Fresh Brexit hell-drama, folks. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson just lost an important vote on Brexit in Parliament. No one knows what happens next, but everyone agrees it will be bad.
Opponents of a no-deal Brexit are planning to introduce a new bill that orders “British Trump,” as Boris Johnson has recently been ridiculed, to seek an extension to the deadline for Brexit, rather than allowing the UK to leave the European Union without a deal.
Welcome to British politics. What's happening? No one knows. Is it good? Probably not. Who is that guy? Fuck knows. Does it make sense? Of course not.
— TechnicallyRon (@TechnicallyRon) September 3, 2019
The vote was 328 to 301.
From the BBC:
Tory rebels and opposition MPs have defeated the government in the first stage of their attempt to pass a law designed to prevent a no-deal Brexit.
The Commons voted 328 to 301 to take control of the agenda, meaning they can bring forward a bill seeking to delay the UK’s exit date.
In response, the prime minister said he would bring forward a motion for an early general election.
Jeremy Corbyn said the bill should be passed before an election was held.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirms government will
table motion to hold general election— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) September 3, 2019
More at BBC News on the key defection that led to this dramatic defeat.
Breaking: UK PM Boris Johnson loses key vote on Brexit. Opponents of a no-deal Brexit plan to introduce a bill ordering him to seek an extension to Brexit deadline rather than let the country leave European Union without a deal. Vote was 328 to 301.
— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) September 3, 2019
A British person is shouting "SPARE US THE THEATRICS" very loudly in Parliament right now.
— Lois Beckett (@loisbeckett) September 3, 2019
Before trying to hold an election @BorisJohnson should get a #Brexit delay bill through Parliament, says @jeremycorbyn.
— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) September 3, 2019
If you're there, Nigel, then yes, it will be a very dark place.
Also, this is second-rate Orwellian shit. https://t.co/YHhNzH0K7k
— Ed Bott (@edbott) September 3, 2019
This is what has been unleashed. Those responsible have to be held to account for what they have done, and what is being threatened as a consequence. https://t.co/q8y6Jg8PdV
— Owen Jones? (@OwenJones84) September 3, 2019
High drama, indeed! In a showdown with Boris Johnson, opposition and rebel lawmakers move to stymie the UK prime minister's plans for an abrupt Brexit. Johnson has said such a move would prompt a snap election. Your move, Boris. https://t.co/aYgVLuqQSm via @MaximColch
— JamesVGrimaldi (@JamesVGrimaldi) September 3, 2019
Nice gag from @Anna_Soubry "Tonight's vote made even the leader of the House (Rees-Mogg) sit up".
MPs Shout 'Sit Up' As Jacob Rees-Mogg Lounges Across The Commons Bencheshttps://t.co/pTYYH1YcLr— Paul Waugh (@paulwaugh) September 3, 2019
This Brexit thing sure seems like a political winner https://t.co/srd36fOvDB
— Eric Geller (@ericgeller) September 3, 2019
Dr Philip Lee, who just crossed the floor of the commons, explains what was the straw that broke the camels back? Jacob Rees-Mogg's disgraceful behaviour. pic.twitter.com/Bcx4sd4rqz
— Brexitshambles (@brexit_sham) September 3, 2019
Very, very significant words from @jeremycorbyn. "Get the bill through first!"
I'm told that Labour will support a snap election motion as soon as the bill to stop no deal becomes law (which may be on Friday afternoon).— Paul Waugh (@paulwaugh) September 3, 2019
Theresa May voted with the government
— Sebastian Payne (@SebastianEPayne) September 3, 2019
Makes it sound like guerrillas just took an airport on the outskirts of town https://t.co/CXn1GHIR09
— Matt Ford (@fordm) September 3, 2019
This is the scene outside of Parliament today.
Where Boris Johnson has just lost his majority.
Protest works.pic.twitter.com/4QgngjFige
— Joshua Potash ? (@JoshuaPotash) September 3, 2019
THE REBEL ALLIANCE (2019) https://t.co/EeddfLG7xX
— Igor Bobic (@igorbobic) September 3, 2019
21 rebel Tories cont:
– Margot James
– Oliver Letwin
– Anne Milton
– Caroline Noakes
– Antionette Sandbach
– Sir Nicholas Soames
– Rory Stewart
– Ed Vaizey— Sebastian Payne (@SebastianEPayne) September 3, 2019