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The Guardian view of May’s Brexit: reality dawns, but is it too late?

Theresa May’s plan for leaving the European Union is a rare moment of victory for common sense in the madness of Brexit. We now know what Mrs May’s Brexit means. The good news is that it is softer than she has previously claimed it would be. The bad news is that it is still Brexit. The prime …

Brexit Secretary David Davis resigns from the Government

David Davis has resigned as Brexit Secretary.<p>The move is a major blow to Theresa May, who was hoping to convince Tory Brexiteers that her plans for …

Tory MPs officially call for vote of confidence in Theresa May - and she expects them to reach crucial threshold

Tory MPs are officially calling for a vote of confidence in Theresa May.<p>Crucially she expects them to reach the threshold needed to trigger the …

David Davis 'resigns from Government after crunch Brexit talks with Theresa May'

BREXIT minister David Davis has reportedly resigned - just hours after failing to talk Theresa May out of her 'soft Brexit' plan.<p>It comes amid …

David Davis resigns as UK’s Brexit secretary

Decision comes amid tensions within Theresa May’s Cabinet.<p>By Jack Blanchard and Emma Anderson<p>LONDON — David Davis resigned Sunday as the U.K.’s Brexit secretary amid ongoing tensions within Prime Minister Theresa May’s Cabinet.<p>In his resignation letter to May, Davis wrote that “As you know there …

David Davis Quits as U.K. Brexit Secretary in Blow to May

David Davis resigned as Brexit Secretary in what threatens to be a major blow to U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May’s authority, his office said on …

UK government in disarray as Davis resigns as Brexit secretary | Financial Times

David Davis, Brexit secretary, has resigned from the government just 48 hours after Theresa May forced through a new “soft Brexit” strategy against …

Ministers explain how May’s proposed EU-union is different from just being in the EU

The cabinet has finally agreed on a Brexit plan. They may not like it, and the EU may not agree to it, but they are at least standing behind it. This …

When Vivienne Swain washed her husband's overalls she never could have imagined fatal consequences

When Vivienne Swain dusted off, washed and pressed her husband’s overalls she never could have imagined the fatal consequences.<p>The mum-of-two thought …

For Brexiters, truth is what you believe – even if it’s a lie

There is truth. One of the reasons for our current disastrous plight is that politicians, especially but not only on the Thatcherite Eurosceptic right, have come to feel that what is true is what they believe. Their beliefs may not correspond to reality but that does not matter. Others may think …

Asda boss warns over rotting food at Brexit Britain´s...

Asda boss warns over rotting food at Brexit Britain´s border<p>The Asda chief executive has added his voice to a chorus of supermarket bosses warning …

Donald Trump should be awarded luxury accommodation when he comes to the UK

What a shame that Donald Trump is having to stay in his ambassador’s residence on 12 July when the British government could have provided a prestige …

Brexit Secretary David Davis And His Deputy Quit Over May's Plan – Bloomberg

Brexit Secretary David Davis And His Deputy Quit Over May's Plan<p>Brexit Secretary David Davis And His Deputy Quit Over May's Plan<p>Brexit Secretary …

Top Labour MP Keir Starmer says Labour must tighten up anti-Semitism rules 'sharpish'

A TOP Labour frontbencher today piled pressure on Jeremy Corbyn to step in to change the party's watered-down definition of anti-Semitism.<p>Sir Keir …

A tale of two economies: the US and the UK

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh claims that India’s economy has been “systematically dismantled” by the BJP government. He should know that …

Further Tory bloodletting could risk letting Corbyn in, the ultimate catastrophe

The joke about David Davis was that he’d threatened to resign more often than he’d met Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief negotiator.<p>Now they’ll be no …

David Davis, U.K. Minister in Charge of Brexit Negotiations, Resigns

Resignation follows cabinet agreement Friday over proposal for future EU relations<p>LONDON—David Davis, the minister in charge of negotiating Britain’s exit from the European Union, resigned unexpectedly Sunday night, according to someone familiar with the decision, likely heralding a further period …

Every new home, office and street light to have charging point for electric cars, Chris Grayling says

Every new home, office and lamp post will have to have an electric vehicle charging point, the Transport Secretary will announce today, in a bid to make battery-powered cars easier to run than petrol ones.<p>Chris Grayling also wants to ensure that all large fuel retailers have fast charging points in …

Theresa May’s reply to David Davis: 12 reasons why Brexit is safe.

Dear David,<p>Thank you for your letter explaining your decision to resign as Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union.<p>I am sorry that you have chosen to leave the Government when we have already made so much progress towards delivering a smooth and successful Brexit, and when we are only …

May Tells Critics They're Wrong and Should Back Her Brexit Plan

U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May will tell doubters in her Conservative Party Monday that their criticism of her Brexit strategy is “wrong,” and they …

"I think that is a fake question" Brexiteer Michael Gove struggles to defend the PM's Brexit compromise

Leading Brexiteer Michael Gove accused the BBC's Andrew Marr of asking fake questions as he struggled to defend the PM's new plan.<p>The Environment …

'Be generous or we'll walk away' - Michael Gove's warning to EU

Michael Gove says the EU needs to show more flexibility and generosity in Brexit talks, warning the UK must be prepared to leave without a deal next March if what's on offer isn't good enough.<p>The environment secretary tells the BBC's Andrew Marr the UK will not walk away from the negotiations now …

British GP: Post-race press conference

DRIVERS: Sebastian VETTEL (Ferrari), Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes), Kimi RÄIKKÖNEN (Ferrari).<p><b>TRACK INTERVIEWS</b><p><b>(Conducted by Martin Brundle)</b><p><b>Q: Sebastian,</b> …

UK's Brexit Secretary David Davis has resigned

• <b>UK Brexit Secretary David Davis has resigned, according to media reports.</b><p>UK Brexit Secretary David Davis resigned on Sunday.<p>Davis’ resignation, which …

Theresa May urged to sack Brexit negotiator Oliver Robbins as cabinet revolts over customs

The Irish Times view on London’s Brexit position: A deal is a long way off

Whether, given the divisions in UK politics, an agreement is ultimately possible remains questionable

Letters: Theresa May has thwarted Brexit, betraying the referendum majority

SIR – The tragicomedy of the Brexit negotiations has taken another lurch down the road towards capitulation.<p>I believed I lived in a democratic country. What a fool I was! Instead we have an influential minority convinced that they know better than the public what is best for them. They worked …

David Davis steps down as Brexit secretary in blow to PM – live updates

There had been rumours that the foreign secretary was going to release a statement at some point on Monday. Not so, according to the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg.<p>But he will be holding a press conference as part of the Western Balkans summit.<p>Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak)Sources close to Johnson say no …

The three myths of the NHS

THE National Health Service’s 70th birthday is turning into an extravaganza. The government has given the service a £25bn ($33bn) present to mark the …

What a shot! 26 amazing sports photos

Take a look at 26 amazing sports photos from July 1 through July 8.