister made the surprising offer after a fractious meeting with her cabinet, and said she would seek a second delay to Britain’s withdrawal from the bloc.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE and ELLEN BARRY


  2. TIMESVIDEO

    Nearly Naked Protesters Distract Lawmakers During Brexit Debate

    Protesters stripped down in Britain’s Parliament on Monday to divert attention from the Brexit debate to climate change. Lawmakers continued on, including some double entendres in their speeches.
    By REUTERS


  3. Protesters Bare Almost All to U.K. Parliament, Which Can’t Look Away

    Lawmakers struggled to focus on a Brexit debate as climate protesters stripped in the public gallery.
    By PALKO KARASZ


  4. Britain Will Have to Pass Theresa May’s Brexit Plan, E.U. Warns

    The bloc’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, said there was no alternative to the British prime minister’s plan, even with a long extension.
    By STEVEN ERLANGER


  5. A Customs Union for Britain: How One Brexit Idea Might Work

    Lawmakers came close to endorsing a “softer” British withdrawal from the E.U. that would have eased barriers to trade.
    By CEYLAN YEGINSU


  6. U.K. Parliament Votes Down Alternative Brexit Deals

    Lawmakers rejected alternative proposals to Prime Minister Theresa May’s already-rejected proposal, with less than two weeks until an April 12 deadline.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE


  7. For Many British Businesses, Brexit Has Already Happened

    No one knows how the politics of Brexit will end. But the twisting road has already cooled investment and damaged the nation’s reputation as a haven for commerce.
    By PETER S. GOODMAN


  8. The Agony of Being Theresa May

    In a last-ditch effort to fulfill her promise of delivering Brexit, Britain’s prime minister dangled a final sacrifice.


  9. Brexit Is Messy. London’s Lawyers Are Cashing In.

    Britain’s complicated exit from the European Union has rattled corporations around the world. And that means lawyers are pulling in clients and profit.
    By DAVID SEGAL


  10. The Irish Border Is a Scar

    Could Brexit reignite the Troubles in Northern Ireland?
    By PATRICK RADDEN KEEFE

  1. What’s the Secret to Reaching 111? ‘Avoid Dying,’ but ‘Porridge Is Helpful’

    Alfred Smith and Bob Weighton were both born on March 29, 1908. But Britain’s oldest men say they’re as puzzled as anyone about the secret to longevity.
    By PALKO KARASZ


  2. CARICATURAS

    La cruz de Theresa May

    La primera ministra del Reino Unido anunció el 27 de marzo que dimitirá a su cargo si el parlamento británico aprueba el plan del brexit que ya ha rechazado en varias ocasiones. Todo parece indicar que su sacrificio será en vano.
    PATRICK CHAPPATTE

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  3. ‘We’re in the Last Hour’: Democracy Itself Is on Trial in Brexit, Britons Say

    Britons on both sides of the issue are angry and embarrassed at the spectacle in Parliament, and they are losing faith in their political system.
    By ELLEN BARRY and BENJAMIN MUELLER


  4. A Third Strike, but Britain Is Not Quite Out

    Though Theresa May has lost a third gamble on a Brexit vote, there’s still hope a solution can be found.
    By THE EDITORIAL BOARD


  5. THE INTERPRETER

    Brexit Mess Reflects Democracy’s New Era of Tear-It-All-Down

    Britain’s breakdown represents a much wider phenomenon. Across Western democracies, politics are increasingly defined by opposition — to everything.
    By MAX FISHER


  6. Brexit Goes Back to Square One as Parliament Rejects May’s Plan a Third Time

    The now routine defeat for the prime minister’s exit plan also underscores that Parliament itself has no idea what to do.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE and BENJAMIN MUELLER

  1. The Man Trying to Make Sense of Brexit Is Tired and Would Like to Stop Now

    Jon Worth’s meticulous Brexit flowcharts attempt to chart every possibility. But the task is basically impossible.
    By ALLISON MCCANN


  2. LIVE BRIEFING


    Theresa May’s Brexit Deal Is Rejected by U.K. Parliament

    Lawmakers refused, for a third time, to back the prime minister’s deal to withdraw Britain from the European Union.
    By THE NEW YORK TIMES



