BREAKING: New PM Johnson fails Wednesday in his bid to hold new elections — one of two major blows to his plans for Brexit.
On one side are those who argue that being a member of the E.U. has led to decades of peace and prosperity. And most economists believe leaving the union without agreements covering trade, immigration and other issues will do great harm to the economy.
The debate over Brexit — and whether to leave regardless of an agreement — has consumed a number of the ruling Conservatives’ leading lights, including former Prime Minister David Cameron, who stepped down after calling for the 2016 referendum to resolve a debate long roiling the party. Johnson’s predecessor, Theresa May, also resigned after failing to win support for the exit deal she painstakingly negotiated with the E.U.
“I am truly very sad that it should end in this way, and it is my most fervent hope that this house will rediscover the spirit of compromise, humility and understanding that will enable us finally to push ahead with the vital work in the interests of the whole country,” a choaked-up Soames told Parliament earlier on Wednesday.
“This government will take this country out of the European Union on October the 31st,” a defiant Johnson told Parliament earlier.
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