Labour Divisions Surface Over Referendum Strategy: Brexit Update
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Prime Minister Theresa May defends her deal in Parliament after a government study showed that all Brexit outcomes will leave the economy worse off.
The Government confirmed its plan for the Parliamentary debate in which lawmakers will be able to approve or reject Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal. The so-called Program Motion which details the arrangements says up to six amendments will be voted on, chosen by Speaker of the House John Bercow. The government intends to allocate five 8-hour sessions to debate the motion: Dec. 4-6 and 10-11, with votes taking place on the final day. These sort of details are normally agreed beforehand with the main opposition party.