  3. Is Theresa May the Worst Politician Ever?

    The British prime minister’s deal has failed. Again.
    By JENNI RUSSELL


  4. Theresa May, on the Cross

    For our sins.
    By PATRICK CHAPPATTE


  5. Brexit Process Remains Deadlocked, but Theresa May Plans a Last-Ditch Vote on Friday

    Some Conservative lawmakers struggled to keep the prime minister’s deal alive as others said that her offer to resign was not enough to win approval.
    By BENJAMIN MUELLER


  6. Shambles

    A Brexit scoreboard: Solutions 0, Chaos 8.
    By DAVID LEONHARDT


  7. Theresa May Put Her Head on the Block for Her Brexit Deal. It Might Not Be Enough.

    The British prime minister made one final gamble, offering to resign in exchange for the votes to get her withdrawal agreement over the line.
    By ELLEN BARRY


  8. Alternate Brexit Plans Rejected; Theresa May Offers to Step Down

    The British prime minister did not specify when she would step down, but the European Union has said that it would approve an extension in the Brexit process to May 22, if her plan gained approval.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE


  9. Parliament Grabs Control of Brexit From a Wounded Theresa May

    British lawmakers will now hold a series of votes to see if they can come up with a better Brexit plan than has Mrs. May, whose tenure is ever shakier.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE


  10. TIMESVIDEO

    Large Anti-Brexit Protest in London

    Demonstrators gathered to march in London on Saturday to call for a “People’s Vote” on Brexit.
    By REUTERS


  11. Britain Is Drowning Itself in Nostalgia

    Brexit has exposed my country as a solipsistic backwater.
    By SAM BYERS


  12. From ‘No Problem’ to No Deal: How Brexit Supporters Embraced the Cliff Edge

    Frustration and numbness have driven many Britons to embrace the high-risk solution of simply walking away from negotiations with the European Union.
    By ELLEN BARRY


  13. Angry Over Brexit Stalemate, Huge Crowds March in London to Demand Second Vote

    Hundreds of thousands marched in a last-ditch effort to reverse Britain’s looming split from the European Union.
    By BENJAMIN MUELLER and PALKO KARASZ


  14. WITH INTEREST

    The Week in Business: Boeing Plays It Safe, and Lyft Kicks Off Tech I.P.O.s

    Here’s your weekly smorgasbord of all the tech and business news you missed, plus what you should know heading into Monday.
    By CHARLOTTE COWLES

  1. LETTER


    How Brexit Is Worse Than Trump

    There is a time limit on President Trump’s tenure, but Brexit has no “recall date,” a reader says.


  2. Brexit Deal is Still Unacceptable, Key Government Ally Says

    The Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland strongly suggested that it would oppose Prime Minister Theresa May’s plan, damaging her hopes for its approval in Parliament.
    By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA and STEPHEN CASTLE


  3. Where Does Brexit Go From Here?

    After getting a short reprieve from the European Union, Parliament will try, again, to agree on a way forward, but the prospects remain uncertain.
    By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA


  4. March for a Second Brexit Vote Is Just the Start for Young People

    A mass demonstration planned for Saturday in London will be led by youthful activists who see it as the first step in a battle to reverse Brexit that could last decades.
    By BENJAMIN MUELLER


  5. E.U. Approves Brexit Extension, but Chaotic Departure Still Looms

    The short extension was conditioned on Parliament’s approving a withdrawal deal it has already rejected twice by decisive margins.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE and STEVEN ERLANGER


  6. NEWS ANALYSIS

    Theresa May’s Message to Britain at a Perilous Moment: It’s Parliament’s Fault

    In an address to the nation Wednesday night, the prime minister lashed out, blaming squabbling lawmakers for the Brexit paralysis. They did not react well.
    By ELLEN BARRY



  2. TIMESVIDEO

    May Requests Brexit Delay

    Prime Minister Theresa May told Parliament on Wednesday that she had asked the European Union to delay Britain’s exit until June 30. Parliament has rejected Ms. May’s Brexit plans twice.
    By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


  3. Donald Trump Jr. Scolds Theresa May Over Brexit: ‘Was It All a Ruse?’

    In an op-ed for a British newspaper, President Trump’s eldest son said his father’s advice had been ignored and accused “European elites” of derailing the process.
    By PALKO KARASZ


  4. E.U. Officials Agree to Brexit Delay, but With Conditions

    As Britain’s political crisis deepens, the bloc agreed to an extension, but only if Parliament passes a withdrawal plan it has twice rejected.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE


