May Considers Putting Divorce Bill to Parliament: Brexit Update

Theresa May is facing the latest challenge to her leadership as frustration among lawmakers grows. Talks with Labour aimed at finding a consensus on leaving the EU resume, with the government testing support before putting a key bit of Brexit legislation to Parliament next week.

Labour is unlikely to back the Withdrawal Agreement Bill in Parliament (see 11.40 a.m.) unless there’s significant movement from the government to compromise on its Brexit red lines, according to two people familiar with the party’s position in talks.