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MPs who want to block no-deal Brexit 'running out of options' says leading think tank
The Institute for Government (IfG) said time is running out to come up with a mechanism to prevent the UK from being taken put of the EU on October 31 against Parliament’s wishes.
In a new report, the group said MPs would “need new tactics” than the ones used against Theresa May earlier this year, because her successor Boris Johnson does not need to pass legislation for a no-deal.
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The think tank's Brexit programme director Joe Owen said: “MPs looking to force the government into a change of approach face a huge challenge when Parliament returns.
“Even if they can assemble a majority for something, they may find few opportunities to make their move – and time is running out.”
MPs would still be left with the "nuclear option" of passing a motion of no confidence in Mr Johnson, but the report said that might not work either.
In a new report, the group said MPs would “need new tactics” than the ones used against Theresa May earlier this year, because her successor Boris Johnson does not need to pass legislation for a no-deal.
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The think tank's Brexit programme director Joe Owen said: “MPs looking to force the government into a change of approach face a huge challenge when Parliament returns.
“Even if they can assemble a majority for something, they may find few opportunities to make their move – and time is running out.”
MPs would still be left with the "nuclear option" of passing a motion of no confidence in Mr Johnson, but the report said that might not work either.
[link:https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk/constitution/news/105857/mps-who-want-block-no-deal-brexit-running-out-options-says-leading|
Time is running out. It feels like we are in an all or nothing period in our history.
