British lawmakers opposed to a no-deal Brexit will seek to take control of parli...
LONDON - British lawmakers opposed to a no-deal Brexit will seek to take control of parliamentary time on Wednesday to pass legislation which would force Prime Minister Boris Johnson to seek a three-month delay to Brexit.
A member of the media sets up a TV camera in front of the Houses of the Parliament in London, Britain, September 2, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls The lawmakers will first put down a motion for an emergency debate on Tuesday. If approved by a vote in parliament on Tuesday, they would then take control of business in parliament from 1400 GMT on Wednesday.This is what the legislation would do:1) Reach a deal with the EU, which is the approved by parliament- If neither of these has happened, the government must write to the European Union seeking an extension until Jan 31, 2020.
- If either of these conditions are met after the letter is sent, then the government can withdraw or amend the letter.
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