British Parliament Delays Vote on Brexit Withdrawal
October 19, 2019-During a rare Saturday session, the British parliament voted 322-306 to delay a vote on a deal that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson negotiated with the European Commission.
The postponement dealt a blow to Johnson's plan to allow Britain to exit the European Union in its October 31 Brexit while averting economic shocks to consumers, businesses and citizens.
Members of the Labour Party overwhelmingly voted for the amendment to postpone while Conservative Party members voted against it.
Down to the Wire
The delay is seen as a defeat for Johnson who has promised to steer Britain out of the EU on October 31 with or without a deal.
A no-deal exit could mean economic disruptions, including food, fuel and medicine shortages, price hikes, problems at ports and...