PM Johnson looks certain to finally pass a Brexit deal in Parliament on Friday after years of political deadlock. So Brexit will be 'done,' right? The most likely answer is no.
On Thursday, his fledgling government will present its legislative program in what's known as the Queen's Speech. putting Brexit to a second referendumBut the divorce — always meant to be the easy part — is simply the end of the beginning of the process of withdrawal. Next comes the negotiation on the future post-marital relationship with Europe.— suggesting that certain European demands might clash with his own.
First, the United Kingdom will enter a transition period until December 2020, acting like an E.U. member while negotiations continue. Johnson has already signaled he will rule out extending this date. Johnson's allies say this will give him leverage by convincing Europe he means business. But this act of brinkmanship also increases the chance of the U.K.
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