Brexit
This Leaked Report Reveals The “Technological Solutions” Explored By Liam Fox To Keep The Border In Ireland Open After Brexit
The Irish government and the EU weren’t impressed.
The “Malthouse Compromise” Has Descended Into Acrimony
AAWG? ERG? ARGH!
Donald Tusk Said He Hoped There's A "Special Place In Hell" For Brexiteers Who Didn't Have A Plan
Can everyone just calm down.
Tory MPs Are Absolutely Losing It On WhatsApp At The Thought Of A June Election
Exclusive: Leaked messages reveal some Tory MPs are terrified of losing their seats if there's a general election this year.
The Government Has Cancelled Recess To Work On Brexit, But MPs Are Saying It’s A PR Stunt
Will MPs really have to cancel their skiing holidays? An email from the chief whip suggests not.
Ministers Think A Permanent Customs Union With The EU Is The Price For Solving The Backstop
“It would not be fig leaf, it would be a fig tree.”
British MPs Just Voted For A Brexit Solution That Has Already Been Rejected By The EU
Parliament has voted to send Theresa May back to Brussels for new talks about the hated Northern Ireland backstop. Within minutes, European leaders flatly rejected the idea.
A Government Memo Said A No-Deal “Brexodus” Could See 250,000 Expats Returning To The UK
Around 40% of the returning expats would be pensioners, placing fresh strains on the NHS and already-stretched social care services.
The Campaign For A People's Vote On Brexit Has Descended Into Infighting And Splits
The Labour party is increasingly being turned off a second referendum because of the internal rows between leading Remainers, MPs have told BuzzFeed News.
Ireland Simpsons Fans Is The Best Way To Understand Whatever Is Going On In UK Politics Right Now
"The Brits Are At It Again."
Theresa May Has Another Big Idea To Solve The Brexit Crisis. The EU Is Unlikely To Be Impressed.
Downing Street is looking at a "sunset clause" to add an end date to the controversial Irish backstop.
The MP Who Delayed Her C-Section To Vote On The Brexit Deal Has Had A Baby Boy
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq turned up in a wheelchair to vote on Theresa May's Brexit deal and the confidence vote this week.
There's A Secret Plan By Rebel MPs To Stop A No-Deal Brexit
Exclusive: Details of a new amendment to prevent the UK from crashing out of the EU have been obtained by BuzzFeed News.
Wetherspoons Has Its Own News Magazine And It's Just Ripping Off Entire Columns From Other Newspapers
The Financial Times described it as copyright infringement. The Spectator is seeking compensation.
Here Are 9 Shows I Recommend You Watch To Forget About Brexit
When the news gets too much, some shows can help you temporarily forget that it is even happening at all.
Theresa May's Government Has Survived A Confidence Vote In Parliament
Tory rebels who sank the Brexit deal on Tuesday rallied to prop up their weakened leader just 24 hours later.
The EU Thinks Theresa May’s Attempts To Build Support With MPs For Her Brexit Deal Are Too Late And Will Probably Fail
A diplomatic note seen by BuzzFeed News also warns that extending Article 50 to delay Brexit would not be as simple as some people assume.
OK, So Where The Hell Does Brexit Go From Here?
Short version: No one knows. Longer version: No, really, no one knows.
Theresa May's Historic Defeat On Brexit Has Blown Up Downing Street's Plan For What To Do Next
Number 10's plan was to bring her deal back for a second vote, but that was based on a much smaller defeat than the crushing 230-vote margin on Tuesday night.
Here Are The Front Pages The Morning After The Truly Epic Brexit Defeat
"No deal...No hope...No clue...No confidence"
Theresa May’s Brexit Deal Has Suffered The Worst Defeat In House Of Commons History
The government was defeated by 432 to 202, a margin of 230.
The EU Says The Ball Is Still In Britain’s Court After Theresa May’s Brexit Deal Was Rejected
European Council president Donald Tusk hinted that Britain could remain in the EU in the wake of the result.
