EU referendum: David Cameron sets out his demands to Europe - live

Jean-Claude Juncker: Brexit delay beyond EU election is possible
‘If such a request were to be made, no one in Europe would oppose it,’ Commission president said.
https://www.politico.eu/article/jean-claude-juncker-brexit-delay-beyond-eu-election-is-possible/

Cabinet ministers tell May: stop using no-deal threat to negotiate ...
2 hours ago - MPs tell PM to rule option out, as Brexit secretary and attorney general hold ... Juncker, said the outcome of the Brexit talks was “in God's hands”. ... it is like being before the courts or on the high seas; we are in God's hands.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/feb/18/ministers-tell-may-stop-using-no-deal-threat-as-negotiating-tactic


No one in Europe would oppose extension to Brexit talks - Juncker ...
https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-eu-juncker/no-one-in-europe-would-oppose-extension-to-brexit-talks-juncker-idUKKCN1Q71RF
3 hours ago - European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker speaks during a plenary session ... Yet I cannot rule it out,” he said. “When it comes to Brexit, it is like being before the courts or on the high seas; we are in God's hands.

Sir John Major: Extreme fringes are manipulating the Tories and Labour
Sir John Major has warned both the Tories and Labour are being "manipulated" by extreme fringes while their moderate members are sidelined.
Telegraph.co.uk
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/02/19/john-major-extreme-fringes-manipulating-tories-labour-dont-need/


Conservatives being 'manipulated by Brexit zealots', ex-PM Major to warn
The Conservative Party is being "manipulated" by Brexit "zealots" and the "mainstream majority" of MPs must reassert itself to stop a damaging EU exit, Sir John ...
BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-47296593

Three MPs quit Tory party to join breakaway group
Three Tory MPs have resigned from the party to join an independent group, set up by former Labour MPs. Anna Soubry, Sarah Wollaston and Heidi Allen wrote ...
BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-47306022


Three Tory MPs defect to fledgling Independent Group
Anna Soubry, Sarah Wollaston and Heidi Allen quit Conservatives, citing Brexit and lurch to the right.
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/feb/20/tory-mps-defect-independent-group-soubry-allen-wollaston


The Independent Group would have got off to a roaring start if it hadn't chosen an anti-Brexit platform
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/politics/independent-group-would-have-got-roaring-start-hadnt-chosen/

Three MPs quit Tory party to join Independent Group
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-47306022

UK and Ireland retailers warn of 40% tariffs on food in no-deal Brexit
A no-deal Brexit could lead to tariffs of 40% or more being imposed on food such as beef and cheddar cheese, driving up prices in shops and squeezing ...
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/feb/21/uk-and-ireland-retailers-warn-of-40-tariffs-on-food-in-no-deal-brexit


No-deal Brexit could DOUBLE the price of imported fresh foods, retail groups warn
The stark warning comes amid fears the UK and the European Union might revert to World Trade Organisation tariffs should a deal not be struck before March ...
Daily Mail
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6727345/Retailers-Ireland-UK-issue-stark-no-deal-Brexit-warning.html


What next for the Independent Group? | News
Why does the Independent Group matter?Most straightforwardly it is a big deal for MPs to quit their parties. It does not happen often and rarely en masse.
The Times
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/what-next-for-the-independent-group-7j3bhvzf9


Independent Group: Three MPs quit Tory party to join
Three Tory MPs have resigned from the party to join an independent group, set up by former Labour MPs. Anna Soubry, Sarah Wollaston and Heidi Allen wrote ...
BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-47306022


The splitting of the Tories and Labour could redefine British politics
Britain is split down the middle on Brexit. In response the independent MPs have made a bold break.
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/feb/20/split-tories-labour-british-politics-brexit-independent-mps

PM facing fresh rebellion by Conservative MPs opposed to no-deal Brexit
Tory moderates warn the PM they might support an extension to the UK's EU membership if she still struggles to secure a deal.
Sky News
https://news.sky.com/story/pm-facing-fresh-rebellion-by-conservative-mps-opposed-to-no-deal-brexit-11644342

