U.K.’s May Delays Brexit Vote in Face of Broad Opposition
Decision raises the chances that Britain could leave the EU with no agreement, an option that risks widespread economic disruption
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May delayed a critical parliamentary vote on her Brexit bill which led to a rowdy confrontation with lawmakers. Photo: ROB PINNEY/LONDON NEWS PICTURES/ZUMA PRESS
LONDON—British Prime Minister Theresa May delayed a critical parliamentary vote on her proposal to leave the European Union, throwing both her government and her plans for the U.K.’s exit from the bloc into disarray.
The postponement came after several British cabinet members urged Ms. May to pull the vote scheduled for Tuesday rather than suffer a potentially large parliamentary loss that risked toppling her government and throwing Brexit talks into even greater chaos. The British pound dropped to its lowest level in more...