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David Cameron Promises In-Out Vote In 2015
Prime Minister David Cameron promised on Wednesday to give Britons a referendum choice on whether to stay in the European Union or leave if he wins an election in 2015, placing a question mark over Britain’s membership for years. [https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/23/uk-eu-referendum-vote-david-cameron-in-out-vote-2015_n_2531591.html] -
David Cameron and Conservatives Get Majority in British Election
Prime Minister David Cameron and his Conservatives won a resounding victory in the British general election, with complete results on Friday showing that the party had secured an overall majority in Parliament. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/09/world/europe/david-cameron-and-conservatives-emerge-victorious-in-british-election.html -
Cameron suffers Commons defeat over 'purdah' rules
The new government has suffered its first defeat in the House of Commons, over changes to rules governing the in/out EU referendum campaign. [http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-34173126] -
EU referendum to take place on 23 June, David Cameron confirms
David Cameron has called for his referendum on Britain’s membership of the EU to take place on 23 June, after the cabinet formally agreed to campaign to stay in despite several ministers openly supporting Brexit.
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UK votes to leave EU
Historic referendum vote in favour of leaving EU raises questions over futures of David Cameron and Jeremy Corbyn
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David Cameron Says He Will Resign As U.K. Prime Minister
British Prime Minister David Cameron announced he would resign his post on Friday morning, after his country voted to leave the European Union, adding political leadership to the United Kingdom’s growing list of uncertainties.
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Britain’s Race for Prime Minister Is Down
Theresa May and Andrea Leadsom emerged as the favorites in a ballot of lawmakers that was triggered by David Cameron’s resignation over last month’s Brexit vote. https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/brexit-referendum/britains-race-prime-minister-narrows-theresa-may-andrea-leadsom-n605181 -
Theresa May becomes new British Prime Minister
Theresa May struck a populist tone in her first public remarks as British Prime Minister on Wednesday, saying she planned to continue predecessor David Cameron's "true legacy" of social justice.
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Brexit court defeat for UK government
Parliament must vote on whether the UK can start the process of leaving the EU, the High Court has ruled.
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Theresa May warns EU she will walk away from a 'bad deal' for Britain
Theresa May has threatened EU leaders that she will walk away from negotiations with Brussels if they attempt to give Britain a “bad deal” as she revealed her 12-point plan for divorce talks.
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Brexit Bill: MPs Vote In Favour Of Quitting EU By 494 To 122
Brexit took a major step forward tonight in the House of Commons as MPs voted overwhelmingly to kickstart the process to leave the European Union. MPs voted in favour of the EU (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill in the Commons at third reading by 494 to 122, a government majority of 372. http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/brexit-bill-vote-494-122_uk_589b667be4b0a1dcbd045290 -
Queen gives Royal Assent to Article 50 bill
The Queen has given Royal Assent to the Brexit bill, clearing the way for Theresa May to start talks to leave the European Union
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The UK's letter triggering Article 50
This letter sets out the approach of Her Majesty's Government to the discussions we will have about the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union and about the deep and special partnership we hope to enjoy - as your closest friend and neighbour - with the European Union once we leave. We believe that these objectives are in the interests not only of the United Kingdom but of the European Union and the wider world too.
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Brussels hoists gross Brexit ‘bill’ to €100bn
The EU has raised its opening demand for Britain’s Brexit bill to an upfront gross payment of up to €100bn, according to Financial Times analysis of new stricter demands driven by France and Germany.
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British PM loses majority, faces pressure to resign
British Prime Minister Theresa May faced pressure to resign on Friday after losing her parliamentary majority, plunging the country into uncertainty as Brexit talks loom
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Theresa May asks EU for two-year Brexit transition period
Theresa May has proposed delaying a full Brexit until 2021 by asking EU countries to agree to a two-year transition period during which the UK would continue to enjoy unfettered access to the single market.
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Bank of England believes Brexit could cost 75,000 finance jobs
The Bank of England believes that up to 75,000 jobs could be lost in financial services following Britain's departure from the European Union.
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Irish border cannot be settled until trade deal agreed
A final decision on the Northern Irish border cannot be made until a UK-EU trade deal has been agreed, Liam Fox has said, despite warnings from Brussels that trade talks cannot proceed unless an agreement is reached within days.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/nov/26/liam-fox-northern-ireland-border-eu-trade-deal-uk-brexit
