Brexit archive News 2017

Boris Johnson will tell the EU he is prepared to accept post-Brexit border checks - The Telegraph

An Odd Reaction to Brexit

"It's just sad to think of the families that will never be because of all this."

Eugene Volokh / Hit & Run | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 21:34:36

Pomp, tears and bagpipes as Parliament ratifies Brexit treaty

A day of ceremony, sorrow - and Brexiteer gloating - as Withdrawal Agreement is approved.

Maïa de La Baume, David M. Herszenhorn / Politico | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 21:12:42

Pompeo Seeks Reassurances From Brexit Britain

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in London on Wednesday seeking reassurances over China that could let the two old allies continue sharing intelligence and strike a post-Brexit trade deal. The first leg of a five-nation tour that also takes in Ukraine comes with Britain facing a historic crossroads ...

IBTimes | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 20:05:17

Nigel Farage raved about populism to EU parliament - right after an Auschwitz survivor spoke

It was fitting, in a strange way, that he should save his most crass moment till last

Tom Peck / The Independent | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 20:01:34

Brexit Deal Cleared by EU Parliament; U.K. Set to Leave Friday

Although Britain's divorce terms have been approved, huge uncertainties surround the future.

RAF CASERT / The Associated Press / truthdig | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 20:01:09

British MEPs pack boxes as their time in Brussels comes to an end

Richard Corbett stands in the middle of his office and exhales. Around him are boxes half filled with books, files, documents and pictures, memories of a career now being packed ready for departure.

Sky | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 19:52:00

Euro MPs Set Seal On Brexit In Emotional Vote

Britain's departure from the European Union was set in law Wednesday, amid emotional scenes, as the bloc's parliament voted to ratify the divorce papers. After half a century of sometimes awkward membership and three years of tense withdrawal talks, the UK will leave the EU at midnight Brussels time (2300 ...

IBTimes | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 18:49:03

Tears and cheers as EU lawmakers give final nod to Brexit

The European Parliament gave final approval to Britain's divorce from the European Union on Wednesday, paving the way for the country to quit the bloc on Friday after nearly half a century and delivering a major setback for European integration.

Reuters | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 18:22:33

Struggling UK Rail Franchise To Be Renationalised

Britain's government said Wednesday it would take back control of most rail services in northern England after nearly two years of complaints about the private company struggling to serve the region. After Brexit is delivered on Friday, improving infrastructure in northern England has become a key domestic priority for Prime ...

IBTimes | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 18:16:05

MEPs sing Auld Lang Syne to mark UK exit

The singing happened as Brexit withdrawal agreement was being ratified.

BBC | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 18:12:44

European Parliament approves Brexit deal as expected

European Parliament gives its blessing to Brexit deal

Brussels ratification clears way for Britain to leave the EU on Friday

FT | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:58:14

European Parliament ratifies Brexit deal, sealing UK exit

Times of India | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:51:53

PM Johnson plans 'respectful' Brexit celebration

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would be respectful in his celebrations on Friday when Britain leaves the European Union, mindful that Brexit still divides the country.

Reuters | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:49:40

European Parliament approves Brexit deal

Now that the UK and European parliaments have ratified the deal, it is up to the Council of the European Union to sign off on the agreement.

Maïa de La Baume / Politico | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:45:42

EU parliament gives final approval to Brexit deal

The European Parliament on Wednesday gave its final approval to Britain's divorce deal from the bloc, paving the way for Brexit to take place on Friday.

Reuters | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:43:03

Final stage before Brexit done as European Parliament approves Boris Johnson's deal

The European Parliament has approved Boris Johnson's Brexit deal, paving the way for Britain to leave the bloc.

Jon Stone / The Independent | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:38:00

Farage silenced for waving flag

The leader of the Brexit party spoke ahead of a final vote on the Brexit deal.

BBC | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:00:25

Auld Lang Syne rings out as European Parliament approves Brexit deal

MEPs have ratified Boris Johnson's Brexit deal, rubber stamping Britain's departure from the EU on Friday.

Sky | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:57:00

'Put your flags away, and take them with you': European Parliament speaker scolds Brexit MEPs as they wave Union Jacks

Nigel Farage gives final speech to European Parliament

Jon Stone / The Independent | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:56:00

Brexit could mean £5 billion tax loss from finance - academic

A shift in banking and trading from London to the European Union after Brexit could mean a loss of 3-5 billion pounds ($3.9-$6.6 billion) a year in taxes, an academic and former banker told a committee in Britain's House of Lords on Wednesday.