  5. Scapegoat or Hero? John Bercow, Commons Speaker, Upends Brexit

    After Mr. Bercow ruled out a third Brexit vote, he instantly became one of the most hated — and admired — men in the country.
    By ELLEN BARRY


  6. Theresa May Is Warned She Cannot Hold a Third Vote on Her Brexit Plan

    John Bercow, the speaker of the House of Commons, has ruled that the plan cannot be brought before Parliament unless it undergoes “substantial” alterations.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE


  7. THE INTERPRETER

    How a Strange Massachusetts Election Helps Explain Britain’s Brexit Chaos

    Meet Mayor Jasiel Correia. Fall River residents voted to kick him out. They also voted to keep him in. Confusing? It’s nothing next to what Britain’s wrestling with.
    By MAX FISHER


  8. A St. Patrick’s Day Miracle: United Ireland

    Brexit could do what centuries of Irish conflict could not.
    By TIMOTHY EGAN


  9. The Brexit Disaster Has Legs

    It has been almost three years since the Brexit vote. The case for going back to the people is strong.
    By ROGER COHEN


  10. Dissecting the Dreams of Brexit Britain

    I’ve traveled England trying to understand what drives the Brexit psyche.
    By JAMES MEEK


  11. NEWS ANALYSIS

    Brussels, Sick of Brexit, Braces for a Deadline Debate

    Britain will seek an extension on its E.U. withdrawal process. Any one of 27 national leaders could refuse. And they have reason to fear a long delay.
    By STEVEN ERLANGER


  12. What’s Driving Automakers Out of Europe?

    Blame has been cast on events like Brexit, but there are other changes that are reshaping the industry globally.
    By AMIE TSANG


  13. Theresa May’s Snakes and Ladders

    Going up, coming down.
    By PATRICK CHAPPATTE


  14. Britain’s Parliament Votes to Delay Brexit, but Not to Control It

    After a very trying week, Prime Minister Theresa May enjoyed a rare legislative victory, if a small one, when lawmakers left her in the driver’s seat.
    By ELLEN BARRY and STEPHEN CASTLE


  15. LIVE BRIEFING

    Brexit Live Updates: Parliament Votes to Postpone Britain’s E.U. Departure

    Unable to agree among themselves on Brexit terms, British lawmakers directed the government to ask the European Union to delay the March 29 deadline.
    By THE NEW YORK TIMES


  16. Gridlock, the Latest American Import, Arrives in Brexit Britain

    With Wednesday’s parliamentary vote foreclosing an exit from the European Union with no deal, the authority of Britain’s executive branch was diminished to a point not seen in recent history.
    By ELLEN BARRY


  17. TIMESVIDEO

    Parliament Rejects ‘No Deal’ Brexit

    The British Parliament voted on Wednesday against the idea of a disorderly “no deal” exit from the European Union, but it’s not clear what the alternative is.
    By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


  18. U.K. Lawmakers Reject ‘No-Deal’ Brexit, and Defy Theresa May Yet Again

    Parliament’s actions undercut the prime minister, worsening the power vacuum in British politics and making an extension of the Brexit deadline more likely.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE


  19. A Pledge to End Austerity, After Brexit

    The chancellor of the Exchequer said that the government could reap a $35 billion Brexit dividend, but only if it reaches a deal with the European Union.
    By CEYLAN YEGINSU


  20. Britain Squirms After Another ‘No’ on Brexit

    With 17 days to go, Parliament rejects Theresa May’s latest plan.
    By THE EDITORIAL BOARD


  21. Theresa May Finds Herself Without a Voice, or a Friend

    Speaking in a raspy, croaking voice, the British prime minister angrily told lawmakers they would now need to make the hard choices.
    By ELLEN BARRY


  22. TIMESVIDEO

    May’s Brexit Deal Fails in Parliament

    Britain’s Parliament voted on Tuesday against the latest plan proposed by Prime Minister Theresa May to exit the European Union. Only 17 days remain before the deadline.
    By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


  23. How Many Defeats Can Britain Take?

    Brexit has trapped British politics. Burn it down and start fresh.
    By DAWN FOSTER