Eurosceptic Tory MPs threaten to ‘end the government’
ERG members warn May they will vote against her if Britain's EU exit is delayed.
Financial Times
https://www.ft.com/content/b662b452-35e7-11e9-bd3a-8b2a211d90d5


Brexit: May urged to take no-deal option off the table or face major rebellion
Fresh Brexit talks have been scheduled for early next week as Theresa May heads towards another Commons showdown on her EU withdrawal stance.
The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-news-independent-group-mps-resign-corbyn-may-final-say-second-referendum-labour-a8791351.html

Labour prepared to back new Brexit referendum
Labour has said it is prepared to back another EU referendum to prevent a "damaging Tory Brexit". Jeremy Corbyn has told Labour MPs the party will move to ...
BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-47363307


The Waugh Zone Monday February 25, 2019
The five things you need to know about politics today.
HuffPost UK
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/the-waugh-zone-monday-february-25-2019_uk_5c73c0b2e4b03cfdaa579b91?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9uZXdzLmdvb2dsZS5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIdnbDSW4QH8zz6I7DAGgKvp0hYmBshqxOneNZ5sLvDW70wR5LqinoD_MHFRy34uYkrj0_aN2G1Ki9Bc4HjbqiX9hV-ghHreiFxUf_z8njcV-XB50XZ8SFx1u6l__It0pfasmTQINV_xzhFMhk9jS2K70hTleTWmapxwH9H-AoXn


Labour backs 2nd referendum: What does this mean? Will there be majority for another vote?
LABOUR leader Jeremy Corbyn has said the party will seek a second referendum to prevent what he refers to as a “damaging Tory Brexit”. What does the ...
Express.co.uk
https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1092308/brexit-news-latest-labour-second-eu-referendum-jeremy-corbyn-peoples-vote


Brexit: What does Labour's announcement on a second vote mean?
While this move counts politically, of course, the move does not mean that there will be another referendum.
BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-47365647

Theresa May offers MPs Brexit delay vote
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-47373996


Theresa May won’t say it, but there’s no chance of a no-deal Brexit now
The prime minister has yielded to the inevitable. It has been apparent for weeks that the majority of the House of Commons does not want to leave the EU ...
The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/brexit-no-deal-delay-theresa-may-article-50-rees-mogg-latest-a8797666.html

Jeremy Corbyn: Labour will support Brexit referendum]
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-47392018

'The EU will dictate the final humiliation of our country': Gove's deputy George Eustice QUITS to vote for no deal if the Brexit plan is defeated for a second time after May's screeching U-turn on crashing out
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6755385/Tory-ERG-MP-claims-hardliners-guarantee-Irish-border-satisfies-DUP.html

'EU will go BUST!' Brexit Secretary hands Brussels a no deal WARNING
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1093169/Brexit-news-UK-EU-Theresa-May-Stephen-Barclay-BBC-European-Union-no-deal-delay

Emmanuel Macron calls Brexit an 'irresponsible lie'
In his most ferocious attack on Brexit to date, the French President said Britain's withdrawal was peddled by 'anger mongers and fake news' and 'offers nothing'.
Daily Mail
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6771177/Emmanuel-Macron-calls-Brexit-irresponsible-lie.html


Emmanuel Macron calls for 'EU renaissance' ahead of polls
The French leader makes an impassioned plea for a new Europe ahead of elections in May.
BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47444299


EU must learn from Brexit and reform, says Emmanuel Macron
French president sets wide-ranging plans to overhaul EU in response to UK's vote to leave.
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/mar/04/eu-must-learn-from-brexit-and-reform-says-emmanuel-macron


Dear Europe, Brexit is a lesson for all of us: it’s time for renewal
We can't let nationalists exploit public anger. I want an ambitious project that lets the people really take back control, writes the president of France, Emmanuel ...
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/mar/04/europe-brexit-uk


EU must learn from Brexit 'trap' and reform, says French President Emmanuel Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has argued it is "time for a European renaissance", suggesting Britain could "find its true place" in a reformed EU.
Sky News
https://news.sky.com/story/french-president-emmanuel-macron-urges-europeans-to-take-back-control-and-avoid-brexit-trap-11655410