These Facebook Pages Are Spending Thousands Of Pounds Trying To Influence Your Views On Brexit
"As a regular person, you know that vast sums of money are being spent but you have no idea who those organisations are."
Opinion: Irish Americans Will Not Accept Brexit Dividing Ireland Once Again
The Irish American community will flex all of its political muscle to prevent a hard border returning to Ireland.
British People Explain The Big Brexit Vote For Americans
Amid all this apparent carnage remember this: Nothing 👏 has 👏 changed 👏.
Right. What The Hell Is Going To Happen At The Big Brexit Vote Then?
“Nothing has changed.” Until now.
Senior Tories Say They Might Have To Field Candidates In The Next European Elections If Brexit Is Delayed
A senior Tory aide has been tasked with drawing up a contingency plan for the elections, including a list of potential candidates who could stand.
Remain-Supporting MPs Think They Can Stop A No-Deal Brexit. But Can They?
Conservative rebels have admitted they may have to vote with Jeremy Corbyn to bring down Theresa May.
These 43 Conservative MPs Have Indicated They Will Try To Stop A No-Deal Brexit
The default position is that the UK leaves the EU either with or without a deal on March 29.
A Mob Of Pro-Brexit Protesters Called Pro-Remain MP Anna Soubry A “Nazi” During A TV Interview
This is the latest incident to involve abuse hurled at Brexit-sceptic politicians and journalists outside the houses of parliament in the last few weeks.
Loads Of Trucks Are Taking Part In A Massive Pretend Traffic Jam Because Of Brexit
The British government is approaching potentially the biggest crisis in living memory in the most British way possible: by practising queuing.
Theresa May's Team Thinks She Will Lose The Looming Brexit Vote And Is Gaming What To Do Next
One Downing Street insider said they would put the deal to MPs as many times as it takes to secure a majority. Other senior Tories want her to delay the vote again.
25 Tweets That Sum Up How Unreal British Politics Got In 2018
Can't wait for 2019!
“I Feel Like My Future Has Been Taken Away From Me”: Meet The Young People Hoping To Vote Against Brexit
“I didn’t really have any clue about Brexit until I started to read into it. I realised it could be potentially disastrous, and I thought if I don’t campaign about this it could affect the rest of my life.”
Brexiteers Have Called A Christmas Truce With Theresa May. Here's Why.
For Leave-supporting Tories, it's the season of goodwill. But Remainers have stepped up their attacks on the prime minister.
2018 Wore Me The Hell Out
I am usually energized by arguing, by getting aggressive, by putting a name or a face to an enemy, online or otherwise. Not this year.
"SNL" Took The Piss Out Of Brexit And Oh God Even The Americans Are Laughing At Us Now
Kate McKinnon starred as Theresa May in a festive skit about a chaotic week in British politics.
Here’s The Trailer For HBO’s Brexit Movie Starring Benedict Cumberbatch With Really Bad Hair
“Everyone knows who won,” Cumberbatch says in the trailer, “but not everyone knows how.”
Here Are 14 Ridiculous Things That Happened In British Politics This Week
How was this only five days?
This MP Read Out Another Politician's Violent Sexts In The House Of Commons
"She's so cute, so sweet, I can't wait to beat her. Can she take a beating?" Jess Phillips said, quoting Conservative MP Andrew Griffiths, a day after he was allowed back into the party.
Theresa May Personally Insisted That The Words “Ending Of Free Movement Of People” Be Added To The First Page Of Her Brexit Deal
Brussels viewed the prime minister's unusual and personal intervention on a cosmetic detail of presentation as a clear sign of what drives and defines her Brexit.
Theresa May Has Survived But Even Sympathetic Tories Say Her Brexit Deal Is Dead
“Safe for now, but wounded,” one government source told BuzzFeed News.
