Tuesday, October 22, 2019

UK GOVT LAUNCHES BREXIT LEGISLATION ATTEMPT

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is mounting what could be a last chance attempt to push his Brexit deal through Parliament.

Two key votes later (on Tuesday) will determine whether his Withdrawal Agreement Bill can become law by next week.

If the government loses either vote, it may be forced to accept a Brexit delay and is likely to push for an election.

Some lawmakers are angry about the limited amount of time being offered to scrutinise and amend the legislation.

But Conservative MP Alex Chalk says it's time to move quickly.

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