Reuters | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:26:33

Verhofstadt Sorry to See Britain Go

Whilst he had warm words for Britain, Verhofstadt went on to prove exactly why Britain voted to leave - as he argued if only there had been closer union and fewer opt-outs for Britain, Brexit wouldn't have happened. Even now, Europhiles are completely clueless... Farage expected to speak around half ...

Christian Calgie / Guy Fawkes' blog | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:14:23

The science of Brexit

On Saturday morning, the United Kingdom will wake up outside the European Union. After 37 years of collaboration, how will Brexit affect research and innovation in Europe and in the UK? What should be the next steps undertaken by both in order to maintain the same level of cooperation? This ...

The Sound of Economics / Bruegel | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:41:00

Economists split over UK's Brexit bounce

Short-term boost may be undermined by Britain's new trading relationship with EU

FT | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:40:53

After Brexit, Britain's hard line on immigration won't hold | Jonathan Portes

New proposals won't mean restricting the numbers of people coming to the UK - just a new form of openness Brexit will be "done" by 31 January, except little will change. What the Brexiteers have mistaken for a single moment will in reality be a lengthy and painful process. In ...

Jonathan Portes / Guardian | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:37:05

The Brief: Brexit shake-up for European Parliament

euronews | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:10:50

IMF's Georgieva on FRANCE 24: 'It is too early to quantify impact of coronavirus'

Kristalina Georgieva, the new Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), granted an interview to FRANCE 24 in Brussels. She discussed the potential impact of the coronavirus on the Chinese economy, plus global trade tensions and the UK economy after Brexit. The IMF head also sounded the alarm about ...

Marc PERELMAN / France 24 | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:05:14

Brexit crusader Farage: "I'll miss playing the villain"

As Nigel Farage packed a few belongings into a box at his office in the European Union's parliament in Brussels on Tuesday, he reflected that he will miss the very institution on which - as its bluntest critic - he built his political career.

Reuters | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 14:47:55

Into the Brexit unknown, a dis-United Kingdom exits the European Union

The United Kingdom leaves the European Union an hour before midnight on Friday, casting off into an uncertain Brexit future that also challenges Europe's post-World War Two project of forging unity from the ruins of conflict.

Reuters | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 14:43:28

Al Beeb

On Friday, on the World Service, you might be able to hear a discussion between me and the CEO of the New Economic Foundation on what next for Britain after Brexit. Depends how they edit it but it could be ... read more

Tim Worstall / Tim Worstall | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 14:25:18

European Parliament: MEPs set to approve Brexit deal in historic vote

MEPs say goodbye to their British counterparts before approving the terms of the UK's departure.

BBC | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 14:23:16

Brexit Britain trapped between superpowers

No matter who occupies the White House, it is likely US allies will be expected to align themselves with Washington

FT | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 14:17:25

EU accepts Brexit extension is very unlikely, Ireland says

European Union members now accept that the British government is very unlikely to seek an extension to Brexit talks and that there is "no chance" of concluding a full free trade deal by the end of the year, Ireland's foreign minister said on Wednesday.

Reuters | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 14:08:19

Britain hands in Brexit documents as its EU lawmakers say 'au revoir'

Britain's ambassador to the European Union handed documents formalising Brexit to a senior EU official on Wednesday, hours before European lawmakers are due to sign off on a deal that will see Britain finally quit the bloc on Friday.

Reuters | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 13:46:55

European Parliament to set stage for Brexit with historic vote

MEPs expected to ratify terms of Brexit deal after a debate, setting in stone Britain's exit from the bloc on Friday.

Al Jazeera | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 13:46:32

Final Brussels Vote Sets Seal On Brexit

Britain's departure from the European Union was set in law Wednesday as London returned a signed treaty and MEPs prepared to vote to ratify the divorce. After half a century of sometimes awkward membership, the United Kingdom will leave the EU at midnight Brussels time on Friday. The day began ...

IBTimes | Wed, 29 Jan 2020 13:41:26

Brexit News Archive: 29 Jan 2020 | enquire