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Denzil_DC

(8,106 posts) Sat Oct 19, 2019, 08:51 AM Oct 2019

Letwin amendment passes [View all]

322 for the amendment
306 against it

Johnson now has to write to the EU requesting an extension to the Brexit deadline.

A major factor in tipping the vote by such a margin was the DUP voting for it.

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Letwin amendment passes [View all] Denzil_DC Oct 2019 OP

Yeah but he just said he won't... Soph0571 Oct 2019 #1

He's full of bluster and shit, as usual. Denzil_DC Oct 2019 #3

Lord Dyson (no relation) on how the law stands: Denzil_DC Oct 2019 #8

Wonder what Johnson's next move is rurallib Oct 2019 #2

The Tories have walked out of the Commons Mike 03 Oct 2019 #4

That was telegraphed by No. 10 earlier if the Letwin amendment passed. Denzil_DC Oct 2019 #5

Thank you. Mike 03 Oct 2019 #6

I don't think it'll happen now. Denzil_DC Oct 2019 #7

OK, the House of Commons has now officially adjourned till Monday, Denzil_DC Oct 2019 #9

"I'd rather be dead & in a ditch" BooScout Oct 2019 #10

Boris Johnson confirms he will seek Brexit delay, says Brussels muriel_volestrangler Oct 2019 #11

The three letters Johnson sent to Tusk tonight: Denzil_DC Oct 2019 #12