The Brexit-Poker in the UK, a twist follows the next: Now the Prime Minister May considers a deadline extension, however, is conceivable, but already the next debate in the Parliament.
It remains uncomfortable for the British Prime Minister, Theresa May. Today, Wednesday, in the afternoon (14 PM CET) will begin in the Parliament in London, a new debate on the further steps in the direction of Brexit. What amendment will be voted on amendments to the draft resolution of the government, decides, as always, the President of Parliament, John Bercow. And despite some concessions May have to reckon with defeats.
Distance from the uprising
Parliament Speaker John Bercow
On Tuesday night, they had a Rebellion in Parts of its group and of the Cabinet of Ministers seems first to turn away, by promising to let the deputies on a shift of the Brexits to the vote. It should be up to 12. March with your exit agreement fail again, will May represent the MP before the choice between leaving the EU without agreement and a “short extension”.
How long exactly is the EU exit could be moved, left open, May. The head of government stressed, however, that a shift of the Brexits about the end of June, was possible because great Britain would otherwise have to participate in the election to the European Parliament. This is the population in the light of the Brexit vote, however, will not wash with the Prime Minister.
Threat is built
Prime Minister Theresa May
The deputies had threatened, May the control of the Brexit-wrench method, in order to a withdrawal without an agreement on the 29. To prevent the March. Dozens of members of Parliament and some members of the Cabinet had announced to vote for an appropriate resolution and, hence, against the government.
A nonpartisan group wants to let a media report, according to the requirement of a second Brexit Referendum vote.
Corbyn under pressure
The Leader Of The Opposition Jeremy Corbyn, Labour Party
As a particularly exciting observer values, the question of how the leader of the opposition Jeremy Corbyn positioned to a second referendum. He had announced on Monday that his Labour party will back the demand for a further Referendum, should not shift the government on the Labour line of a close relationship with the EU.
The EU signalled openness to extending
The votes on a so-called No-Deal-Brexit and a displacement of the leaving the EU should, at the latest on 13. and 14. March to take place. “The United Kingdom on the 29. March only with the Express consent of the lower house without a Deal to escape,” said Theresa May. A subsequent unregulated outlet but more is possible. “If we have to, we will make a success out of a No-Deal-Brexit” said the British head of government.
EU Deputy head of the European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis indicated on Tuesday, the openness of the EU to move the Brexit, if it helps, “to reach an agreement or necessary clarifications to the agreement”. “If this amendment is now put formally, we are ready to consider and support potentially”, the Latvian EU politicians.
The EU-Brexitbeauftragte Michel Barnier made it clear that it depended solely on more time in the Brexit decision. Rather, a clear and irrevocable decision is required, he told the French radio station France Info.
“I do my Best to make a Deal to get,” said Barnier. But at the same time, he confirmed that the Irish Backstop is negotiable, with the the future Status of the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland is governed.
mak/kle (dpa, rtr)