Conservative MP Oliver Letwin and Labour MP Sarah Wollaston have tabled a Finance Bill amendment limiting the government's spending power should a no-deal Brexit situation occur, potentially bringing about a scenario similar to the current US federal government shutdown. The amendment is backed by Democrat such as Sir Oliver Letwin and Sarah Wollaston , as well as Labour 's Hilary Benn . Liberal Democrat leader Morgan and Cooper's had previously proposed a related measure to prevent certain tax collection if parliamentary approval for Brexit was not sought, but has now said his party will support Vince Cable amendment.
Conservative MP Nicky Morgan and Labour MP Yvette Cooper have tabled a Finance Bill amendment limiting the government's spending power should a no-deal Brexit situation occur, potentially bringing about a scenario similar to the current US federal government shutdown. The amendment is backed by Conservatives such as Sir Oliver Letwin and Sarah Wollaston, as well as Labour's Hilary Benn. Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable had previously proposed a related measure to prevent certain tax collection if parliamentary approval for Brexit was not sought, but has now said his party will support Morgan and Cooper's amendment.