London, April 4
British MPs have narrowly approved in favour of a bill seeking to delay Brexit as they attempt to avoid a no-deal exit from the European Union.
In a third reading, the House of Commons voted by 313 votes to 312 late on Wednesday, forcing Prime Minister Theresa May to seek an extension of the current Brexit date of April 12.
The Bill, put forward by Labour Party’s Yvette Cooper, now needs to be approved by the House of Lords before it becomes law. The European Union will also need to agree to a delay, the BBC reported.
The development came as talks between the government negotiators and Labour were set to continue throughout Thursday after May and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn agreed a “programme of work”.
A No 10 spokesman said both parties showed “flexibility” and “a commitment to bring the... uncertainty to a close”. Corbyn said the meeting was “useful, but inconclusive”, adding there had not been “as much change as (he) had expected” in May’s position. —IANS
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