The UK government is set to table a fresh amendment to the Withdrawal Bill, calling for the country to be a part of a customs agreement, rather than a customs union with the EU. A spokesman said it was "likely" that MPs would vote against any deal which did not include an agreement on tariffs. Former education secretary Nicky Morgan said the compromise had bought prime minister Theresa May some "breathing space", but warned pro-EU MPs could still vote against her in future.
The UK government is set to table a fresh amendment to the Withdrawal Bill, calling for the country to be a part of a customs agreement, rather than a customs union with the EU. The move is an attempt to appease Tory rebels ahead of several key parliamentary votes on the legislation. Former education secretary Nicky Morgan said the compromise had bought prime minister Theresa May some "breathing space", but warned pro-EU MPs could still vote against her in future.