The government will support a backbench amendment to the Brexit deal that calls for the planned Irish backstop to be replaced by “alternative arrangements”.
Tory MPs will be told to vote for Sir Graham Brady’s proposal when the Commons votes on a series of amendments to Theresa May’s plan on Tuesday.
The government will also order its MPs to vote against a move which could delay Brexit by up to nine months.
But Commons Speaker John Bercow will decide which amendments get voted on.
Senior EU representatives have repeatedly ruled out re-opening negotiations with the UK over Brexit, and insisted the backstop – the insurance policy against a return of a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland – must be included in any deal.
Meanwhile, the government announced its plans for EU citizens coming to the UK in the case of a no-deal Brexit, saying it would “seek to end free movement as soon as possible”.
The Home Office said that for a “transitional period” after Brexit – set for 29 March – EU citizens will be able to enter the UK to visit, work or study as they do now, but after three months they would need to apply for “European Temporary Leave to Remain”, which would last three years.
Home Secretary Sajid Javid said it was a “practical approach” and would “minimise disruption to ensure the UK stays open for business”.
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Source: BBC
So we got 60 days. Time fo fix this?
What does it take to get a planned and orderly Brexit in place where the peoples’ democratic will is respected and United Kingdom as well as European Union can move on as best trading partners and ‘friends’?
Tonight Denmark became world champions in handball for the first time when beating Norway 31-22 in the World Cup final at home in front of 15.000 Danish fans in Herning (The Box).
Denmark has been the best team of the tournament.
France won the bronze medals after beating Germany. Sweden became number five after beating Croatia.
The Scandinavians dominating world handball right now after a long period with French and Spanish leadership.
Denmark had the best team, the best coach and the two best players of the tournament, top scorer Mikkel Hansen and goal keeper Niklas Landin.
Congrats to all my Danish friends!
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