Tory MPs Have Voted To Keep Theresa May As Leader
The vote was triggered by MPs writing to the 1922 Committee amid dissatisfaction with May's proposed Brexit deal.
Honestly, I Mean Honestly, This Is What Brexit Looks Like Today
We tried figuring out what the Theresa May confidence vote means for Brexit and...oh, fuck it, take a look.
Oh Dear God, What The Hell Is Going On With British Politics NOW?
It's all going brilliantly.
Theresa May's Communications Chief Can't Seem To Convince Even His Own Facebook Friends About The Brexit Deal
Everyone's arguing with each other about Brexit on Facebook and nobody is changing their minds. Why should the prime minister's top advisers be any different?
Downing Street Is Hinting That Theresa May Would Step Down Before The Next Election Even If She Wins Confidence Vote
The suggestion from the PM's official spokesperson came as May was desperately trying to persuade Conservative MPs to back her in Wednesday night's vote.
Theresa May Told Top EU Officials She Intended To Pull The Brexit Vote 24 Hours Before She Told Senior Cabinet Ministers
The prime minister spoke to EU officials about her thinking on Sunday, a senior source told BuzzFeed News, but the cabinet was not told until 11:30am on Monday.
Angry MPs Are Warning Theresa May Not To Delay Her Brexit Vote Beyond Christmas
“Colleagues are so angry they’d happily vote on Christmas Day,” one MP told BuzzFeed News.
The European Court Of Justice Has Said The UK Can Revoke Article 50, If It Wants
MPs in the House of Commons are scheduled to vote on prime minister Theresa May's proposed withdrawal agreement with the EU on Tuesday.
Here Are Pictures From The Pro-Brexit Rally And Counterprotest That Just Marched Through London
Pro-Brexit party UKIP and anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson led a pro-Brexit march, while an anti-Brexit march took place simultaneously.
Remainers Are Overwhelmingly Winning The Brexit War On Social Media
Eurosceptics may dominate the political conversation in Westminster, but this analysis suggests they've been drowned out by anti-Brexit stories on Facebook and Twitter.
Here Are All The Things That Could Happen After The Brexit Vote, Ranked By How Apocalyptic They Are
From a quiet Christmas to the End of Days.
Theresa May’s Team Has Discussed A Second Referendum Or A Softer Brexit If Her Deal Is Killed Next Week
“It has come to the point where you feel like you are in that Mitchell and Webb sketch when one of the Nazis looks at the other and asks, ‘Are we the baddies?’” a Number 10 aide told BuzzFeed News.
These 20 Labour MPs Are On A Brexit Watchlist Drawn Up By Remain Campaigners And Momentum
Exclusive: They are the MPs considered most likely to change their minds and back Theresa May’s deal.
The Brexit Deal Legal Advice Warns Britain Could Be Trapped In A Customs Arrangement With The EU For Years
Publication of the advice is set to cause the political pressure to mount on Theresa May ahead of a vote on the deal next week.
The Government Has Been Found In Contempt Of Parliament For Not Releasing Its Brexit Legal Advice
Theresa May will now have to publish her Brexit deal legal advice in full.
The Primetime Brexit TV Debate Is Turning Into A Bit Of A Shitshow
Everyone agrees there should be a TV debate, but no one agrees where, when, or who should be part of it.
These Are The Scenarios In Which The European Union Would Consider Allowing The UK To Extend Article 50
“There would need to be a clear purpose. It cannot be for Britain to continue negotiating with itself,” a European diplomat told BuzzFeed News.
Donald Trump Spoke To Nigel Farage On The Phone About The Brexit Deal
News of the phone conversation comes after Trump said May's Brexit agreement "sounds like a great deal for the EU."
This Is How The Government Is War-Gaming What Happens If It Wins The Meaningful Vote On Brexit
Exclusive: BuzzFeed News has been leaked details of 57 dummy amendments that Theresa May’s aides fear could be laid by Tory and Labour rebels.
