Updated: British, Scottish leaders to meet amid independence dispute
Monday, 27 March 2017, 11:31
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
British Prime Minister Theresa May is meeting Scotland's leader for the first time since they faced off in a struggle over a new push for Scottish independence as the U.K. leaves the European...
Only UKIP lawmaker in British Parliament quits anti-EU party
Saturday, 25 March 2017, 18:38
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
The UK Independence Party is losing its only member of the British Parliament in a blow to the upstart anti-Europe party, which has seen bitter feuding between its top figures. Douglas Carswell...
British PM May rejects call for Scottish independence vote
Thursday, 16 March 2017, 14:57
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
British Prime Minister Theresa May has rejected a call from Scotland's leader for a referendum on Scottish independence before Britain leaves the European Union. May said Thursday that "now is...
EU chief dismisses 'threats' of British exit without a deal
Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 11:24
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
European Council President Donald Tusk warned Britain Wednesday that leaving the EU without any formal agreement would harm the U.K. most. With Britain set in coming days to launch two years of...
Dutch leader says Brexit puts Britain in deep trouble
Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 07:47
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Tuesday questioned British optimism that departing the European Union will lead to a brighter future, saying the United Kingdom could be in for "potentially...
Brexit explained: What's next on the UK's road out of the EU
Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 11:54
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Britain's Parliament has told Prime Minister Theresa May she can file for divorce from the European Union. She will send the formal letter by the end of March. Then comes the hard part — the...
UK plans for EU exit facing more snags in Parliament
Tuesday, 7 March 2017, 13:57
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
The British government is facing more opposition to its plans for leaving the European Union from Parliament's unelected House of Lords. The Lords are likely Tuesday to pass an amendment to the...
Former UK PM Major slams 'unrealistic' Brexit expectations
Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 11:20
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Former Prime Minister John Major lambasted Britain's preparations for leaving the European Union on Monday, saying the government must offer more charm and less "cheap rhetoric" if it wants to get a...
Updated (2): Tony Blair's new mission is to change minds on Brexit
Friday, 17 February 2017, 10:45
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair is launching a new campaign to persuade Britons to change their minds about leaving the European Union. Blair is set to urge voters to speak out against the...