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UK MPs debate ahead of planned vote on legislation to stop no-deal Brexit (WATCH LIVE) | |
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UK MPs have reconvened after the summer recess and are debating ahead of a planned vote on new legislation which would prevent a no-deal Brexit. | |
The vote is expected to take place around 10pm GMT. | |
The tension in parliament between lawmakers and Prime Minister Boris Johnson could ultimately lead to a snap election. | |
The bill, tabled by Labour’s Hilary Benn, chair of the Exiting the European Union Select Committee, could cause a significant blow to Johnson, who has repeatedly promised to take Britain out of the EU, with or without a deal, by October 31. | |
The new law calls for the prime minister to obtain an extension to Article 50 from the EU that runs to “11pm on 31 January 2020.” | The new law calls for the prime minister to obtain an extension to Article 50 from the EU that runs to “11pm on 31 January 2020.” |
Johnson has called the bill an attempt to "chop the legs from under" his government. A number of high-profile cabinet ministers, including Michael Gove and Gavin Williamson, have suggested that the government may ignore any new law that further delays Brexit. | Johnson has called the bill an attempt to "chop the legs from under" his government. A number of high-profile cabinet ministers, including Michael Gove and Gavin Williamson, have suggested that the government may ignore any new law that further delays Brexit. |