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]]> Theresa May tells EU it ‘has to make a choice’ in few days before MPs’ Brexit vote https://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/theresa-may-tells-eu-it-has-to-make-a-choice-in-few-days-before-mps-brexit-vote/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=theresa-may-tells-eu-it-has-to-make-a-choice-in-few-days-before-mps-brexit-vote Thu, 07 Mar 2019 01:01:45 +0000 http://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/?p=26417 The PM will insist she remains determined to secure legally-binding changes to her deal – despite few signs of progress. Theresa May will tell the EU it ‘has to make a choice too’ Theresa May will tell the EU it … Read More

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Theresa May will tell the EU it ‘has to make a choice too’

Theresa May will tell the EU it “has to make a choice” on Brexit as she continues a last-ditch effort to win concessions over her withdrawal agreement.

The prime minister will use a speech on Friday to insist she remains determined to secure legally-binding changes to the Brexit backstop.

In a message directed at Brussels, Mrs May will say it is in the interests of the EU to agree to alterations with just days left until the House of Commons votes again on her exit deal.

In a speech in Leave-supporting Grimsby, Lincolnshire, the prime minister is expected to say: “Just as MPs will face a big choice next week, the EU has to make a choice too.

“We are both participants in this process. It is in the European interest for the UK to leave with a deal.

“We are working with them but the decisions that the EU makes over the next few days will have a big impact on the outcome of the vote.”

In January, MPs overwhelming rejected the prime minister’s deal to force her to return to Brussels to seek changes.

Mrs May has focused on altering the Brexit backstop, which the vast majority of Conservative Brexiteers are opposed to in its current form.

The backstop is an insurance policy aimed at avoiding a hard border on the island of Ireland, should this not be averted by a future EU-UK trade relationship.

However, Leave-supporting MPs fear it could leave the UK left in a permanent customs union with the EU and have called for a time limit, an exit mechanism or a complete replacement of the backstop within Mrs May’s Brexit deal.

EU sources suggested to Sky News that Brussels would take a dim view of the prime minister’s speech on Friday, as they stressed their efforts to provide assurances to the UK that the backstop is not intended as a trap.

Despite frequent trips to Brussels by Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay and Attorney General Geoffrey Cox – as well as diplomatic efforts with EU leaders by Mrs May – there have been signs that discussions have achieved little.

The European Commission described the talks this week as “difficult”, with a spokesman adding: “No solution has been identified at this point.”

Answering questions in the House of Commons on Thursday morning, Mr Cox told MPs the discussions would now “almost certainly” carry on over the weekend.

Mrs May has pledged to hold a second “meaningful” vote on her Brexit deal on Tuesday.

The attorney general also pushed back against suggestions the government has failed to present clear proposals to the EU.

He said: “We are discussing text with the EU.

“I am surprised to hear the comments that have emerged over the last 48 hours the proposals are not clear.

“They are as clear as day and we are continuing to discuss them.”

Mr Cox committed to publishing fresh legal advice on the Brexit deal, should changes be secured.

He joked: “It’s come to be called ‘Cox’s codpiece’ – what I am concerned to ensure is what’s inside the codpiece is in full working order.”

Ahead of the prime minister’s speech on Friday, Labour’s shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer said: “It’s becoming increasingly clear that Theresa May will not be able to deliver the changes she promised to her failed Brexit deal.

“This speech looks set to be an admission of failure.

“After two years of negotiation, the government is simply incapable of delivering a Brexit deal that protects jobs, the economy and people’s livelihoods.”

Source: https://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-tells-eu-it-has-to-make-a-choice-in-few-days-before-mps-brexit-vote-11658157

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]]> Brexit: UK Parliament to decide between ‘no deal’ and delay https://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/brexit-uk-parliament-to-decide-between-no-deal-and-delay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brexit-uk-parliament-to-decide-between-no-deal-and-delay Wed, 27 Feb 2019 19:14:56 +0000 http://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/?p=26292 UK lawmakers have voiced their support for a three-step plan that could allow them to delay the UK’s departure from the EU. MPs rejected an alternative plan that had been proposed by the opposition Labour Party. UK lawmakers have backed … Read More

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]]> UK lawmakers have voiced their support for a three-step plan that could allow them to delay the UK’s departure from the EU. MPs rejected an alternative plan that had been proposed by the opposition Labour Party.

