Live Updates: UK MPs Continue Debates as Johnson Launches New Bid to Push for Vote on Brexit Deal
The situation remains unclear as the UK government and Parliament pursue different Brexit options: while the MPs required Prime Minister Boris Johnson to ask Brussels for another extension, the Tory leader refused to sign their letter to the EU, stressing that the country would leave the bloc by 31 October.
The United Kingdom is preparing for debates on Brexit, and a possible vote in Parliament after a series of controversial steps carried out by both London and Brussels.
According to reports, the EU is ready to postpone the deadline until 31 January 2020, while the British Cabinet is still determined to carry out Brexit by the end of this month, stating that any delay would be harmful to both sides.
The UK and the EU struck a new divorce deal on Thursday following days of intense talks. Now Johnson has to get support for his agreement in the House of Commons in order to put an end to the Brexit saga after over 3 years of disagreements and lead the country from the bloc.
MPs, however, may be attempting to amend the deal in order to include provisions on the customs union or even request a confirmatory public referendum, which Johnson and his supporters oppose.New messages
21:41’We’re in Situation When Country is Pro-Brexit and Parliament is Pro-Remain’ – UK-Based Analyst’We’re in Situation When Country is Pro-Brexit and Parliament is Pro-Remain’ – UK-Based Analyst21:40 21.10.2019On 21 October, the British Parliament yet again refused to consider the Brexit deal concluded by Prime Minister Johnson and the EU on 17 October. UK-based analyst Adam Garrie has explained what the future may hold for Johnson in the nine days left before the deadline.
19:51Programme Motion to be Debated on Tuesday – UK House of Commons Leader
18:41UK’s Labour Leader Corbyn Mocks Johnson for Sending Brexit Delay Letter”Despite having told the British public over and over again he would never do it, the letter has in fact been sent. The extension allows this House the space to scrutinise the prime minister’s Brexit deal”, Corbyn said.
18:31EU Considering Boris Johnson’s Delay Letter”This was sent in compliance with section 1 of the Benn Act,” Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay said. “The president of the European Council has accepted the request as valid and indicated he is considering it and consulting with member states.”
17:44UK Parl’t Speaker Bercow Blocks New Vote on Johnson’s Brexit DealUK Parl’t Speaker Bercow Blocks New Vote on Johnson’s Brexit Deal17:42 21.10.2019Previously, the Parliament ordered Prime Minister Boris Johnson to request a Brexit delay despite him successfully negotiating a new Brexit deal with the EU. Johnson refused to sign the request, which was sent to the EU, instead insisting on the previous 31 October divorce deadline.
17:38Today’s Motion Seeks Approval For Same Things As Saturday’s – House Of Commons Speaker”There are two issues: one of substance, the other of circumstance. Today’s motion seeks approval for same things as Saturday’s. It is clear the motions are in substance the same. This matter was decided fewer than 49 hours ago”, said John Bercow, Speaker of the lower house.
17:09’Agreeing the Withdrawal Agreement is Self-Evidently in Our Economic Interest’ – Finance Minister Javid”My starting point is that agreeing the Withdrawal Agreement is self-evidently in our economic interest. It would bring an end to the damaging uncertainty and delay of the past years, and allow businesses to get on with taking decisions, including around recruitment and investment”, finance minister Sajid Javid said in the letter.
15:30There is Still Risk of No-Deal Scenario – Brexit Secretary BarclayBarclay explained that the risk remains because the EU has not agreed to a delay and the House of Commons has not agreed the deal.
15:02Nobody is Interested in Another Brexit Delay – ParisNo one wants another delay to Brexit, a French diplomatic source said on Saturday, after UK lawmakers passed an amendment calling for Boris Johnson to ask for another Brexit postponement.
14:43Scottish Court Continuing to Check PM Johnson on Upholding Benn Act During Brexit Talks
14:39Washington Happy to Strike Deal With UK Soon After Brexit – US Secretary of Commerce Ross“We have made very clear to Boris Johnson and to the others there that we are happy to do a deal very quickly with the UK”, Ross said on Monday.
13:48Brussels Launches Ratification Procedure of Renewed Brexit Deal – EU Commission
13:31Government is Against Remaining in Customs Union, Launching 2nd Brexit Referendum – PM Johnson’s SpokesmanAccording to the PM’s spokesman, the Cabinet won’t hold a vote on the Brexit plan if MPs attempt to change it. © REUTERS / Parliament TV
12:55Short Technical Brexit Delay is Possible – German Foreign Minister Maas
12:00European Shares Rising Amid Hopes for Brexit Deal Success
11:34Commons on Threshold of New ‘Meaningful’ Vote on Boris Johnson’s Brexit Deal After Saturday’s FiascoCommons on Threshold of New ‘Meaningful’ Vote on Boris Johnson’s Brexit Deal After Saturday’s Fiasco08:58 21.10.2019Parliamentarians were welcome to have their say on the newly struck deal with the EU on Saturday, but the vote got out of hand after an amendment triggering the September Benn Act on a Brexit extension was proposed by a Tory MP
10:56DUP Lawmaker Shannon Rules Out Support for Customs Union Amendment”We are clear where we stand on the customs union as something that we cannot support and will not support, and I believe that that will be the stance we will have later on when we see the wording”, Democratic Unionist Party legislator Jim Shannon said.
09:55UK PM Will Attempt to Pass Brexit Deal This Week – German Minister
09:41No Need to Delay Brexit Deadline Unless it’s Absolutely Necessary – French MinisterFrance’s Secretary of State for European Affairs Amélie de Montchalin announced on Monday that the EU can’t be paralysed over uncertainty related to Brexit. She noted that the current status is even more unclear than the no-deal scenario, which poses numerous dangers to the bloc.
