UK government wins vote on customs union amendment

Prime Minister Theresa May's government won a confidence vote in the House of Commons with 325 votes versus 306 clearing the way for a delayed Brexit. The European Union is reportedly ready to delay withdrawal until next year. read more.....»»

The benchmark S&P 500 index gave up modest gains on Tuesday from earlier in the session after British lawmakers rejected the government's proposed timetable for passing legislation to ratify its deal to exit the European Union......»»

The vote likely makes it impossible for Johnson to fulfill his vow to take Britain out of the EU on the scheduled date of Oct. 31......»»

The nation that gave the world parliamentary democracy is poised to test the system’s safety valve: A vote to oust the government from office. With Britain due to leave the European Union on Oct. 31, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowing to go .....»»

Former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson says Britain must not agree to a permanent customs union with the European Union, amid speculation that the government is about to propose such an arrangement to win opposition support for its Brexit deal......»»

The British government is considering its response to the ruling of the speaker of the House of Commons that Prime Minister Theresa May cannot keep asking lawmakers to vote on the same European Union divorce deal they have already rejected twice......»»

Vote#3: May wins one as the UK Parliament rejects Benn's Amendment (which would have basically stripped the PM of her control of the process) by 314-312. So far cable has.....»»

Jack Stringer/Getty Images Amber Rudd suggests her government could perform a U-turn and keep Britain in the customs union. The Home Secretary refused to confirm Theresa May's current policy of leaving the customs union. Rudd is already under pressure.....»»

REUTERS/Toby Melville Exclusive: Theresa May could face a vote of no confidence if she surrenders on plans to leave the cus.....»»

REUTERS/Toby Melville Exclusive: Theresa May could face a vote of no confidence if she surrenders.....»»

Dan Kitwood / Getty Tory rebel remainers warned that they have Theresa May's future in their hands. An upco.....»»

Christopher Furlong/Pool via Reuters Theresa May is heading for crunch talks with Brexiteer ministers today over plans for a "customs partnership" with the EU after Brexit. Reports suggest Boris Johnson, Liam Fox, and David.....»»

Parliament TV Theresa May sparks confusion after suggesting Britain is aiming for a "future customs union" with the EU. The UK government's official policy is to leave the existing EU customs union and not to form a new .....»»

The pound jumped Thursday after a report that the U.K. government plans to stay in a customs union and avoid a hard border with Ireland......»»

U.K. stocks rose for a third straight session on Thursday, as traders largely ignored a rally in the pound and instead welcomed reports that Britain plans to stay in the customs union after Brexit......»»

Government wins key Brexit bill vote.....»»

Britain's government cannot accept a plan put forward by pro-European Union rebels in parliament that could see Britain stay in the bloc's customs union, junior trade minister George Hollingbery told parliament on Tuesday......»»

Reuters Theresa May narrowly avoids def.....»»

Prime Minister Theresa May won approval from the lower of house of parliament on Tuesday for a law needed to let Britain pursue an independent trade policy once it leaves the European Union......»»

The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator says the bloc never would allow a non-member to collect customs on its behalf, delivering a blow to the British government's post-Brexit plans......»»