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Corbyn plots no-confidence motion with DUP in May’s Tory govt before Christmas – reports
Jeremy Corbyn is allegedly plotting a no-confidence motion in parliament on Theresa May’s government before Christmas, as reports emerge of talks taking place between the DUP and Labour to find “common ground.”
Dec 13, 2018 15:11
‘May remains in power as nobody wants to do the worst job – Brexit’
Theresa May survived the no-confidence vote buying some time in office, but why did Tories let her stay? Actually, none of them wanted to get involved in the bumpy Brexit debacle that could lead to nowhere, analysts told RT.
Dec 13, 2018 10:24
Chancellor Hammond labels Rees-Mogg, Boris & co ‘extremists’ as Tory civil war gets ugly
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has enraged Brexiteers by labelling Jacob Rees-Mogg and Boris Johnson, among others, as “extremists,” for their pursuit of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit.
Dec 13, 2018 11:46
British MPs to vote on May’s Brexit deal in January
British MPs will now get the chance to vote on embattled Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal in January, according to a parliamentary schedule published by leader of the House Andrea Leadsom.
Dec 13, 2018 12:59

‘Not open for renegotiation’: EU stands by Brexit deal, offers few extra reassurances to May
British Prime Minister Theresa May has failed to secure any tangible “reassurances” from Brussels that she can take back to her Parliament, with EU leaders refusing to renegotiate the divorce agreement with the UK.
Dec 13, 2018 22:58
‘Get the f**k out!’: Santa rips off beard, screams at children after fire alarm goes off
A furious Santa shocked children and enraged parents when he stormed out of his grotto, ripped off his beard and began using “vile” language after a fire alarm went off at a Christmas event in the UK.
Dec 13, 2018 16:38
Corbyn plots no-confidence motion with DUP in May’s Tory govt before Christmas – reports
Jeremy Corbyn is allegedly plotting a no-confidence motion in parliament on Theresa May’s government before Christmas, as reports emerge of talks taking place between the DUP and Labour to find “common ground.”
Dec 13, 2018 15:11
Sex text MP has whip restored for crucial vote as May seeks ‘power over principle’
Theresa May has been widely attacked after the whip was restored to a disgraced sex text Tory MP, following which he voted for the embattled Prime Minister in Wednesday’s no-confidence vote.
Dec 13, 2018 14:57
British MPs to vote on May’s Brexit deal in January
British MPs will now get the chance to vote on embattled Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal in January, according to a parliamentary schedule published by leader of the House Andrea Leadsom.
Dec 13, 2018 12:59
Chancellor Hammond labels Rees-Mogg, Boris & co ‘extremists’ as Tory civil war gets ugly
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has enraged Brexiteers by labelling Jacob Rees-Mogg and Boris Johnson, among others, as “extremists,” for their pursuit of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit.
Dec 13, 2018 11:46
‘May remains in power as nobody wants to do the worst job – Brexit’
Theresa May survived the no-confidence vote buying some time in office, but why did Tories let her stay? Actually, none of them wanted to get involved in the bumpy Brexit debacle that could lead to nowhere, analysts told RT.
Dec 13, 2018 10:24
Theresa May survives no confidence vote, vows to ‘deliver Brexit & better future’
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has survived a no confidence vote with 200 Conservative Party MPs supporting her leadership and 117 voting against her and her highly divisive Brexit plan.
Dec 12, 2018 21:02
Brexit in VIDEO: Special RT series brings a fresh look at countdown to EU exit
As the clock ticks down towards the UK exiting the European Union, RT’s new Brexit video series will cut through all the jargon and the horse-trading to bring you the news of developments that really matter.
Dec 12, 2018 18:05
I will stand down before the next general election, May tells Tory MPs ahead of no-confidence vote
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has told Tory MPs that she will stand down before the next general election, in a bid to win their support ahead of a no-confidence vote later this evening.
Dec 12, 2018 17:51
ICYMI investigates: Have the Yellow Vests come to London? (VIDEO)
As unrest rages on the other side of the Channel Tunnel, ICYMI’s Polly Boiko took to the streets of London to uncover the truth about Britain’s own Yellow Vest revolution… bubbling just under the surface, hidden in plain sight.
Dec 12, 2018 16:54
May gets 158+ pledges of support, but it could not matter as MPs may be ‘lying’
Despite reportedly receiving over 158 pledges of support from Tory MPs, Theresa May could still lose a vote of no-confidence, warn commentators, as Conservative politicians may be concealing their true intentions.
Dec 12, 2018 14:07

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