The House of Commons could block Boris Johnson's ability to force a no-deal Brexit if he becomes prime minister in a knife-edge vote on Thursday.
The House of Commons will vote on Thursday on whether to neutralise Boris Johnson's power to force through a no-deal Brexit. Members of Parliament will vote on a measure which aims to prevent the next prime minister, likely to be Johnson, from shutting down parliament in October to force a no-deal exit. The vote is expected to be very close. One rebel Conservative MP told Business Insider:"If he doesn't feel he can get away with it, he won't go for it...
The House of Commons will vote on Thursday on whether to neutralise Boris Johnson's power to force through a no-deal Brexit. Members of Parliament will vote on a measure which aims to prevent the next prime minister, likely to be Johnson, from shutting down parliament in October to force a no-deal exit. The vote is expected to be very close. One rebel Conservative MP told Business Insider:"If he doesn't feel he can get away with it, he won't go for it...
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