DUP not backing Theresa May Brexit deal - sufficient progress 'not achieved' BelfastTelegraph.co.uk The DUP has said sufficient progress has not been achieved in Theresa May's latest deal with the EU. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/dup-not-backing-theresa-may-brexit-deal-sufficient-progress-not-achieved-37905087.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/article37737725.ece/edddb/AUTOCROP/h342/2019-01-23_opi_47421567_I1.JPG Email The DUP has said sufficient progress has not been achieved in Theresa May's latest deal with the EU. The Prime Minister looks to be heading for another Commons defeat on her Brexit deal after the influential European Research Group recommended to its members not to back the deal. It's reported the DUP will be voting against the deal and not abstaining. The Strasbourg document was hailed as having achieved "legally-binding" changes to the withdrawal agreement. However Attorney General said that while it "reduced the risk" of the UK … [Read more...] about DUP not backing Theresa May Brexit deal
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‘We want you to question our leaders’ say men who put up Theresa May Brexit billboard in Mansfield
The men who put up a Theresa May Brexit billboard in Mansfield are asking residents to "question our Brexit leaders". The billboard which was put up on Stockwell Gate across from Mansfield Superbowl was decorated by Led By Donkeys who are putting Brexit predictions of the country's leaders, rendered as tweets then put on massive billboards. Dave, Richard, Adam and Chris who are behind Led By Donkeys have not been fully named and have but billboards up simular to the one in Mansfield accross the country. The quote which reads "I believe it is clearly in our national interest to remain a member of the European Union," was said by Theresa May on April, 25, 2016, at the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.Speaking to your Chad a spokesman for the Led By Donkeys said: "We wanted to get out to Leave areas and engage our friends and loved ones who didn't vote remain."Mansfield seemed an obvious place to take our idea. "We just hope we given people reason to question our Brexit leaders and … [Read more...] about ‘We want you to question our leaders’ say men who put up Theresa May Brexit billboard in Mansfield
Live: MPs voting on Prime Minister Theresa May Brexit deal
Live: MPs voting on Prime Minister Theresa May Brexit deal BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Theresa May described as "profound" the responsibilities on MPs ahead of the meaningful vote. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/live-mps-voting-on-prime-minister-theresa-may-brexit-deal-37714820.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37715477.ece/ee5fe/AUTOCROP/h342/AFP_1C987L.jpg Email Theresa May described as "profound" the responsibilities on MPs ahead of the meaningful vote. She said there was only one option to vote for and that was her deal. The vote will mark one of the most historic and significant votes in British history. Many have predicted Theresa May's deal will be voted down, with Labour, scores of Tory Brexiteers and her partners in government, the DUP, already stating they will not support it. If the PM's Withdrawal Agreement fails, the UK could be facing a no-deal scenario, another vote, or even a general election - an option Jeremy Corbyn has mooted. The … [Read more...] about Live: MPs voting on Prime Minister Theresa May Brexit deal
Theresa May’s Brexit plan could be thrown out as 20 Tory MPs join grassroots campaign to destroy her offer to the EU – as Boris blasts it as a ‘scandal’
THERESA May’s Brexit plan could be thrown out with the news 20 Tory MPs have joined a grassroots campaign to destroy her offer to the EU. The Conservative politicians have signed up to the Stand Up 4 Brexit group, which has vowed to see her White Paper proposals ripped up. It vastly increases the chances of them being voted down by the House of Commons, potentially throwing her leadership into turmoil this autumn. This comes as Boris Johnson delivered a stinging critique of the Prime Minister’s negotiating strategy, calling it a “scandal” that we “haven’t even tried to get a good deal”. The former Foreign Secretary said the deal hammered out at Chequers deal, which he resigned his position over, spells “victory” for Europe. And a group of Tory rebels agrees, including several former ministers and members of the Cabinet including Priti Patel and Iain Duncan Smith. According to the Times they have made a joint public commitment … [Read more...] about Theresa May’s Brexit plan could be thrown out as 20 Tory MPs join grassroots campaign to destroy her offer to the EU – as Boris blasts it as a ‘scandal’
Boris Johnson slams ‘scandalous’ Theresa May Brexit deal and claims ‘we haven’t even tried’
BORIS Johnson slammed Theresa May's Brexit plan saying "we have not even tried". The ex-Foreign Secretary said the PM's Chequers deal spells “victory” for Europe and compared the UK to a beaten wrestler, in his Telegraph column. Boris says the negotiations were "pre-ordained as a bout between Giant Haystacks and Big Daddy” but says the UK is left “lying flat on the canvas. He writes: "The UK has agreed to hand over £40 billion of taxpayers’ money for two thirds of diddly squat. “We will remain in the EU taxi but this time locked in the boot, with absolutely no say on the destination. "We won’t have taken back control – we will have lost control." Kenya's PM Uhuru Kenyatta forgets Boris Johnson's name during meeting with Theresa May Boris also accused members of the Government using the Irish border to “stop a proper Brexit”. May faces fresh challenges to her plans for Brexit as Tories from all … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson slams ‘scandalous’ Theresa May Brexit deal and claims ‘we haven’t even tried’