British Prime Minister Theresa May bowed to intense political pressure and handed control of Brexit to Parliament. 9News
Her concession to Parliament on Tuesday comes ahead of a series of votes on Wednesday in which pro-EU lawmakers will try to force the government to rule out the "no-deal" Brexit and to seek an extension to the Brexit date if Parliament fails to back her deal.Businesses warn that without a deal Britain risks a chaotic departure that could disrupt trade between the UK and the EU, its biggest trading partner.
The EU is adamant that the legally binding withdrawal agreement can't be changed, though the bloc's negotiators are holding talks with UK Attorney General Geoffrey Cox about potential tweaks or additions around the margins.Mrs May has said a new vote on any revised Brexit deal won't be held this week and could come as late as March 12.
Labour on Monday took a step toward campaigning for a new Brexit referendum as a way to break the deadlock. The left-of-center party said it would back a second public vote if the House of Commons rejects its alternative Brexit plan.
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