May defeated in parliament, MPs create new obstacle to no-deal Brexit
2019-01-09 09:35:01 source：CNBC
January 8, 2019
British Prime Minister Theresa May's government suffered a defeat in parliament on Tuesday when MPs who oppose leaving the European Union without an accord won a vote on creating a new obstacle to a no-deal Brexit.
The 303 to 296 defeat means that the government needs explicit parliamentary approval to leave the EU without a deal before it can use certain powers relating to taxation law. May's office had earlier played down the technical impact of defeat.
The defeat highlights May's weak position as leader of a minority government, a divided party, and a critical parliament just days before she is due to hold a pivotal vote on whether to approve the Brexit deal she has negotiated with the EU.
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