5 Sep 2019

British MPs debating bill to block no-deal Brexit

From Morning Report, 6:09 am on 5 September 2019

MPs have backed a bill to block a no-deal Brexit, which could trigger Boris Johnson to seek a general election.

Opposition MPs and Tory rebels ensured the bill passed its first stage by 329 votes to 300.

If it is passed in full, it will force the Prime Minister Boris Johnson to ask for an extension to 31st of October Brexit deadline if a deal has not been agreed with the EU.

RNZ correspondent in London is Olly Barratt, he spoke to Susie Ferguson.