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More from Brexit: The UK is finally leaving the European Union

World Politics
The new Brexit deadline is October 31The new Brexit deadline is October 31
World Politics

The EU and British Prime Minister Theresa May agreed on a Halloween Brexit, avoiding a no-deal exit on Friday.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
The Brexit that never ends: UK asks EU for more time, againThe Brexit that never ends: UK asks EU for more time, again
World Politics

Prime Minister Theresa May requested another short Brexit extension ahead of the April 12 deadline.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
UK Parliament was suspended because of a water leak. Cue the Brexit metaphors.UK Parliament was suspended because of a water leak. Cue the Brexit metaphors.
World Politics

As if Brexit wasn’t bad enough, the roof of the House of Commons is literally leaking.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
Prime Minister Theresa May changes course on BrexitPrime Minister Theresa May changes course on Brexit
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May said she would seek a longer extension to avoid a no-deal on April 12 — and that she’d work with the opposition Labour Party to agree to a new plan.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
UK Parliament fails to agree on a new Brexit plan — againUK Parliament fails to agree on a new Brexit plan — again
World Politics

Members of Parliament had another chance to break the political stalemate. But they rejected all four Brexit options, including a second referendum and a customs union.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit agreement fails for a third timeBritish Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit agreement fails for a third time
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The UK must now likely consider a longer extension — or risk a no-deal Brexit on April 12.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
The last 24 hours of Brexit, explainedThe last 24 hours of Brexit, explained
World Politics

Parliament voted “no” on all the Brexit options, as Prime Minister Theresa May looks to bring back her deal for a third vote.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
Prime Minister Theresa May says she’ll resign if Parliament passes her Brexit dealPrime Minister Theresa May says she’ll resign if Parliament passes her Brexit deal
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She made the announcement during a speech to Conservative Party members. But it’s still not clear her Brexit plan will pass on a third try.

By Jen Kirby
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How the UK Parliament will try to break the Brexit impasseHow the UK Parliament will try to break the Brexit impasse
World Politics

Members of Parliament took control of the Brexit process by agreeing to hold “indicative votes.”

By Jen Kirby
Podcasts
Your questions about WTF is going on with Brexit, answeredYour questions about WTF is going on with Brexit, answered
Podcast
Podcasts

Vox’s foreign podcast, Worldly, covers what you need to know ahead of Britain’s exit.

By Lauren Katz
World Politics
Mark your calendars: the new Brexit deadline is April 12Mark your calendars: the new Brexit deadline is April 12
World Politics

The EU granted Prime Minister Theresa May a short extension — but the UK needs to pass her Brexit deal, come up with a new plan, or risk crashing out of the bloc.

By Jen Kirby
Explainers
The Brexit extension drama, explained as much as possibleThe Brexit extension drama, explained as much as possible
Explainers

Prime Minister Theresa May asked the EU for a short Brexit extension — and is looking for a third vote on her Brexit deal.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
The UK Parliament has voted to delay BrexitThe UK Parliament has voted to delay Brexit
World Politics

The European Union will have to approve any extension, likely at a summit next week.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
UK Parliament rejects second referendum in latest Brexit voteUK Parliament rejects second referendum in latest Brexit vote
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The issue came up as an amendment during Thursday’s vote on a Brexit deadline extension. Supporters say this won’t be the last chance to make a people’s vote happen.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
UK Parliament rejects leaving the EU without a Brexit dealUK Parliament rejects leaving the EU without a Brexit deal
World Politics

Now it will vote on whether to ask the European Union for a delay, as Prime Minister Theresa May pushes for a third vote on her Brexit deal.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
Theresa May’s Brexit deal fails — againTheresa May’s Brexit deal fails — again
World Politics

Now Parliament is expected to vote on whether it wants to leave the EU without a deal on March 29 — or ask for a deadline extension.

By Jen Kirby
Explainers
Here’s what to know about the latest Brexit voteHere’s what to know about the latest Brexit vote
Explainers

The UK got some last-minute assurances from the EU, but it’s not clear if it will be enough to win support for the prime minister’s deal.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
Deal? No deal? Delay? Here’s the week ahead in Brexit votes.Deal? No deal? Delay? Here’s the week ahead in Brexit votes.
World Politics

The Brexit deal will get a second vote. If it’s defeated, Parliament will vote on whether to leave the EU without a deal, or seek an extension.

By Jen Kirby
Money
Brexit has turned me into a prepperBrexit has turned me into a prepper
Money

I’d never stockpiled anything in my life, until the likelihood of a no-deal Brexit loomed.

By Jessica Furseth
World Politics
Theresa May just offered another Brexit option: to delayTheresa May just offered another Brexit option: to delay
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The British prime minister said if lawmakers vote down her deal again, they can vote for a short-term extension of the Brexit deadline.

By Jen Kirby
Brexit’s Irish border problem, explained
World Politics

The so-called “Irish backstop” has derailed the Brexit deal. But the breakup of the United Kingdom and the European Union is threatening to interrupt a 20-year peace process in Northern Ireland.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
Brexit chaos: Theresa May loses yet another voteBrexit chaos: Theresa May loses yet another vote
World Politics

The hardline Brexiteers in her party have said they don’t like her approach, undercutting her (already weak) position with the European Union.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
Theresa May to Parliament: give me just a little more time on BrexitTheresa May to Parliament: give me just a little more time on Brexit
World Politics

The British PM says she’s still trying to work out her deal with the EU as the deadline looms next month.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
The past 72 hours of Brexit ridiculousness, explainedThe past 72 hours of Brexit ridiculousness, explained
World Politics

The EU and the UK are still talking, and Prime Minister Theresa May will update Parliament about Brexit on Tuesday.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
Theresa May is on a doomed mission to renegotiate BrexitTheresa May is on a doomed mission to renegotiate Brexit
World Politics

The UK Parliament voted to send the British prime minister back to Brussels to seek concessions — even though the European Union has already refused.

By Jen Kirby