Britain will leave the EU in March as planned, UK PM May says
Britain will leave the European Union on March 29 and will not suspend the process of leaving, Prime Minister Theresa May said on Thursday, adding that it would meet its legal obligations on a financial settlement with the bloc.
British PM May battles to save Brexit deal as ministers quit
Prime Minister Theresa May battled on Thursday to save a draft divorce deal with the European Union after her Brexit secretary and other ministers quit in protest at an agreement they say will trap Britain in the bloc’s orbit for years.
EU deal with Britain was the best achievable one: parliament Brexit chief
The draft Brexit agreement endorsed by the British government on Wednesday was the best possible deal under the circumstances, the European Parliament’s Brexit coordinator said on Thursday.
Gabon VP takes over cabinet amid President Bongo’s illness
Gabon’s top court has ruled that the vice president will chair the cabinet in the absence of President Ali Bongo, who remains in hospital in Saudi Arabia after suffering a stroke last month.
South African parliament team calls for law change over land reform
A South African parliamentary team has recommended a constitutional amendment to make it possible for the state to expropriate land without compensation in the public interest.
EU parliament chief satisfied with Brexit withdrawal deal details
The head of the European Parliament said on Thursday he was happy with central elements of a deal reached over Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union, citing citizens rights and the question of the Irish border.
DUP deputy leader Dodds says UK PM May does not listen
The deputy leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, which props up British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government, accused her of failing to listen and betraying promises about the future of Northern Ireland in any EU divorce deal.
EU official eyes decision by Nov.25 on maximum extension of Brexit transition
European Union and British negotiators aim to agree before Nov. 25 on the maximum length allowed for extending the post-Brexit transition period under Britain’s withdrawal deal, an EU official said on Thursday.
UK PM May says she shares concerns of critics of Brexit backstop
British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Thursday she shared the concerns of those who believe a Brexit backstop to avoid a border on the island of Ireland impinges on British sovereignty, but it was an improvement on previous proposals.
Highlights: British ministers quit over draft Brexit deal
Prime Minister Theresa May battled on Thursday to save a draft divorce deal with the European Union after her Brexit secretary and other ministers quit in protest at an agreement they say will trap Britain in the bloc’s orbit for years.