London's Big Ben approaching the eleventh hour (picture-alliance/Photoshot/H. Yan)

UK lawmakers have backed a plan by Prime Minister Theresa May that could result in a delay to the country’s planned exit from the European Union at the end of next month.

More than 500 MPs voted in favor of a motion by Labour Party MP Yvette Cooper on Wednesday that voiced support for the three-step plan, which foresees Parliament voting a second time on a revised version of May’s Brexit deal by March 12.

If the deal is defeated, Parliament would then vote on whether to leave the EU without a deal or delay its departure date.

The vote came a day after May presented her plan to lawmakers.

Read more: Brexit: May offers MPs a choice between a deal, ‘no deal’ or delay

Alternative Labour plan rejected

Cooper’s motion was one of four that lawmakers voted on during a debate on Wednesday:

  • The Labour Party’s amendment on an alternative Brexit plan: to negotiate with the EU for changes to the Political Declaration, a nonbinding document that accompanies the legally binding Withdrawal Agreement, to secure a customs union, close alignment with the single market, alignment on rights and protections, participation in agencies and agreement on security arrangements. The amendment lost by 83 votes.
  • An amendment from Scottish National Party MP Ian Blackford that the UK should not leave the EU under any circumstances without a deal “regardless of any exit date.” The amendment lost by 36 votes.
  • Former Conservative ministerial aid Alberto Costa’s amendment, backed by 141 MPs, to ensure EU citizens’ rights in the UK after Brexit, with or without a deal. This amendment was accepted verbally by the house. There were no voices in opposition.
  • Labour MP Yvette Cooper’s motion for supporting May’s three-step plan. The amendment passed by a majority of 502 votes. Several lawmakers abstained and 20 voted against.

Labour backs second referendum

Despite the defeat of his party’s amendment, leader Jeremy Corbyn said Labour would continue to push for other options “including a close economic relationship based on our credible alternative plan or a general election.”

But Corbyn also said a second Brexit referendum would be on the table. “We will back a public vote in order to prevent a damaging Tory Brexit or a disastrous no deal outcome,” he said.

Corbyn’s remarks followed a Labour statement that it would sponsor or support a second vote if the party’s amendment was rejected in Parliament.

Macron, Merkel weigh in

Ahead of Wednesday’s debate, Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed Brexit during a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.

At the press conference after their discussions, both leaders made statements about an extension to the process — with a slight difference in tone.

Merkel said Germany and France “agree completely” that the withdrawal agreement already negotiated between the EU and the UK stands.

Read more: Brexit: What Europe wants

However, she added that the EU would not refuse the UK more time if an extension was requested. “If Britain needs a bit more time, we will not refuse that, but we are aiming for an orderly solution — an orderly withdrawal by the British from the European Union,” she said.

Macron said there was a need for a clear objective if any delay was envisaged. “We would agree to an extension only if it is justified by a new choice by the British,” he said. “In no way can we accept an extension without a clear objective.”

Read more: Draft Brexit deal — what you need to know.

Ahead of the parliamentary votes, Prime Minister May repeated that she did not want any postponement. “The government’s policy is to get the legally binding changes so a deal can be brought back to this house…and we can leave on March 29 with a deal,” she said.

Source: https://www.dw.com/en/brexit-uk-parliament-to-decide-between-no-deal-and-delay/a-47714767

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]]> A crunch Brexit vote is coming that could plunge the UK into fresh political chaos https://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/a-crunch-brexit-vote-is-coming-that-could-plunge-the-uk-into-fresh-political-chaos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-crunch-brexit-vote-is-coming-that-could-plunge-the-uk-into-fresh-political-chaos Sat, 08 Dec 2018 05:31:26 +0000 http://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/?p=8257 U.K. lawmakers will vote on Theresa May’s Brexit plan on Tuesday, December 11. There are many who say she will fail to gather enough support. Possible outcomes include the collapse of government and May’s resignation. Parbul TV | Reuters TV … Read More

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  • U.K. lawmakers will vote on Theresa May’s Brexit plan on Tuesday, December 11.
  • There are many who say she will fail to gather enough support.
  • Possible outcomes include the collapse of government and May’s resignation.

    A still image from a video footage shows Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaking during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, in central London, Britain November 14, 2018. 

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    A still image from a video footage shows Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May speaking during Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons, in central London, Britain November 14, 2018.

    On Tuesday, U.K. lawmakers will vote on whether to accept Prime Minister Theresa May’s plan to leave the European Union (EU).

