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Mar 18, 2019 15:48

UK govt cannot hold new parliament vote on same Brexit deal – speaker

House of Commons Speaker John Bercow has delivered a blow to PM Theresa May, announcing that he will block a third meaningful vote on her Brexit deal unless her government makes “substantial” changes.

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Keep calm & vote: May warns Brexit may take ‘months’ if MPs fail to back her deal
Theresa May urged MPs “to do a patriotic thing” and vote for her Brexit deal unless they want leaving the EU to take months, “if ever.” The last-ditch appeal comes as the Corbynites vow another confidence vote if the deal fails.
Mar 17, 2019 14:58
‘EU are like the f**king mafia’ – British rock band The Who’s Roger Daltrey
Roger Daltrey, the lead singer of legendary British rock band, The Who, has compared the European Union to the “f**cking mafia,” after being asked whether Brexit would be “bad for British rock music.”
Mar 18, 2019 15:49
British RAF servicing Saudi jets bombing civilians in Yemen - UK armed forces minister
Britain is providing “engineering support” for UK-supplied aircraft operated by the Royal Saudi Air Force, responsible for killing innocent people in Yemen, a British government minister has revealed.
Mar 18, 2019 12:53
At least 3 killed in reported stampede at St. Patrick’s Day bash in Northern Ireland
Police have confirmed that at least three people died after a stampede allegedly broke out during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at a hotel in Cookstown, Northern Ireland.
Mar 18, 2019 02:37

‘EU are like the f**king mafia’ – British rock band The Who’s Roger Daltrey
Roger Daltrey, the lead singer of legendary British rock band, The Who, has compared the European Union to the “f**cking mafia,” after being asked whether Brexit would be “bad for British rock music.”
Mar 18, 2019 15:49
UK govt cannot hold new parliament vote on same Brexit deal – speaker
House of Commons Speaker John Bercow has delivered a blow to PM Theresa May, announcing that he will block a third meaningful vote on her Brexit deal unless her government makes “substantial” changes.
Mar 18, 2019 15:48
British RAF servicing Saudi jets bombing civilians in Yemen - UK armed forces minister
Britain is providing “engineering support” for UK-supplied aircraft operated by the Royal Saudi Air Force, responsible for killing innocent people in Yemen, a British government minister has revealed.
Mar 18, 2019 12:53
At least 3 killed in reported stampede at St. Patrick’s Day bash in Northern Ireland
Police have confirmed that at least three people died after a stampede allegedly broke out during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at a hotel in Cookstown, Northern Ireland.
Mar 18, 2019 02:37
UK police declare teen stabbing attack ‘far-right terrorist incident'
The actions of a man who stabbed a teenager in the village of Stanwell, near Heathrow Airport, while hurling racist abuse were “inspired by the far-right” and are being treated as terrorism, British police said.
Mar 17, 2019 21:36
Keep calm & vote: May warns Brexit may take ‘months’ if MPs fail to back her deal
Theresa May urged MPs “to do a patriotic thing” and vote for her Brexit deal unless they want leaving the EU to take months, “if ever.” The last-ditch appeal comes as the Corbynites vow another confidence vote if the deal fails.
Mar 17, 2019 14:58
UK police to ‘step up’ patrols of mosques in wake of Christchurch terrorist attack
Security will be stepped up with an increased police presence around British mosques, in response to the mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand that left 49 people dead.
Mar 15, 2019 10:59
3 more months of Brexit: British MPs vote for delay
British lawmakers have voted to delay Brexit beyond deadline day – March 29 – and seek a short extension from Brussels, on the condition MPs support Prime Minister Theresa May's twice defeated deal.
Mar 14, 2019 18:24
Birmingham school to indefinitely suspend LGBT lessons for kids after parents’ anger
Following a massive outcry by parents, Parkfield Community School has announced it will be indefinitely suspending its LGBT rights curriculum until an agreement is reached with protesting families.
Mar 14, 2019 17:51
British MPs vote on amendments ahead of key Brexit vote on Article 50 extension (VIDEO)
The UK House of Commons is set to vote on an extension to Article 50. If it is passed, and the EU agrees to it, Britain will not leave on March 29 as planned. Ahead of that vote, the MPs have decided on several amendments.
Mar 14, 2019 17:16
May to give MPs free vote on delaying Brexit, after 2 crucial defeats for UK government
PM Theresa May will allow UK MPs a free vote on extending Article 50 and delaying Brexit beyond the current March 29 deadline. It comes as the Tory government have been left reeling after two days of heavy defeats in parliament.
Mar 14, 2019 14:20
British MPs look to take control of Brexit calling for indicative votes on next stage
British lawmakers have made a significant move to wrestle control of the Brexit process from PM May’s government, by tabling a proposal to hold a series of indicative votes on an alternative approach to the UK’s exit from the EU.
Mar 14, 2019 11:31

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