Boris Johnson is seeking to get his Withdrawal Agreement Bill through the House of Commons by Thursday 21 October . Instead it essentially draws a new customs border in the Irish Sea, as goods which could travel onwards to Ireland will have to pay a duty tax. If the bill receives backing , MPs will be asked to approve a three - day period to consider the legislation , with the committee stage beginning on 22 October . However , the short time frame for debate has been questioned by some , including the shadow foreign secretary , Emily Thornberry , and MP Rory Stewart , a former Conservative . If the bill is passed by the Commons on Thursday , it will proceed to the House of Lords for further scrutiny .
Boris Johnson is seeking to get his Withdrawal Agreement Bill through the House of Commons by Thursday 21 October . If the bill receives backing , MPs will be asked to approve a three - day period to consider the legislation , with the committee stage beginning on 22 October . However , the short time frame for debate has been questioned by some , including the shadow foreign secretary , Emily Thornberry , and MP Rory Stewart , a former Conservative . If the bill is passed by the Commons on Thursday , it will proceed to the House of Lords for further scrutiny .