The UK House of Commons has voted in favour of a government amendment to the EU Withdrawal Bill, averting a rebellion that could have scuppered the Brexit process. Earlier, the government won the vote 319 to 303, after assurances were accepted by would-be rebels that MPs would have a meaningful say. MPs backed an amendment, tabled by Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg, which would allow ministers to trigger Article 50 without parliamentary approval if they believe it is necessary for Britain’s future relationship with the EU. Dominic Grieve, an MP from the government benches who had threatened to lead a revolt against the proposal, eventually voted in favour of it. While fellow Tory MP Sarah Wollaston said she was "disappointed" with the outcome, Prime Minister Theresa May called it a "crucial step" in delivering Brexit.
The UK House of Commons has voted in favour of a government amendment to the EU Withdrawal Bill, averting a rebellion that could have scuppered the Brexit process. MPs backed an amendment, tabled by Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg, which would allow ministers to trigger Article 50 without parliamentary approval if they believe it is necessary for Britain’s future relationship with the EU. Dominic Grieve, an MP from the government benches who had threatened to lead a revolt against the proposal, eventually voted in favour of it. While fellow Tory MP Sarah Wollaston said she was "disappointed" with the outcome, Prime Minister Theresa May called it a "crucial step" in delivering Brexit.