LONDON (REUTERS) - British Prime Minister Theresa May won the backing of two senior ministers on Friday (Nov 16) as she battled to defend her much-criticised draft divorce deal with the European Union as calls grew for a vote of no confidence in her leadership. More than two years after the United Kingdom voted to leave the EU, it is still unclear how, on what terms or even if it will leave the EU as planned on March 29, 2019. Mrs May, who won the top job in the turmoil that followed the 2016 referendum, on Tuesday (Nov 13) announced she had agreed a Brexit deal which ensured the UK left the world's biggest trading bloc in the smoothest way possible. But Brexit minister Dominic Raab resigned on Thursday over her deal, sending the pound tumbling, followed by a number of other colleagues. Other mutinous lawmakers in her party have openly spoken of ousting her and said bluntly that the Brexit deal would not pass parliament. Mrs May, who has defiantly vowed to stay on as prime minister, … [Read more...] about British PM Theresa May defends Brexit deal as talk of no-confidence vote grows
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British PM May battles to sell Brexit deal amid rumours of no-confidence vote
LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May was fighting for survival on Friday (Nov 16) after a draft divorce deal with the European Union provoked the resignations of senior ministers and calls for a vote of no confidence in her leadership.More than two years after the United Kingdom voted to leave the EU, it is still unclear how, on what terms or even if it will leave the EU as planned on March 29, 2019.May, who won the top job in the turmoil that followed the 2016 referendum, has sought to negotiate a Brexit deal ensuring the United Kingdom leaves in the smoothest way possible.But Brexit minister Dominic Raab resigned on Thursday over her deal, sending the pound tumbling. Mutinous lawmakers in her own party openly sought to challenge her leadership and bluntly told her that the Brexit deal would not pass parliament.May, who has vowed to stay on as prime minister, was asked by a caller on LBC radio to "respectfully stand down". She did not immediately address that part of the … [Read more...] about British PM May battles to sell Brexit deal amid rumours of no-confidence vote
News Brexit divorce deal thrusts UK PM May into biggest crisis of premiership
LONDON -- Prime Minister Theresa May was grappling with the biggest crisis of her premiership on Friday after a draft divorce deal with the European Union provoked the resignations of senior ministers and mutiny in her party. More than 2 years since the United Kingdom voted to leave the EU in a shock referendum, it is still unclear how, on what terms or even if it will leave the EU as planned on March 29, 2019. Ever since winning the top job in the turmoil that followed the 2016 referendum, May has sought to negotiate a Brexit deal that ensures that the United Kingdom leaves in the smoothest way possible. But Brexit minister Dominic Raab resigned over her deal, sending the pound tumbling. Mutinous lawmakers in her own party openly sought to challenge her leadership and bluntly told her that the Brexit deal would not pass parliament. Asked if she would contest any challenge to her position, May replied: "Am I going to see this through? Yes." She is due to speak on LBC radio at 0800 GMT … [Read more...] about News Brexit divorce deal thrusts UK PM May into biggest crisis of premiership
Britain points finger at Putin over spy poisoning
LONDON: Britain pointed the finger at Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (Sep 6) for a nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy in England - a charge that Moscow rejected as "unacceptable".The leaders of the United States, France, Germany and Canada later said they had "full confidence" in Britain's assessment that officers from Russia's military intelligence service were behind the Novichok attack that nearly killed Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in March.British Security Minister Ben Wallace said that Putin was "ultimately" responsible for the poisoning in the southwestern city of Salisbury, prompting an angry response from Moscow."For us any sort of accusation regarding the Russian leadership is unacceptable," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists.Britain has previously accused Russia of orchestrating the attack, but Moscow denies any involvement and insists it is ready to cooperate in any investigation."Neither Russia's … [Read more...] about Britain points finger at Putin over spy poisoning
Trump backers seize on case of jailed UK far-right activist
LONDON: Supporters of US President Donald Trump are taking up the cause of an anti-Islam activist jailed in Britain for contempt of court, raising fears of a far-right revival.Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, widely known by his pseudonym Tommy Robinson, was imprisoned for 13 months earlier this year for live-streaming outside a court in breach of reporting restrictions around a trial.Robinson is the founder of the English Defence League (EDL), a fringe group protesting perceived threats from Islamic extremism, and he has a string of convictions on charges including assault, fraud and drugs possession.The name he uses is that of a well-known football hooligan.Conspiracy theories about his case have spread wildly on social media, drawing particular attention in the United States among supporters of the so-called "alt-right".The campaign spread further after Donald Trump Jr, the US president's son, retweeted a comment about Robinson.Trump himself drew severe condemnation in November after … [Read more...] about Trump backers seize on case of jailed UK far-right activist