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In reply to the discussion: Boris Johnson is in deep doo doo - he was humiliated. [View all]saidsimplesimon
(7,888 posts)1. This is good news.
I just spent a wee bit of time reading about this topic and found this helpful in understanding the mind of our former masters on Brexit. (big smile)
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/uk-parliament-takes-back-control-of-brexit-agenda-from-boris-johnson-2019-09-03?mod=mw_theo_homepage
U.K. Parliament takes back control of Brexit agenda; Boris Johnson to call general election
Published: Sept 3, 2019 5:37 p.m. ET
Vote could come Wednesday that would prevent no-deal Brexit on Oct. 31
LONDON British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a major defeat in Parliament on Tuesday night as rebellious lawmakers voted to seize control of the Brexit agenda. The prime minister immediately said he would call for a new general election.
The 328 to 301 vote cleared the way for Johnsons opponents to introduce a bill Wednesday that would prevent Britain from leaving the European Union without a deal Oct. 31.
The cross-party rebels are determined to prevent a no-deal Brexit because of fears it would gravely damage the economy, and the vote came hours after Johnson suffered key defections from his party, losing a working majority in Parliament.
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There's talk that when he loses tomorrow night, he just won't take the bill to be signed by the
OnDoutside
Sep 2019
#2
Oh yes. He's quite well educated and intellectual. "He feigns his shambolic appearance." Righto!
emmaverybo
Sep 2019
#63
That's funny because the BBC is reporting that He is releasing their seats from being "under the Tor
grantcart
Sep 2019
#45
He removed the Tory whip from them - they're now sitting in Parliament as INDEPENDENTS
TubbersUK
Sep 2019
#58
Hence the logic of making a TOTAL separation between monarchy & politics. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Sep 2019
#68
I predicted the internet would weaken democracies. Happened very fast. First
applegrove
Sep 2019
#27