  24. TIMESVIDEO

    Brexit Pain at the Irish Border

    The future of the Irish border has been a contentious issue during Britain’s Brexit negotiations. We went to Northern Ireland, where residents worry that the free flow of goods and people could end once the United Kingdom leaves the European Union.
    By KASSIE BRACKEN, SHANE O’NEILL and SOUKI MEHDAOUI


  25. The Brexit Plan Failed Again: What Happened, and What’s Next?

    The 391 to 242 vote left Britain in limbo, without a clear way forward on Brexit, and threatens Prime Minister May’s hold on power.
    By THE NEW YORK TIMES


  26. New Brexit Defeat Plunges U.K.’s Theresa May Into Crisis

    Mrs. May lost a second vote on her plans to leave the European Union, and now faces unpalatable choices with time running out to avoid a chaotic exit.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE


  27. Can U.K.’s Labour Party Survive Brexit?

    The party leader, Jeremy Corbyn, tried to play both sides of the debate over leaving the European Union. Now, that “productive ambiguity” is tearing Labour apart.
    By KIMIKO DE FREYTAS-TAMURA


  28. Theresa May Secures E.U. Help, Hours Before Brexit Vote

    The prime minister flew to Strasbourg and won concessions on the “backstop” plan for the Irish border. Whether they are enough remains unclear.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE


  29. France Gets a Taste of Post-Brexit Mayhem

    The French government says preparations are in place for Britain’s leaving the European Union without a deal. But employees at the border are not so sure.
    By ELIAN PELTIER


  30. WITH INTEREST

    The Week in Business: Facebook Wants to Be Your ‘Digital Living Room,’ and Tesla to Unveil the Model Y

    Plus, disappointing job numbers, Mario Batali is officially out of the restaurant business and Brexit approaches peak mayhem.
    By CHARLOTTE COWLES


  31. Of Civil Wars and Family Feuds: Brexit Is More Divisive Than Ever

    Britain’s planned departure from the European Union has split homes and workplaces, friendships and marriages. The divide shows no sign of narrowing.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE


  32. Soft Brexit? Hard Brexit? How About Endless Brexit?

    Even if Parliament approves the government’s plan, Britain has yet to define its new relationship with Europe. In other words, after two torturous years, nothing is settled.
    By STEPHEN CASTLE


  33. EUROPA

    El brexit y los problemas que causará para productores y consumidores de pollo

    La mayoría de los consumidores británicos prefiere la carne blanca de pollo, lo que deja a los productores con toneladas de muslos y piernas que nadie quiere, un excedente que se exporta a los países de Europa del Este, donde les encanta la carne oscura. Ahora el brexit romperá ese equilibrio.
    BENJAMIN MUELLER

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  34. Deadline Looming, Britain Tries Again to Sway Brussels on ‘Irish Backstop’

    British lawmakers were watching closely as the attorney general, Geoffrey Cox, was negotiating changes to the Brexit deal that might win the support, at last, of a parliamentary majority.
    By STEVEN ERLANGER


  35. White Meat or Dark? Carving Up Brexit

    One sector of British agriculture illustrates why an abrupt departure from the European Union would be so disruptive to trade.
    By BENJAMIN MUELLER


  36. Is There an Upside to Brexit?

    Yes, if it forces Europe to get serious about the challenges the West faces from China.
    By JOCHEN BITTNER

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  37. LETTERS

    Brexit and the Irish Border

    There are no good options for the British Parliament as it wrestles with what to do about the open border between the two Irelands.


  38. How Does He Survive? The Curious Case of ‘Failing Grayling’

    As transport secretary, Chris Grayling awarded an $18 million ferry contract to a firm with no ferries. That was far from his first fiasco.
    By BENJAMIN MUELLER


  39. The Official British Policy? Mayhem

    After nearly three agonizing years, the people are fed up. What’s next — recession, civil unrest or another referendum?
    By ROGER COHEN

  40. U.K. Government to Pay Eurotunnel £33 Million Over Brexit Contracts

    Eurotunnel sued the Department for Transport over the handling of contracts to provide extra freight capacity.
    By AMIE TSANG   March 1, 2019

  41. A New Editor, and a New Take on Brexit, for a Brawny London Tabloid

    No more “Enemies of the People” headlines under Geordie Greig, the Eton- and Oxford-educated editor of the pugnacious Daily Mail.
    By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM   Feb. 28, 2019





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