Conservative MP Nicky Morgan and Labour MP Yvette Cooper have introduced a Finance Bill , limiting the government 's spending , should a no - deal Brexit situation occur , potentially bringing about a scenario similar to the current US federal government shutdown . It has the support of Tories Sir Oliver Letwin, Nick Boles and Sarah Wollaston - as well as Hilary Benn, the Labour chairman of the Brexit select committee. The amendment is backed by politicians 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 .
Conservative MP Nicky Morgan and Labour MP Yvette Cooper have introduced a Finance Bill , limiting the government 's spending , 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 politicians 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 .