UK MPs are running out of time to prevent the prime minister, Boris Johnson, from implementing a no-deal Brexit, the Institute for Government (IfG) has warned in a report. The thinktank said that if Mrs May fails to secure an agreement with Brussels by March next year, she will be unable to trigger Article 50 and start negotiations on leaving the EU without parliamentary approval. Even a no-confidence motion may backfire, as a general election could be scheduled post-Brexit, IfG's Brexit programme director Joe Owen said. However. he added that such a tactic could "raise big questions for the civil service" and face a challenge in court.
UK MPs are running out of time to prevent the prime minister, Boris Johnson, from implementing a no-deal Brexit, the Institute for Government (IfG) has warned in a report. Politicians need "new tactics" against Johnson, who is unlikely to consider additional amendments or motions, and may not bring forward primary legislation before 31 October, IfG said. Even a no-confidence motion may backfire, as a general election could be scheduled post-Brexit, IfG's Brexit programme director Joe Owen said. However. he added that such a tactic could "raise big questions for the civil service" and face a challenge in court.