Brexit in chaos as parliament rejects rush decision on Boris Johnson’s deal
Brexit hangs in the balance as a divided parliament debates when, how and even whether it should happen
22 October 2019 - 21:13
London — Britain’s departure from the European Union was thrown into chaos on Tuesday after parliament rejected Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s swift timetable to ratify his exit deal, prompting him to halt the legislation while he awaits word from Brussels.
As the clock ticks down to the latest October 31 deadline for Britain’s departure, Brexit is hanging in the balance as a divided parliament debates when, how and even whether it should happen...
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