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

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The UK Parliament is voting on Brexit amendments Tuesday. What does it mean?The UK Parliament is voting on Brexit amendments Tuesday. What does it mean?
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Members of Parliament are trying to claim more control of the future of Brexit.

By Jen Kirby
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Theresa May’s Brexit plan B sounds a lot like plan ATheresa May’s Brexit plan B sounds a lot like plan A
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Parliament will now try to take some control, as the Brexit deadline gets closer.

By Jen Kirby
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9 experts on Theresa May’s “plan B” and what’s next for Brexit9 experts on Theresa May’s “plan B” and what’s next for Brexit
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The United Kingdom still doesn’t have a plan for how to break up with the European Union.

By Jen Kirby
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Theresa May lost the Brexit vote because Brexit was a lieTheresa May lost the Brexit vote because Brexit was a lie
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May was tasked with negotiating a deal that neither she nor anyone else could deliver on.

By Zack Beauchamp
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The UK Brexit deal vote, explained in 500 wordsThe UK Brexit deal vote, explained in 500 words
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Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal suffered a historic defeat, and now her government faces a no-confidence vote.

By Jen Kirby
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The Brexit deal was defeated in Parliament. Here’s what happens next.The Brexit deal was defeated in Parliament. Here’s what happens next.
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The outcome deals a huge — if not entirely unexpected — blow to Prime Minister Theresa May.

By Jen Kirby
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Theresa May’s Brexit deal is on the verge of defeat. What happens if it fails?Theresa May’s Brexit deal is on the verge of defeat. What happens if it fails?
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The British prime minister faces tough opposition to the deal, which could add more uncertainty to the EU-UK divorce — and her political future.

By Jen Kirby
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The case for holding a second Brexit referendumThe case for holding a second Brexit referendum
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Meet the group that wants to call “Bracksies” on Brexit.

By Jen Kirby
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Benedict Cumberbatch will star in an HBO movie about Brexit. Here’s why the film is controversial.Benedict Cumberbatch will star in an HBO movie about Brexit. Here’s why the film is controversial.
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Brits want an official investigation into the Brexit Leave campaign. They’re getting an HBO drama instead.

By Rachel Withers
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British Prime Minister Theresa May survives no-confidence voteBritish Prime Minister Theresa May survives no-confidence vote
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But the future of Brexit is still unclear.

By Jen Kirby
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The no-confidence vote against Theresa May, explainedThe no-confidence vote against Theresa May, explained
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May’s decision to postpone the Brexit deal vote has triggered a rebellion within her Conservative Party.

By Jen Kirby
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Theresa May is seeking a lifeline from the EU after Brexit deal chaosTheresa May is seeking a lifeline from the EU after Brexit deal chaos
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The British prime minister is meeting with EU leaders as pressure at home mounts.

By Jen Kirby
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UK Parliament just dealt a blow to Theresa May. What’s next for Brexit?UK Parliament just dealt a blow to Theresa May. What’s next for Brexit?
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The UK Parliament voted to give itself more say if the Brexit deal fails. It’s going to make things interesting.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
Brexit will hurt the UK’s economy no matter what — says the government’s own analysisBrexit will hurt the UK’s economy no matter what — says the government’s own analysis
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It will be bad with a Brexit deal. It will be worse with no deal at all.

By Jen Kirby
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What’s going on with Brexit, explained in under 500 wordsWhat’s going on with Brexit, explained in under 500 words
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The EU and UK struck a deal on how it would work. Then all hell broke loose.

By Zack Beauchamp
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The latest Brexit drama, explainedThe latest Brexit drama, explained
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Ministers in Theresa May’s cabinet quit over her proposed Brexit plan, and some hardliners want a “no confidence” vote.

By Jen Kirby
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Theresa May gets cabinet approval for her draft Brexit dealTheresa May gets cabinet approval for her draft Brexit deal
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It’s a major breakthrough, but she could face broader resistance to the plan she called “the best agreement that could be negotiated.”

By Jen Kirby
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Britain’s roiling Brexit crisis, explainedBritain’s roiling Brexit crisis, explained
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The EU and UK still need to make a deal — and the March 2019 deadline is getting closer.

By Jen Kirby
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How Brexit could cause a crisis at the Irish borderHow Brexit could cause a crisis at the Irish border
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The open border has helped keep the peace for 20 years.

By Sam Ellis
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Read Boris Johnson’s dramatic resignation letter to Theresa May over BrexitRead Boris Johnson’s dramatic resignation letter to Theresa May over Brexit
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“We are truly headed for the status of a colony,” Johnson writes.

By Alex Ward
Explainers
The UK’s Brexit crisis, explained in 500 wordsThe UK’s Brexit crisis, explained in 500 words
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Here’s your small guide to a huge problem.

By Alex Ward
World Politics
Why Britain’s prime minister just called a new election — and how it could backfireWhy Britain’s prime minister just called a new election — and how it could backfire
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It all hinges on how British voters really feel about Brexit.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Why Britain just (briefly) threatened to go to war with SpainWhy Britain just (briefly) threatened to go to war with Spain
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How do you say “wag the dog” in British?

By Jennifer Williams
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The UK has officially begun the Brexit process. Here’s what happens now.The UK has officially begun the Brexit process. Here’s what happens now.
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The UK and EU have two years to avoid disaster.

By Zack Beauchamp
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The British prime minister just told the world that the UK is serious about leaving the EUThe British prime minister just told the world that the UK is serious about leaving the EU
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Brexit architect Nigel Farage appears to be thrilled.

By Zeeshan Aleem