Keep Britain close to EU, Cameron urges incoming PM MayOutgoing Prime Minister David Cameron urged his successor Theresa May on Wednesday to keep Britain close to the European Union, even as she embarks on the monumental task of ending four decades of membership. Cameron is stepping d More… |
May to replace Cameron as pro-Brexit rival quits PM raceInterior minister Theresa May is set to become Britain's prime minister on Wednesday with the task of steering its withdrawal from the European Union (EU) after her only rival abruptly pulled out. May, 59, will succeed David C More… |
Cameron sets nuclear deterrent vote for July 18Britain's outgoing prime minister David Cameron said on Saturday he would hold a parliamentary vote on July 18 to decide on the renewal of Britain's nuclear deterrent, in an apparent move to underscore London's commitment to European More… |
Inquiry slams Blair on Iraq war, reveals secret loyalty to BushA British inquiry into the Iraq war strongly criticised former Prime Minister Tony Blair and his government on Wednesday for joining the US-led invasion without a satisfactory legal basis or proper planning. Blair responded that h More… |
UK parties head for leadership battles amid Brexit falloutBritain's main opposition Labour Party headed for a leadership battle, mirroring a fight for control of the ruling Conservative Party, after the decision by voters to leave the European Union last week led to upheaval in Westminster. More… |
Brexit vote rattles world markets for second dayBritain's vote last Thursday to leave the European Union continued to reverberate through financial markets on Monday, with the pound falling to its lowest level in 31 years, despite government attempts to relieve some of the confusion about More… |
Cameron warns parliament against bid to block BrexitPrime Minister David Cameron said on Monday there should be no attempt in parliament to block Britain's departure from the European Union (EU) following the country's vote to leave the bloc. The Scottish National Party' More… |
EU says to wait for talks while Britain in 'deep crisis'Britain is in a "deep political crisis" following its referendum vote to leave the EU and so European leaders must give it some time to launch the formal divorce process, a senior EU official involved in preparing their next summit sai More… |
To leave or not to leave: Still the questionTo leave, or not to leave: that is the question. Still. After Britain's historic vote to leave the European Union, there is no indication that a so-called Brexit will happen soon. It maybe never will. Prime Mini More… |
Britain votes to leave EU, Cameron quits, markets rockedBritain has voted to leave the European Union, forcing the resignation of Prime Minister David Cameron and dealing the biggest blow since World War Two to the European project of forging greater unity. Global stock markets plunged More… |