An insane place where politics is done one day at a time – that’s Brexit Britain

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/mar/08/insane-place-politics-day-theresa-may-no-deal-brexit-britain

Theresa May loses Brexit vote on her deal by margin of 149 in crushing defeat - latest news
Theresa May's Brexit deal has been rejected for a second time by MPs as the UK's departure from the European Union looked increasingly likely to be delayed.
Telegraph.co.uk
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/03/12/brexit-vote-latest-news-meaningful-vote-result-theresa-may-deal/



Senior Conservative MP ADMITS general election is ONLY outcome if May loses CRUNCH vote
SENIOR Conservative MP Charles Walker warned a general election may be the only solution to the Brexit impasse if the Prime Ministers fails to reach a ...
Express
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1099148/Bexit-news-Theresa-May-deal-Brexit-vote-UK-General-Election-Charles-Walker



Brexit, en direct : le Parlement britannique rejette à nouveau l'accord de Theresa May
Nouvelle défaite pour la première ministre britannique devant le Parlement qui a rejeté mardi soir l'accord obtenu avec Bruxelles pour la deuxième fois en deux ...
Le Monde
https://www.lemonde.fr/international/live/2019/03/12/royaume-uni-suivez-en-direct-les-debats-au-parlement-avant-le-vote-sur-le-brexit_5434967_3210.html


DIRECT. Brexit : le rejet du traité de divorce a accru de façon "significative" le risque d'une sortie sans...
Les députés de la Chambre des communes étaient appelés mardi à voter pour la seconde fois sur un accord fixant les modalités du Brexit. Le 15 janvier, ils ...
Franceinfo
https://www.francetvinfo.fr/monde/europe/la-grande-bretagne-et-l-ue/direct-brexit-theresa-may-doit-s-exprimer-avant-un-nouveau-vote-des-deputes-britanniques-sur-l-accord-de-divorce-avec-l-ue_3229753.html

Theresa Mays Brexit-Deal scheitert erneut im britischen Unterhaus -
https://derstandard.at/jetzt/livebericht/2000099336783/jetzt-live-theresa-mays-brexit-deal-scheitert-erneut-im-britischen-unterhaus

Jetzt ist alles möglich
https://www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/brexit-unterhaus-votum-1.4365426

Parliament has failed (again), so let the people decide Brexit with a Final Say referendum
https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/editorials/brexit-parliament-theresa-may-final-say-referendum-vote-a8820006.html

Brexit: MPs told to pass deal by next Wednesday or face long article 50 extension - Politics live
MPs vote by 321 to 278 to rule out no deal despite government whipping Tory MPs against motion, following 312-308 win for Spelman amendment.
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2019/mar/13/brexit-mps-to-vote-on-leaving-the-eu-with-no-deal-politics-live


EU on no-deal Brexit: 'like Titanic voting for iceberg to move'
Brussels has said a vote by UK MPs to block a no-deal Brexit in any circumstances is a meaningless move, with one senior EU negotiator describing it as “the ...
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/mar/13/eu-extend-brexit-talks-complete-barnier-brussels-assurance


Brexit: What happened in tonight's No Deal vote - and what happens now?
Theresa May ordered Tory MPs to vote against her own plan to stop No Deal Brexit - and that's not even the most confusing bit. Here's the chaos, explained.
Mirror Online
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/brexit-what-happened-tonights-no-14131023


While Theresa May suffers humiliation in parliament, her chancellor has quietly offered a genuine route to Brexit
I have long taken the deeply unfashionable and politically naive view that Philip Hammond would make an excellent prime minister and leader of his party.
The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/brexit-theresa-may-philip-hammond-vote-article-50-no-deal-eu-a8821846.html


The EU complains that the UK doesn’t know what it wants. Now we can tell them – a second referendum
In our journey into this country's future we plod on inch by inch. Parliament has rejected Theresa May's deal and if no deal is taken off the table, the road towards ...
The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/letters/brexit-deal-second-referendum-theresa-may-peoples-vote-eu-a8821186.html