Labour Has Warned The Government It Must Publish Its Brexit Legal Advice In Full
Exclusive: Shadow Brexit secretary Keir Starmer has written to David Lidington warning any attempt to get out of releasing the full advice will be unacceptable to parliament.
Here’s The Inside Story Of What’s Really Going On With Labour And Brexit
The Labour party’s official position on Brexit is complex — and behind that, there’s an even more elaborate tapestry of competing interests among different groups of its MPs.
Meet “Project Vote,” The Crack Team Set Up To Save Theresa May’s Brexit
Downing Street has formed a special unit of senior advisers to war-game what could go wrong over the next few weeks, and the answer is: a lot.
Arlene Foster Has Said The DUP Will Definitely Not Be Voting For May's Brexit Deal
The DUP leader said that if the deal gets through parliament, the Northern Irish party will review its confidence-and-supply agreement with the Conservatives.
The EU Has Approved A Brexit Deal With Britain
"We will remain friends until the end of days, and one day longer," said European Council president Donald Tusk.
Theresa May Is Meeting Jean-Claude Juncker To Talk About How To Sell Her Brexit Deal Once It’s Agreed By EU Leaders
Officials are concerned that after Sunday’s summit, the messaging on the Brexit agreement risks becoming undisciplined and confused.
Dominic Raab Did Not Visit Dover Once During His Time As Brexit Secretary
Before he resigned as Brexit secretary, Raab said he did not realise “the full extent” of how much UK trade relies on the Channel crossing.
Senior UKIP Members Are Freaking Out About Their Leader's Embrace Of Tommy Robinson. Here's Why.
Gerard Batten will share a platform with the far-right activist at a Brexit protest next month, and senior figures told BuzzFeed News the party could be tainted by violence.
These 113 Tory Rebel MPs Have Indicated That They Won’t Vote For Theresa May’s Brexit Deal
Forget the 48 letters — this is the number that is really worrying Downing Street.
Cabinet Brexiteers Have Given Theresa May A List Of Demands That Could Let Them Back Her Brexit Deal
The “gang of five” want the PM to flesh out how the UK could leave the backstop, and to threaten to withhold £19 billion of divorce payments.
Theresa May's Brexit Deal Is "Dead", According To Her New Northern Ireland Minister
Exclusive: In a leaked WhatsApp message sent just hours before he joined the government, John Penrose told Brexiteers to force the PM into a “better” Brexit.
Theresa May Has Promoted A Virtually Unknown Minister To Be The Brexit Secretary
Stephen Barclay, a former banker, has been given the top job at DExEU.
We Asked That Guy Who Keeps Shouting "Stop Brexit" Outside Parliament Five Questions
Meet Steve Bray, better known as the "Stop Brexit Man."
It’s Been A Huge Day In Brexit And Here’s What You Need To Know
Another day, another Brexit crisis. But this one could be terminal for Theresa May.
The Future Of Theresa May’s Brexit Deal Is In The Balance As Westminster Braces For A No Confidence Vote
After a week of turmoil and resignations, the prime minister is waiting to find out whether enough Tory MPs have submitted letters to trigger a vote on her leadership.
Theresa May's Chief Legal Adviser Has Delivered A "Very Stark" Assessment Of Her Brexit Deal
Attorney general Geoffrey Cox is expected by ministers to back the prime minister after telling colleagues it was "mutually uncomfortable" for both the UK and the EU.
One Of The Main Claims Against A Billionaire Accused Of Being A Russian Spy Isn't True, A Swiss Prosecutor Has Confirmed
An explosive dossier accused Christopher Chandler of laundering money in Switzerland. But authorities there say he was unconnected to their investigations.
The UK And The EU Will Still Be Talking About The Backstop 50 Months After Brexit
EXCLUSIVE: BuzzFeed News has seen a note detailing a meeting of EU ambassadors that lays out a new backstop plan for the first time.
