Brexit: Labour supports a referendum with caveats
1 May 2019
BBC News – Labour’s governing body has agreed to support a further referendum on Brexit under certain circumstances.
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MPs may vote on key Brexit legislation next week
25 Apr 2019
The Guardian – Theresa May is preparing to give MPs a vote on the key piece of legislation enacting Britain’s exit from the European Union next week, as negotiations with Labour continue.
Read moreLib Dems file papers to use “Liberal Democrats – To stop Brexit” on the Euro ballot papers
25 Apr 2019
Mark Pack – Political parties have the choice of using on ballot papers either their official name or one from a set of official party descriptions registered with the Electoral Commission.
Read moreGroundhog Day delay
23 Apr 2019
The Local Democracy Think Tank – On again, off again – what does the delay (possibly) until Halloween mean for the Brexit fright fest, asks Janet Sillett.
Read moreBrexit: Theresa May warned she has ‘no chance’ of passing deal in time to stop European elections
18 Apr 2019
Independent – Theresa May has “no chance” of passing her Brexit deal in time to pull the UK out of the European parliament elections and avoid a likely devastating defeat, experts have concluded.
Read moreBrexit deadlock reveals need for ‘fairer’ voting system, campaigners say
17 Apr 2019
Local Gov – Electoral reform campaigners are urging politicians to re-start the conversation about proportional representation ahead of the local elections.
Read moreIs there time for another Brexit vote?
17 Apr 2019
BBC News – The latest delay to Brexit has energised those campaigning for another EU referendum.
Read moreTheresa May ‘not considering election’ on walking break, says No 10
15 Apr 2019
BBC News – Theresa May is spending part of her Easter break on a walking holiday in Wales, Downing Street has said.
Read moreBrexit: EU’s Donald Tusk ‘suggests 12-month flexible delay’
5 Apr 2019
BBC News – European Council President Donald Tusk is proposing to offer the UK a 12-month “flexible” extension to its Brexit date, according to a senior EU source.
Read moreJuncker rejects May appeal for a further short Brexit delay
4 Apr 2019
The Guardian – Theresa May’s appeal for a short Brexit extension has been rejected by Jean-Claude Juncker, who said that unless the withdrawal deal was passed within nine days the UK would crash out of the EU or have to sign up to a long delay.
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