Anti-Brexit protesters with their eyes covered with blindfolds attend a demonstration demanding a second referendum, or "People's Vote," in London, Britain, on Feb. 14, 2019. The British House of Commons on Thursday voted against a motion tabled by Prime Minister Theresa May reiterating its support for government Brexit approach. (Xinhua/Tim Ireland)
The British House of Commons on Thursday voted against a motion tabled by the Prime Minister Theresa May reiterating its support for government Brexit approach.
MPs voted in the largely symbolic votes by 303-258 against the motion which also reiterates that MPs note the ongoing Irish backstop discussions between Britain and European Union (EU).
Before the votes on the motion, MPs vetoed a Scottish National Party amendment by 315-93 which requires the government to extend Article 50 by at least three months from the current exit date of March 29.
They voted against a Labor amendment calling for the government to hold another meaningful vote by Feb. 27 or declare a deal is no longer on the table and outline its next steps. Enditem
