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UK's universities minister resigns over Brexit deal

British Prime Minister Theresa May's hopes of winning the backing of MPs for her Brexit deal have been dealt another huge blow as her universities and science minister Sam Gyimah announced he was quitting.

'No deal or no Brexit' if London rejects text - Tusk

Britain's choice would be to leave the European Union without a deal or abandon Brexit altogether if its parliament rejects an agreement between the EU and Prime Minister Theresa May, European Council President Donald Tusk said today.

Brexit Republic: Episode Nineteen

May says Brexit deal delivers for 'whole UK family'

British Prime Minister Theresa May has told the House of Commons that she has secured a Brexit deal which "delivers for the British people" and warned that rejecting it would put the UK on the path to division and uncertainty.

EU leaders endorse Brexit deal at Brussels summit

All 27 European Union leaders have endorsed the Brexit deal at today's EU summit, urging the UK to get behind British Prime Minister Theresa May's package despite furious opposition in the British parliament.

Backstop must be removed if DUP to support May - Foster

DUP leader Arlene Foster has told RTÉ News that if British Prime Minister Theresa May wants the DUP's continued support, it means removing the Irish backstop from the Withdrawal Agreement.

Gibraltar deal clears way for Sunday Brexit summit

A last-minute deal to meet Spanish demands for a say on the future of Gibraltar after Britain leaves the EU has salvaged Sunday's EU summit to deliver a Brexit accord to British Prime Minister Theresa May.

Brexit negotiations at a 'critical moment' - May

British Prime Minister Theresa May has said that the Brexit negotiations were at a "critical moment" ahead of an EU summit.

Now or never to remove May, Rees-Mogg tells Tories

The British Conservative Party will be stuck with Theresa May as leader for the next general election unless it moves to get rid of her now, Jacob Rees-Mogg has warned.

Draft Brexit deal presents 'false choice' - Foster

The draft Brexit withdrawal deal presents a "false choice" as a legal backstop is not needed to maintain a free flowing Irish border, DUP leader Arlene Foster has said.

Government not contemplating hard border, says Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the Government is not contemplating a hard border on the island of Ireland in the event of a rejection of the draft Brexit withdrawal deal.

Taoiseach: Brexit deal only way to avoid hard border

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that Theresa May's draft Brexit deal is the only way to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland.

Could Theresa May be shown the door by Tory MPs?

A flurry of Tory MPs - including European Research Group chairman Jacob Rees-Mogg - have said they have lost confidence in British Prime Minister Theresa May.

No-deal contingency plans will continue - Coveney

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said Irish contingency plans for a no-deal Brexit will continue.

May vows to fight for Brexit deal despite criticism

British Prime Minister Theresa May has vowed to fight for her Brexit divorce deal, which she said was in the best interests of voters.

Q&A: What happens next in the Brexit process?

British Prime Minister Theresa May has warned there are "difficult days ahead" as her cabinet approved a draft withdrawal agreement on Britain's exit from the European Union.

May risks Brexit row with DUP over 'Irish Sea border'

British Prime Minister Theresa May has written to the DUP saying the European Union wants to put a customs border in the Irish Sea in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to a report by The Times.

No need to publish Brexit advice - UK minister

A senior UK Cabinet minister has said it would not be normal for the Prime Minister to publish the Attorney General's Brexit legal advice, as demanded by Tory Eurosceptics, the DUP and some opposition MPs.

May under pressure to publish legal advice on backstop

British Prime Minister Theresa May is under intense pressure to publish the legal advice behind her Brexit plan as Labour, Tory Eurosceptics and the Democratic Unionist Party line up against her.

Tánaiste claims no deal Brexit scenario is unlikely

The Tánaiste has told the Seanad that while difficulties remain in the current Brexit negotiations, a no deal scenario is unlikely.

UK govt drawing up proposals for 'review mechanism'

The British government is drawing up new proposals for a "review mechanism" in the Brexit withdrawal agreement, to allow the UK to escape any backstop arrangement if talks on a trade deal break down.

Dept says UK has guaranteed to avoid hard border

The UK has given written commitments last December and March that the withdrawal agreement will give a legal guarantee of no return to a hard border in Ireland in any circumstance, the Department of Foreign Affairs has said.