By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/british-lawmakers-reject-no-deal-brexit Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter British lawmakers reject ‘no-deal’ Brexit World Mar 13, 2019 3:37 PM EDT Britain’s Parliament has voted to reject having the country leave the European Union without a divorce agreement, a decision that lessens but does not remove the chance of a chaotic “no-deal” Brexit. The vote Wednesday night also increases the chances that Britain’s exit from the bloc will be delayed. British lawmakers voted 312 to 308 for a motion that “rejects the United Kingdom leaving the European Union without a Withdrawal Agreement and a Framework for the Future relationship.” The vote has political but not legal force. A no-deal Brexit could still happen unless Britain and the EU ratify a divorce agreement or Britain decides to cancel its departure. British lawmakers now plan to vote Thursday on whether to ask the EU to delay the country’s March 29 departure day. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Britain’s Parliament has voted to reject having the country leave the European Union without a divorce agreement, a decision that lessens but does not remove the chance of a chaotic “no-deal” Brexit. The vote Wednesday night also increases the chances that Britain’s exit from the bloc will be delayed. British lawmakers voted 312 to 308 for a motion that “rejects the United Kingdom leaving the European Union without a Withdrawal Agreement and a Framework for the Future relationship.” The vote has political but not legal force. A no-deal Brexit could still happen unless Britain and the EU ratify a divorce agreement or Britain decides to cancel its departure. British lawmakers now plan to vote Thursday on whether to ask the EU to delay the country’s March 29 departure day. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now