The UK House of Commons has voted in favour of a government amendment to the EU Constitution Bill , averting a vote that could have scuppered the Brexit process . The amendment will give parliament a chance to vote on the statement given by a minister if no Brexit deal is reached . 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 Labour MP Sarah Wollaston said she was " disappointed " with the outcome , Prime Minister Theresa May called it a " crucial step " in delivering change .
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. The amendment will give parliament a chance to vote on the statement given by a minister if no Brexit deal is reached. 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.