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Theresa May delays crucial vote until 17 days before Brexit

2019-02-25 10:58:18       source:The Times

February 25, 2019


Theresa May was told last night to rule out no-deal or face ministerial resignations after it emerged that she would make MPs wait until 17 days before Brexit for the crucial vote on her revised exit plan.


The prime minister revealed yesterday that she would not ask the Commons to ratify an amended divorce agreement this week, setting a new deadline of March 12.


The latest delay means that Downing Street will now spend the start of this week desperately attempting to head off cabinet resignations before MPs are given the opportunity to vote on Wednesday on a motion forcing Mrs May to delay Brexit if she cannot get her deal through by March 13.


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