Brexit hangs in the balance as a divided parliament debates when, how and even whether it should happenBoris Johnson. Picture: REUTERS/PHIL NOBLE
In a rare victory, MPs voted 329 to 299 in favour of Johnson’s Brexit deal at an important second reading, which would open the agreement up to debate and possible amendment. It was the first time parliament has signalled support for a deal on how Britain would leave the EU, although still at an early stage in the legislative process.
The next step, he said, would be waiting for the EU to respond to a request to delay the October 31 Brexit date, which Johnson reluctantly sent to Brussels on Saturday after being forced to do so by MPs.
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