must now wait to hear from the heads of the EU27 after his plans to fast-track his Withdrawal Agreement Bill through the Commons before the Halloween deadline hit the buffers.There was anger in Downing Street after MPs rejected Mr Johnson’s plan to push through the legislation approving his deal with the EU in just three days by 322 votes to 308.
Mr Johnson told MPs he would ‘pause’ the WAB until the EU takes a decision on whether to grant another Brexit delay.A spokeswoman for European Commission said they have taken note of Tuesday night’s result and ‘expects the UK Government to inform us about the next steps’.European Council President Donald Tusk later said he will recommend the EU accept the UK’s request for a Brexit extension.supports HTML5 videoThere is a desire for more time to scrutinise the legislation, yes.
Under the terms of the Benn Act, which was passed against the PM’s wishes, the Prime Minister was compelled to write to the EU asking for a three-month Brexit extension if he had not secured a deal by 11pm UK time on October 19.He told the Commons: ‘I will not negotiate a delay with the EU, and neither does the law compel me to do so.
I wouldn't say confused. I'd say bored to the back teeth of this complete mess. Couldn't organise a shag in a brothel.
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