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Jan 16, 2019 19:16

Theresa May’s government survives no-confidence vote (VIDEO)

The UK government led by Theresa May, has survived to fight another day, after winning a no-confidence vote, tabled by Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party, following parliament rejecting the PM's Brexit deal, earlier on Tuesday evening.

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Theresa May invites Jeremy Corbyn to No. 10 for crisis talks on Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May has invited parliamentary party leaders, including Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, to meet with her on Wednesday evening after surviving a vote of no confidence in the House of Commons.
Jan 16, 2019 19:33
From ‘zombie govt’ to ‘pure robotic fantasy’: Parliament debates no-confidence vote (VIDEO)
Opening a debate on a no-confidence motion due to be held in the British parliament on Wednesday, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said Prime Minister Theresa is running a "zombie government."
Jan 16, 2019 13:11
Nigel Farage predicts new Brexit referendum would be won by even bigger ‘LEAVE’ vote
A new referendum on Brexit, reportedly desired by the UK elite, would result in even bigger support for leaving the EU, former UKIP leader and one of the party’s founders, Nigel Farage, has said as Theresa May’s plan flopped.
Jan 16, 2019 10:12
Spiderman to the rescue? Brexit theory gains traction online as Britain left in political limbo
The poster and trailer for the new Spiderman film, ‘Far From Home,’ were released on Tuesday, the same day the House of Commons voted on the draft Brexit deal. Coincidence? Many online theorists think not.
Jan 16, 2019 15:14

Anti-Brexit group expertly trolls politicians by simply posting past TWEETS on huge billboards
Politicians often find themselves hoping voters will forget their past promises, but one pro-remain group has decided to remind the public of some of the UK officials' most embarrassing Brexit-related pronouncements.
Jan 16, 2019 23:13
Theresa May says 'door remains open' for Jeremy Corbyn to join Brexit crisis talks (VIDEO)
British PM Theresa May says she has held "constructive" talks with most of parliamentary leaders after surviving a no-confidence vote over the Brexit deal. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who had tabled the motion, was not present.
Jan 16, 2019 22:02
Theresa May invites Jeremy Corbyn to No. 10 for crisis talks on Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May has invited parliamentary party leaders, including Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, to meet with her on Wednesday evening after surviving a vote of no confidence in the House of Commons.
Jan 16, 2019 19:33
Theresa May’s government survives no-confidence vote (VIDEO)
The UK government led by Theresa May, has survived to fight another day, after winning a no-confidence vote, tabled by Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party, following parliament rejecting the PM's Brexit deal, earlier on Tuesday evening.
Jan 16, 2019 19:16
Spiderman to the rescue? Brexit theory gains traction online as Britain left in political limbo
The poster and trailer for the new Spiderman film, ‘Far From Home,’ were released on Tuesday, the same day the House of Commons voted on the draft Brexit deal. Coincidence? Many online theorists think not.
Jan 16, 2019 15:14
From ‘zombie govt’ to ‘pure robotic fantasy’: Parliament debates no-confidence vote (VIDEO)
Opening a debate on a no-confidence motion due to be held in the British parliament on Wednesday, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said Prime Minister Theresa is running a "zombie government."
Jan 16, 2019 13:11
Theresa May keeps attacking Jeremy Corbyn, plans to sideline him from cross-party Brexit talks
UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s plan to enter into cross-party Brexit discussions without the official opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn, has been widely condemned by MPs and political commentators on social media.
Jan 16, 2019 12:20
Brexit: 71 UK opposition Labour party lawmakers back second referendum – media
A group of 71 Labour MPs have written to party leader Jeremy Corbyn, urging him to drop his policy of reopening talks with the EU, telling him to instead get behind a second referendum to break the Brexit impasse in parliament.
Jan 16, 2019 11:22
Nigel Farage predicts new Brexit referendum would be won by even bigger ‘LEAVE’ vote
A new referendum on Brexit, reportedly desired by the UK elite, would result in even bigger support for leaving the EU, former UKIP leader and one of the party’s founders, Nigel Farage, has said as Theresa May’s plan flopped.
Jan 16, 2019 10:12
Scotland’s interests will only be protected with independence – Sturgeon after May deal defeat
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says an independent Scotland that remains part of the EU may come back on the table after the crushing defeat of the Brexit deal by the British Parliament.
Jan 16, 2019 09:14
May will survive no-confidence vote, but only because there's little choice – analysts
Theresa May is set to remain as British PM after Wednesday's no-confidence vote despite a resounding defeat in the Commons, but she has nothing to celebrate, as the country is stuck in limbo over Brexit options, analysts told RT.
Jan 16, 2019 03:59
Corbyn tables no confidence vote in May's Tory govt
Theresa May's Tory government is to face a vote of no confidence after the Labour Party, led by Jeremy Corbyn, tabled the motion following the PM's Brexit deal being voted down by parliament on Tuesday evening.
Jan 15, 2019 19:48

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