    The outcome is uncertain, particularly if May suffers defeat. Some speculate it could lead to a change of prime minister, an attempt to revise the Brexit deal, the complete collapse of government, or even a second vote on whether Britain and Northern Ireland should leave Europe at all.

    What is the vote?

    May’s proposal is split into a “Withdrawal Agreement,” setting out the terms of the divorce and a “Future Relationship” document, which drafts how the U.K. will interact with the EU in the future.

    The U.K. government and EU heads of state have signed off on the preliminary deal and now the British Parliament will undertake a “meaningful vote” to decide whether it can proceed.

    Lawmakers will vote in the House of Commons at some point after 7 p.m. local time on Tuesday, December 11.

    The government’s motion to Parliament is being intensely scrutinized before the vote takes place, with at least five full days of parliamentary time allotted to a Brexit debate.

    Should it pass the House of Commons, the proposal will also need to satisfy Parliament’s upper chamber, the House of Lords.

    What are its chances of success?

    May faces a tough task. Her deal with Europe is seen by some as a sell-out to the ideals of Brexit, reducing Britain’s influence while staying within many of the EU’s rules.

    Many of those who oppose Brexit don’t like the deal either. They argue that it will reduce Britain’s ease of trade with the world, repel global talent, and increase the cost of living.

    May has claimed it is the best deal she could get to satisfy a deeply divided country which in June 2016 voted 52 percent to leave and 48 percent to remain in the EU.

    Both pro-EU Remainers and Brexiteers protest their ideals outside the House of Commons, on 4th December 2018, in London, England. 

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    Both pro-EU Remainers and Brexiteers protest their ideals outside the House of Commons, on 4th December 2018, in London, England.

    Her proposal now needs the backing of 320 MPs, more than half of the 639 MPs that vote in Parliament, to pass. But the numbers look tricky.

    After stacking up opposing votes from the main opposition Labour party along with those from the Scottish National Party and Northern Ireland’s DUP, May is already under pressure.

    Add to that the opposition from both the pro and anti-EU wings of her own Conservative Party and her Brexit deal looks in real trouble.

    One estimate in The Guardian newspaper has the prime minister suffering a huge defeat of almost 200 votes. Others predict that May is still likely to lose but by a much smaller number. Any lawmakers, political analysts or media commentators who do see the deal passing are keeping quiet.

    What happens if May is defeated?

    Assuming the deal is voted down, the margin of defeat is important.

    Should May lose by around 30, 40 or perhaps even 50 votes then it’s expected she could stand up in Parliament and say she will return to Brussels and attempt to tweak the deal.

    If slight concessions were agreed with the EU, that could be enough to persuade some U.K. lawmakers to side with May in a second parliamentary vote.

    One caveat to that scenario is that the rest of the EU have shown little appetite to reopen talks. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has warned the U.K. that May’s Brexit deal “is the only deal possible.”

    Should May lose heavily, then chaos is once again likely to descend upon British politics.

    The range of outcomes runs from a leadership challenge, a May resignation, a general election in the U.K., a second referendum on EU membership, a temporary stop on Britain’s withdrawal, or some sort of combination of all the above.

    Could Britain still crash out of Europe?

    May, in a bid to rally support, has warned that if her deal is rejected then the options are either “No Brexit” which would fail to honor the 2016 referendum, or a “No Deal,” which would see Britain completely cut ties with Europe and likely default to World Trade Organization rules.

    Several analyses have warned of the extreme economic damage that leaving Europe without any deal could bring. The Bank of England’s recent report said if such a scenario were agreed, then unemployment could rise to 7.5 percent, house prices could fall 30 percent, sterling might crash, and the economy could shrink by around 8 percent over the course of a year.

    Mark Carney, governor of the Bank of England (BOE), gestures while speaking during the bank's quarterly inflation report news conference in the City of London, U.K., on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018. 

    Mark Carney, governor of the Bank of England (BOE), gestures while speaking during the bank’s quarterly inflation report news conference in the City of London, U.K., on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018. -Simon Dawson | Bloomberg | Getty Images

    While there does exist a hardcore of “Brexiteers” who want Britain and Northern Ireland to leave the EU with no deal, it is generally agreed that this is a minority view within Parliament.

    However, time is ebbing away and the U.K.’s inability to agree its future with Europe gradually raises the possibility of no deal.

    The United Kingdom is due to leave the European Union at 11:00 p.m. London time on March 29, 2019.

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