Guardian: May Endures Historic Defeat

The United Kingdom scrambles on what to do next after Parliament soundly rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan. After a campaign of misleading information and interference by foreign interests, British voters narrowly approved exit from the European Union in June 2016. Numerous trade, security and immigration agreements formed over the course of decades have long guided British individuals, businesses and anyone doing business in the country. The attempt to untangle so many ties during a two-year period ending in March heightened uncertainty and dissatisfaction, weakening Britain. Economists agree a hard Brexit with no deal is terrible for both Britain and the European Union. May negotiated her doomed deal with the European Union and warned a better deal is not forthcoming. Still, members of the British parliament tried offering amendments that would have required a return to the negotiating table and approval from 27 other EU members. Jean-Claude Juncker has rearranged his schedule to return to Brussels for possible emergency talks. – YaleGlobal