UK Parliament Takes Step Toward Passing Brexit Deal Implementing Bill
The United Kingdom Parliament on Dec. 20 voted 358-234 to advance implementing legislation for the U.K.’s transition deal for its withdrawal from the European Union. The bill’s passage on its “second reading” means it will now head to committee, where…
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amendments will be considered before the full Parliament votes on final passage of the bill after its “third reading.” A new provision added to the bill would legally prohibit the U.K. government from extending the transition period past Dec. 31, 2020, which has some worried about the prospect of a no-deal Brexit or a rushed final agreement with the EU (see 1912130063). Further parliamentary debate is currently set for Jan. 7-9, 2020, according to a BBC report. Once passed, the bill would also have to be rubber-stamped by the House of Lords.