MPs to vote on Article 50 extension as May warns they might be kissing Brexit goodbye
A third defeat of the PM's withdrawal agreement next week could see EU leaders demanding that Brexit is delayed for years.
https://news.sky.com/story/mps-to-vote-on-article-50-extension-as-may-warns-they-might-be-kissing-brexit-goodbye-11664792

Unterhaus stimmt für Brexit-Verschiebung -Mit 412 zu 202 Stimmen
https://www.n-tv.de/newsletter/breakingnews/Unterhaus-stimmt-fuer-Brexit-Verschiebung-article20908136.html


Britisches Unterhaus stimmt für Brexit-Aufschub
http://www.spiegel.de/politik/ausland/brexit-britisches-unterhaus-lehnt-zweites-referendum-ab-a-1257925.html


Brexit, en direct : les députés britanniques votent pour un report
Le Parlement britannique s'est prononcé pour un nouveau vote sur l'accord négocié avec l'UE, deux jours après l'avoir rejeté pour la deuxième fois.
Le Monde
https://www.lemonde.fr/international/live/2019/03/14/en-direct-les-deputes-britanniques-vont-voter-pour-ou-contre-un-report-du-brexit_5436124_3210.html

Les députés britanniques votent massivement pour un report du Brexit
Les députés britanniques ont adopté ce jeudi une motion du gouvernement prévoyant un report du Brexit ainsi qu'un nouveau vote - le troisième - sur l'accord ...
Le Figaro
http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/brexit-les-deputes-britanniques-votent-massivement-contre-un-second-referendum-20190314

Royaume-Uni : les députés votent pour un report du Brexit et contre un second référendum
http://www.leparisien.fr/international/brexit-les-deputes-disent-non-a-un-nouveau-referendum-14-03-2019-8031981.php


MPs vote by majority of 210 to extend
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/mar/14/mps-vote-by-majority-of-210-to-extend-article-50-and-delay-brexit

Four possible outcomes of the UK’s request for a Brexit delay
The EU is pondering the length of an extension, conditions — and even outright rejection
https://www.ft.com/content/2f5ace56-471a-11e9-a965-23d669740bfb

Brexit: Will EU leaders agree to an extension?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47578449

Brexit: John Bercow rules out third meaningful vote on same deal – Politics live
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/blog/live/2019/mar/18/brexit-latest-news-theresa-may-vote-deal-boris-johnson-tells-may-to-try-again-to-get-eu-to-change-backstop-politics-live

John Bercow has seized his Brexit moment – and now all bets are off
Rafael Behr
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/mar/18/john-bercow-brexit-moment-speaker-ruling


Brexit: Unterhaussprecher macht Theresa May Strich durch die Rechnung
Es ist die nächste Schlappe für Theresa May: Eigentlich wollte die britische Premierministerin ihren Brexit-Deal mit der EU im dritten Anlauf durchs Parlament ...
WEB.DE News
https://web.de/magazine/politik/brexit/brexit-unterhaussprecher-theresa-may-strich-rechnung-33615956


Brexit: Parlamentspräsident durchkreuzt den Brexit-Plan von Theresa May
https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/eu-austritt-parlamentspraesident-durchkreuzt-den-brexit-plan-von-theresa-may/24116522.html?ticket=ST-1309073-vlIPVhPK00lrTACpsiIO-ap2


Großbritannien steuert neun Monate Brexit-Verzögerung an
https://kurier.at/politik/ausland/grossbritannien-steuert-neun-monate-brexit-verzoegerung-an/400439317


Theresa May unter Druck: Brexit: Kommt ohne Deal der Aufschub um zwei Jahre?
https://www.kleinezeitung.at/politik/aussenpolitik/5597119/Theresa-May-unter-Druck_Brexit_Kommt-ohne-Deal-der-Aufschub-um


Brexit: la «gifle» de John Bercow à Theresa May
Le «speaker» de la Chambre des communes interdit à la première ministre britannique de soumettre à un nouveau vote le même accord sur la sortie de l'UE ...
Le Figaro
http://www.lefigaro.fr/international/2019/03/18/01003-20190318ARTFIG00134-brexit-la-gifle-de-john-bercow-a-theresa-may.php

