By Ben Kerrigan-
The British parliament is still clueless about how to proceed with Brexit. Theresa May plans to ask the EU for an extension to the Brexit deadline in an attempt to break the deadlock in Parliament.
It comes after MPs again failed to agree on proposals for the next steps in the Brexit process.
After the Commons voted on four alternatives to Theresa May’s withdrawal deal, none of the alternatives gained a majority. The continued rejection of all proposed deals is weakening parliament’s credibility more and more, as time runs out for Britain to agree a deal to leave the EU. EU chiefs are already preparing for a no deal scenario which economic experts believe could be very bad for the British economy.
The prime minister is set to hold an urgent crucial cabinet meeting to decide what to do, and whether to present her deal to MPs one final time. There is little hope that parliament, which has been divided ever since the bungled deal between the Uk and the EU was agreed. Critics are convinced the deal will spell doom for the Uk, and create a dangerous political future for Uk and Irish relation. The DUP are strongly against the deal.
Theresa May plans to meet Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in an attempt to forge a plan on the future relationship with the EU. Mr Corbyn has happily welcomed the idea of a meeting with Ms May, and would ensure plans for a customs union and protection of workers’ rights were on the table.
Earlier today, EU’s chief negotiator, Donald Tusk through the last card of another referendum as the only way Britain to obtain an extension to leave The EU. Tusk said the UK would have to hold a referendum, general election, or some kind of other “political process” if it wants to delay Brexit again, the EU’s chief negotiator has said.
Mr Barnier confirmed that the EU would accommodate any move by MPs to try and soften Brexit, stating that deals like the so-called “Norway option” or a customs union had always been on the table.