Lawmakers back plan to hinder a no-deal Brexit push

UK lawmakers back plan to hinder a no-deal Brexit push

Anti-Brexit protesters hold EU flags as they demonstrate outside the Houses of Parliament, as uncertainty over Brexit continues, in London, Britain, April 11, 2019. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

Boris Johnson, the favourite to take over as leader and run Britain’s exit from the European Union, has argued the country should leave the EU on Oct. 31 even if no formal transition deal has been agreed. On Tuesday, lawmakers voted 294 to 293 in favour of a change to legislation passing through parliament which would require ministers to make fortnightly reports on progress towards re-establishing Northern Ireland’s collapsed executive.

Nevertheless, those hoping to stop a no-deal Brexit believe the plan could require parliament to be in session throughout the run-up to Brexit day, complicating any bid by Britain’s new prime minister to suspend, or “prorogue” the legislature.

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