Britain crashing out of the European Union with no deal in place is becoming an increasingly likely scenario, Germany's foreign minister said, after parliament in London rejected an agreement thrashed out by Prime Minister Theresa May and EU leaders.
"If this vote is not passed tonight, if this deal is not passed, then Brexit could be lost," she said before the vote."We must take what now seems to be the more difficult route but in the end the one that preserves our self-respect," said former foreign minister Boris Johnson, a favourite to succeed May if she steps down.
The EU has done everything it can to help get the Withdrawal Agreement over the line. The impasse can only be solved in theMarch 12, 2019 "With only 17 days left to 29 March, today's vote has significantly increased the likelihood of a 'no-deal' Brexit," the spokesman said. will consider the request and decide by unanimity. The smooth functioning of the EU institutions needs to be ensured.Hundreds of demonstrators protested outside Britain's parliament in rival camps on Tuesday, divided by Brexit but united against the deal that was overwhelmingly voted down by MPs.
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