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May 23, 2019 06:09

British PM Theresa May to step down on Friday amid cabinet revolt over Brexit plan - report

UK Prime Minister Theresa May could announce her resignation from the office on Friday after a cabinet mutiny and another high-profile resignation over her Brexit plan, the Times has reported.

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Juncker predicts further Brexit delay, hitting out at MPs prioritising May’s downfall over a deal
Jean-Claude Juncker, the President of the European Commission has suggested that the UK could be heading for yet another Brexit extension, slamming MPs for prioritizing the removal of PM Theresa May over finding an agreement.
May 23, 2019 10:42
‘Disgusting behaviour’: Farage decries latest ‘milkshaking’ attack on elderly army veteran
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage has slammed those responsible for an alleged milkshake attack on an army veteran who represents his anti-EU party. He is the latest victim to be doused with the ice-cold dessert drink.
May 23, 2019 14:11
London’s Whitehall briefly closed over 'suspect item,’ police block off 10 Downing Street
Roads closures have been put in place around Whitehall in the heart of Westminster, as police assess a “suspect item,” as London is hit with a series of bomb scares on EU Parliament elections day.
May 23, 2019 11:28
UKIP's European election candidate designated as 'hate agent' in secret Facebook list – report
Carl Benjamin, a British candidate in the European Parliament elections, has reportedly been labelled a 'hate actor' by Facebook including for 'neutral representation' of a Proud Boys member.
May 23, 2019 05:14

‘Misjudged mood of country’: Farage slams May’s ‘pro-EU instincts’ after resignation announcement
Former UKIP and current Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage has said the Tories need to learn their lesson, as he slammed Prime Minister Theresa May for misjudging the mood of her country and party.
May 24, 2019 11:39
‘Time to deliver Brexit together’: Boris Johnson urges unity after May’s resignation announcement
The nation must come together and finally “deliver Brexit,” former Foreign Office head Boris Johnson has said after Prime Minister Theresa May announced her pending resignation.
May 24, 2019 10:57
Labour leader Corbyn calls for immediate general election as UK PM Theresa May resigns
In a barbed farewell tweet to outgoing adversary, opposition and Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn called for an ‘immediate general election’ to be called by whomever assumes premiership after Theresa May.
May 24, 2019 10:32
‘No ill will but enormous and enduring gratitude’: May breaks down after resignation address (VIDEO)
British Prime Minister Theresa May gave a heartfelt address on Downing Street lamenting her failure to deliver Brexit despite her best efforts. As she concluded her remarks, her voice wavered and she sharply turned to leave.
May 24, 2019 09:53
‘Disgusting behaviour’: Farage decries latest ‘milkshaking’ attack on elderly army veteran
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage has slammed those responsible for an alleged milkshake attack on an army veteran who represents his anti-EU party. He is the latest victim to be doused with the ice-cold dessert drink.
May 23, 2019 14:11
London’s Whitehall briefly closed over 'suspect item,’ police block off 10 Downing Street
Roads closures have been put in place around Whitehall in the heart of Westminster, as police assess a “suspect item,” as London is hit with a series of bomb scares on EU Parliament elections day.
May 23, 2019 11:28
Juncker predicts further Brexit delay, hitting out at MPs prioritising May’s downfall over a deal
Jean-Claude Juncker, the President of the European Commission has suggested that the UK could be heading for yet another Brexit extension, slamming MPs for prioritizing the removal of PM Theresa May over finding an agreement.
May 23, 2019 10:42
British PM Theresa May to step down on Friday amid cabinet revolt over Brexit plan - report
UK Prime Minister Theresa May could announce her resignation from the office on Friday after a cabinet mutiny and another high-profile resignation over her Brexit plan, the Times has reported.
May 23, 2019 06:09
UKIP's European election candidate designated as 'hate agent' in secret Facebook list – report
Carl Benjamin, a British candidate in the European Parliament elections, has reportedly been labelled a 'hate actor' by Facebook including for 'neutral representation' of a Proud Boys member.
May 23, 2019 05:14
Theresa May’s House leader Leadsom resigns over ‘new’ Brexit plan
House of Commons leader Andrea Leadsom has resigned from the government, citing frustration with Prime Minister Theresa May’s latest Brexit plan and “dangerous” proposals such as the second referendum.
May 22, 2019 18:42
Nigel Farage trapped on Brexit Bus by milkshake-wielding protesters - report
The Brexit Party’s Nigel Farage has had his campaigning efforts interrupted by a band of milkshake-wielding protesters, who reportedly forced the Euroskeptic politician to remain on his ‘Brexit Bus’ to avoid a drenching.
May 22, 2019 17:19
‘I’d be brilliant’: Piers Morgan wants to take over from ‘absolutely embarrassing’ Theresa May
With the sun setting on Theresa May’s inglorious time as UK Prime Minister blowhard TV host Piers Morgan has named the candidate that he feels is the ideal person to move into 10 Downing Street. And it’s… Piers Morgan.
May 22, 2019 16:30

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