Jo Johnson Has Resigned From The Government And Called For A Second Referendum
"Given that the reality of Brexit has turned out to be so far from what was once promised, the democratic thing to do is to give the public the final say."
Arron Banks' Firm And Leave.EU Face Fines Totalling £135,000 For Unlawful Use Of Customer Data
Exclusive: An investigation by the UK's data watchdog found that Leave.EU staff had access to the personal information of customers of Banks' insurance firm, Eldon.
Ministers Fear Theresa May Is About To Break These Three Key Brexit Pledges
The prime minister promised the cabinet she would seek a deal allowing the UK the "unilateral ability" to quit the backstop. The EU has now rejected that.
A Major Brexit Donor Said Brexit Is Going So Badly It Would Have Been Better To Remain
“I think we’d be better to probably remain and not unleash these demons,” said donor Arron Banks.
Brexit Campaigner Arron Banks Has Been Referred To The National Crime Agency For "Suspected Criminal Offences"
Banks and his Leave.EU group are now under criminal investigation.
The EU Hopes Answers From The UK On These Crucial Brexit Questions Will Come Next Week, But Diplomats Aren't Convinced
A diplomatic note seen by BuzzFeed News says the EU is still waiting for the UK to set out its solution to avoiding a hard border in Northern Ireland, and whether or not it wants to extend the transition period beyond 2020.
For The First Time In A Long Time, Theresa May's Team Are Confident She Will Stay On After Brexit. Here's Why.
She may no longer be just a "caretaker PM" until March 2019, May's allies and enemies alike told BuzzFeed News.
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50% Information, 50% Unterhaltung aber 100% lustig. Die witzigsten Tweets der Woche.
Tory Politicians Are Complaining On WhatsApp That Giving EU Citizens The Vote After Brexit Will Hurt Them In The Polls
“It’s madness,” they said in messages leaked to BuzzFeed News. “We won’t win any votes from the new arrivals.”
The Government Is Spending Up To £40 Million On External Consultants To Deliver Brexit
Exclusive: Records released to BuzzFeed News reveal that the government has awarded more than a dozen Brexit-related contracts to some of the world’s biggest consultancy firms.
At Least Four Tory MPs Have Submitted Letters Of No Confidence In Theresa May Since Friday
BuzzFeed News understands two Remain-backing MPs are among those who have lost faith in the prime minister.
Just Some Very British Signs From The People's Vote March
"Brexit is grotesque folly."
Tory MPs Are Doubting For The First Time Whether Theresa May Would Survive A Confidence Vote
The prime minister is facing opposition from both Remainers and Leavers over her Brexit plan.
Theresa May Gave A Brexit Speech In Brussels, But Nothing Has Changed As Far As The EU Is Concerned
For all May’s efforts, Britain and the EU remain in deadlock, with a proposed mid-November summit cancelled due to lack of progress.
This Is The Moment Commons Speaker John Bercow Was Told To Step Down By A Senior MP
The chair of the Commons women and equalities committee, Maria Miller, told a heated debate that Bercow should resign.
Theresa May Authorised A Letter That Said Tory MPs "Should Be Ashamed Of Themselves" For Attacking Her Brexit Adivser
Downing Street confirmed to BuzzFeed News that it authorised a letter from acting cabinet secretary Mark Sedwill accusing Brexiteers of "shameful attacks".
Theresa May Is Entering The Brexit Endgame. Here Are The Threats She Faces From All Sides.
“It is a game of chicken with four or five cars heading towards each other. No one knows who is going to swerve away, or if anyone will,” a Tory aide told BuzzFeed News.
The SNP Is Confident Of Another Scottish Referendum, But Brexit Is Getting In The Way
Some SNP activists at the party's annual conference this week were frustrated at the lack of progress for the nationalist cause — but others are happy to wait.
MPs Say Theresa May’s Conference Speech Has Bought Her Time – And Nothing More
“On the surface it was a good speech but no one believes her anymore,” said one MP.
