LONDON (Reuters) – A host of candidates to replace Theresa May as British prime minister launched their campaigns on Monday promising to solve the turmoil of Brexit and taking shots at frontrunner Boris Johnson. May stepped down as leader of the ruling Conservative Party on Friday, having failed three times to win parliament’s support for
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LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s withholding of 39 billion pounds ($50 bln) it promised the EU as part of its original Brexit plan would not constitute a default in the eyes of credit ratings agencies, but lawyers said it could lead to international court battles. FILE PHOTO: The HM Treasury name is seen painted on the
LONDON (Reuters) – A host of candidates to replace Theresa May as British prime minister launched their campaigns on Monday promising to solve the turmoil of Brexit and taking shots at frontrunner Boris Johnson. May stepped down as leader of the ruling Conservative Party on Friday, having failed three times to win parliament’s support for
European Union and British flags flutter in front of the chancellery ahead of a visit of British Prime Minister Theresa May in Berlin, Germany, April 9, 2019. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s withholding the 39 billion pounds ($50 billion) it promised the European Union as part of its original Brexit plan would not constitute
A model presents a creation during the St James catwalk show at London Fashion Week Men’s in London, Britain, June 8, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls LONDON (Reuters) – Tailored suits and leisure wear take center stage at London Fashion Week Men’s this weekend, where designers are presenting their latest offerings for spring wardrobes. Designers young and
FILE PHOTO: Dominic Raab, former Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union gives a radio interview outside the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, January 15, 2019. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne LONDON (Reuters) – Several of the leading candidates to become Britain’s next prime minister and take on the challenge of delivering Brexit will launch their
FILE PHOTO: Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt speaks during a visit of U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at Lancaster House in London, Britain May 8, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKay (Reuters) – UK Work and Pensions Minister Amber Rudd said on Sunday she would support Jeremy Hunt in the race to be the next prime minister. “I’m
LONDON (Reuters) – Boris Johnson, the leading candidate to succeed Theresa May as Britain’s prime minister, said on Sunday he would withhold an already agreed 39-billion-pound Brexit payment until the European Union gives Britain better withdrawal terms. FILE PHOTO: Former British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, who is running to succeed Theresa May as Prime Minister,
Britain’s Environment Secretary Michael Gove leaves the BBC, after appearing on the Andrew Marr Show, in London, Britain. June 9, 2019. REUTERS/Simon Dawson LONDON (Reuters) – Michael Gove, a candidate to replace British Prime Minister Theresa May, said he would be prepared to delay Brexit for a few days or weeks beyond the current exit
(Reuters) – Who are the candidates vying for British Prime Minister Theresa May’s job and what have they said about Brexit? FILE PHOTO: British Prime Minister Theresa May leaves church services near High Wycombe, England, June 2, 2019. REUTERS/Simon Dawson/File Photo May has resigned, triggering a contest that will bring a new leader to power,