British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday suffered another parliamentary blow over Brexit as MPs have backed a bill to block a no-deal Brexit, which could trigger a snap general election next month. Opposition MPs and Tory rebels ensured the bill to prevent Britain leaving the EU without a deal in ace passed its first stage of reading by 329 votes to 300.
Copyright © 2019 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service