PEOPLE'S VIEW: Boris Johnson is seeking to get his Withdrawal Agreement Bill through the House of Commons by Thursday 24 October. If the bill receives backing, MPs will be asked to approve a three-day timetable 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. The government says it wants to give parliament enough notice so that there are no surprises in its final negotiating position.
Boris Johnson is seeking to get his Withdrawal Agreement Bill through the House of Commons by Thursday 24 October. If the bill receives backing, MPs will be asked to approve a three-day timetable 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. The government says it wants to give parliament enough notice so that there are no surprises in its final negotiating position.