Will MPs get another ‘meaningful vote’ on Brexit next week?
Analysis: With the PM still desperate for a breakthrough in Brussels, it is possible that MPs will be left debating amendments to a neutral motion on Valentine’s Day, says Ashley Cowburn
Three weeks ago Theresa May suffered the greatest defeat of a British prime minister in modern political history, throwing the Brexit process – and timetable – into chaos.
Given the uncertainty at Westminster and the ongoing deadlock over an exit deal, the parliamentary schedule is not set in stone and could theoretically change.
Addressing MPs on Thursday, Commons leader Andrea Leadsom said the prime minster will next week update the chamber about Brexit; something, of course, Ms May vowed to do after her deal was resoundingly rejected.
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