Brexit

[Bernnie Federko]

British snap election possible as MPs prepare to block no-deal Brexit


Developing: Britain’s Parliament is poised to block Prime Minister Boris Johnson from pulling the country out of the European Union on Oct. 31 without an agreement, setting the stage for what could lead to a snap election.


An alliance of opposition MPs and some Conservatives are aiming to prevent a no-deal Brexit with a vote tonight on legislation that would force the government to request a three-month extension to the deadline if there was no agreement with the EU by Oct. 19. If the motion passes, the Prime Minister’s office says he’ll call an early election for Oct. 14.

 

[SneakyPete]

Even Boris Johnson's brother resigned.

 

[Bernnie Federko]

Even Boris Johnson's brother resigned.

This was the opposite of "stepping down to spend more time with family." In fact, less

 

[Bernnie Federko]

MPs rejected the Prime Minister’s second attempt in less than a week to call an early election, prompting the Queen to prorogue Parliament until Oct. 14 at Johnson’s request.


What comes next: Time is running out as Johnson seeks to secure an exit deal while fulfilling his promise to leave the European Union on Oct. 31. So far, no negotiations with the EU have been scheduled.


The Irish border factor: Johnson opposes the backstop plan put forward by former prime minister Theresa May, which would have kept the border open and left Britain closely tied to the EU. But Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said “no backstop is no deal for us” unless a concrete alternative is offered, and he’s yet to receive a proposal despite meeting yesterday with Johnson.

 

[SneakyPete]

Watch the whole thing with sound it's amazing.


flying flamigo

 

[Bernnie Federko]

Watch the whole thing with sound it's amazing.


flying flamigo

 

[formerly]

Watch the whole thing with sound it's amazing.


flying flamigo

It's pretty cool watching the happenings of the UK parliament. They broadcast it on YouTube and you can see the whole unedited thing. Members of Parliament yell and interrupt each other constantly, requesting the current speaker to yield, and frequently it's in such a state that the Speaker of the House calls for Order! It's not everyday that members from the same party vote against the ruling government, and this Speaker is pretty entertaining.