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U.K. Lawmakers Disrupt Boris Johnson’s Brexit Plan
What was supposed to be a dramatic up-or-down vote on the British prime minister’s deal with Brussels fizzled amid parliamentary maneuvers.
By Mark Landler and Stephen Castle
Oct. 19, 2019
Updated 11:09 a.m. ET
LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered another humiliating defeat on Saturday as Parliament rebuffed his campaign to take Britain out of the European Union by the end of the month and forced him to seek an extension that he had vowed never to pursue.
The turbulent events left Mr. Johnson’s agreement in limbo and threw British politics once again into chaos, with any number of possible outcomes — a no deal exit, a second referendum, a general election, or Mr. Johnson’s deal. The only sure result was continuing frustration and confusion among the British public.
Mr. Johnson is legally obliged to seek yet another extension for Britain’s departure, though he has railed against doing so. He said in Parliament on Saturday that he would not “negotiate” an extension with the European Union, suggesting he would request one and leave the decision on its length to the leaders of the bloc.
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