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What are the options for opposition parties to stop a no-deal Brexit?

MPs say it is still possible stop the UK leaving the EU without an agreement, Andrew Grice writes

Wednesday 28 August 2019 20:00 BST
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Labour's Jeremy Corbyn and other party leaders have been discussing ways to stop a no-deal Brexit
Labour's Jeremy Corbyn and other party leaders have been discussing ways to stop a no-deal Brexit (PA)

MPs trying to stop the UK crashing out of the EU on 31 October were dealt a blow by Boris Johnson’s decision to cut the number of Commons sitting days before then by holding a Queen’s Speech on 14 October. However, the MPs insist there are still several other routes open to them to stop no deal.

The options include:

A vote of no confidence in the government

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