Tuesday, March 12, 2019

MAY FACING BREXIT VOTE DEFEAT

UK MPs look set to vote against a Brexit deal later, despite 'changes' being won by British negotiators.

The DUP party of Northern Ireland, and a Brexiteer grouping of Conservative MPs, say they cannot support the agreement.

This after the UK's Attorney General published legal advice which suggests the UK could still find itself tied to EU rules indefinitely if the bloc didn't agree to it leaving.

Prime Minister Theresa May insists the deal she's reached with Brussels should be voted for to avoid losing out on Brexit entirely.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the idea of revoking Brexit completely is not yet the most likely outcome.

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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Mrs May's been speaking to the Commons despite knowing defeat is likely.
 
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