Brexit: UK parliament takes no-deal Brexit off table

LONDON, 14 Mar 2019 [Fik/News Sources]: The House of Commons on Wednesday evening approved an amended government motion ruling out a no-deal Brexit.

The parliament vote came a day after Prime Minister Theresa May’s deal was heavily defeated for the second time.

May’s motion suggested to rule out a no-deal Brexit on March 29 but kept the possibility of a disorderly exit beyond that date as a bargaining chip.

However, an amendment by a group of MPs, which was approved before the vote, altered May’s motion to rule out a no-deal Brexit under any circumstances.

The amended motion was voted and approved by the MPs in a 321-278 vote with reports that some cabinet ministers abstained.

The House of Commons will vote on whether to seek a delay to Britain’s departure from the bloc on Thursday.

Speaking after two defeats on Wednesday evening, May said: “The motion we will table set out the fundamental choice facing this house.”