A bill blocking a no-deal Brexit is on course to pass into law before Parliament is suspended next week. The British Parliament's upper chamber, the House of Lords, voted early Thursday to push through the bill.
Germany’s economy minister is urging British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to present proposals for a post-Brexit relationship with the European Union, saying Britain’s departure will bring “burdens on both sides.”
Altmaier says, “It’s not just about the issue of a deal or no deal, but about the time after the exit: we urgently need clarity on what the future relationship will look like.” The British Parliament’s upper chamber, the House of Lords, voted early Thursday to push through the bill.But in a session that lasted until 1.30 a.m. in London, peers agreed to return the bill to the Commons on Monday for any amendments before passing into law.
Johnson is looking for ways to bring about a national election after rebellious British lawmakers moved to block his plan to leave the European Union next month without a divorce deal and rejected his call to trigger a snap poll.Prime Minister Boris Johnson is looking for new ways to bring about a national election after rebellious British lawmakers rejected his call to trigger a snap poll and moved to block his plan to leave the European Union next month without a divorce deal.
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