U.K.’s May Has Reasons to Worry Despite Her Brexit Law Victory
- Risks ahead on economy, offer to rebels of vote on final deal
- Bill passes House of Commons unscathed but Lords scrutiny next
MIT's Van Reenen Warns of Brexit's Big Costs for U.K.
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Theresa May’s latest Brexit victory should leave her happy -- but might ultimately come at a price.
Late on Wednesday, the prime minister persuaded the House of Commons to back her original 137-word draft law to start the withdrawal from the European Union. Her only concession to lawmakers was that Parliament should get an early vote on the final pact.