British PM delays Brexit deal vote but EU warns no renegotiation

In an emergency statement to the House of Commons, May conceded the draft divorce agreement she struck with the European Union last month faced defeat by a “significant margin” of MPs if held Tuesday.She vowed “no doubt this deal is the right one” but would seek “further assurances” over a controversial backstop clause relating to Northern Ireland.

May said the date for a new vote depende…

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