Tuesday, May 21, 2019

UK CABINET AGREES 'NEW' BREXIT OFFER FOR MPs

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's cabinet has agreed a plan for a Brexit bill that can be put before lawmakers next month.

She's promised a 'bold, new' offer to MPs that can be voted on in early June.

It contains elements designed to appease Brexiteer MPs in her own party - but also measures on workers rights and environmental protections she hopes will satisfy Labour parliamentarians.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Downing Street insists it is a fresh proposal.

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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Downing Street does hope it can encourage Labour to back it.

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