Exit Brussels? The UK civil servants under a fog of uncertainty
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/mar/19/brussels-uk-eu-civil-servants-uncertainty

EU chief Michel Barnier gives UK ultimatum – ‘If you want to delay Brexit, you need a new plan’
Theresa May’s plans were dealt a blow after only a ‘new event or new political process’ can secure an extension to the Article 50 period

Joe Watts Political Editor @JoeWatts_

The EU has said Britain cannot delay Brexit without a clear plan for what happens next, indicating only an election, a new referendum or major compromise on Theresa May’s red lines will suffice.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-delay-eu-no-deal-michel-barnier-leave-theresa-may-john-bercow-a8830716.html

Theresa May to request only 'short delay' to Brexit in letter to EU
The PM believes the stalemate has left the UK in "crisis" and the EU warning a delay will not be approved "without a good reason".
https://news.sky.com/story/theresa-may-to-request-only-short-delay-to-brexit-in-letter-to-eu-11670616



Im Brexit-Chaos hat Großbritannien nur zwei Optionen
https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/eu-austritt-im-brexit-chaos-hat-grossbritannien-nur-zwei-optionen/24119572.html?ticket=ST-508647-6VUQAGWTGHx1de109Wra-ap2

Theresa May asks EU for short Brexit delay - live updates
https://edition.cnn.com/uk/live-news/brexit-delay-latest-gbr-intl/index.html

Corbyn's BREXIT PLOT: Labour leader to meet EU's Barnier BEFORE May asks for delay
https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1102698/Brexit-latest-news-jeremy-corbyn-michel-barnier-meeting-theresa-may-eu-summit

Brexit : Theresa May demande à l’UE un report court, à la fin du mois de juin
Pour que la demande britannique d’un report du Brexit au 30 juin soit acceptée, les vingt-sept pays de l’UE doivent l’approuver à l’unanimité lors du Conseil européen des 21 et 22 mars.

Brexit : Theresa May demande à l’UE un report court, à la fin du mois de juin
Pour que la demande britannique d’un report du Brexit au 30 juin soit acceptée, les vingt-sept pays de l’UE doivent l’approuver à l’unanimité lors du Conseil européen des 21 et 22 mars.
https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2019/03/20/theresa-may-demande-a-bruxelles-de-repousser-le-brexit-a-la-fin-de-juin_5438657_3210.html

Theresa May asks EU for Brexit delay until 30 June
Prime minister says longer delay would mean a failure to deliver on 2016 referendum
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/mar/20/theresa-may-asks-eu-for-brexit-delay-until-30-june

Brexit: EU says short delay is possible if MPs back deal
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-47636011

Brexit: EU to allow short article 50 extension only if MPs vote for deal, says Tusk – Politics live
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2019/mar/20/brexit-latest-news-letter-article-50-extension-pmqs-theresa-may-bends-to-pressure-from-tory-brexiters-and-rules-out-asking-for-long-article-extension-politics-live

Brexit BOMBSHELL: Parliament could CANCEL EU exit next week warns William Hague
BREXIT could be overturned by Parliament next week according to a dramatic warning from William Hague, former Foreign Secretary and Conservative Party leader.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1103103/Brexit-news-EU-exit-Parliament-Article-50-ITV-Peston-William-Hague

Merkel droht Briten - Verschiebung nur unter einer Bedingung
Stand: 12:02 Uhr | Lesedauer: 4 Minuten
https://www.welt.de/politik/deutschland/article190618867/Brexit-Chaos-Merkel-droht-Briten-Verschiebung-nur-unter-einer-Bedingung.html

Angela Merkel verknüpft Aufschub mit Ja zum Brexit-Vertrag
https://www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2019-03/eu-austritt-brexit-verschiebung-angela-merkel-austrittsvertrag

Studie der Bertelsmann-Stiftung
So viel kostet der Brexit jeden einzelnen Deutschen
21.03.2019, 09:38 Uhr | dpa
https://www.t-online.de/finanzen/geldanlage/id_85442470/studie-zum-brexit-so-viel-kostet-der-eu-austritt-deutschland.html