The British Parliament has given the „No Deal“ plans of Boris Johnson even before his expected start as Prime Minister a powerful damper. The MEPs voted yesterday by 315 to 274 votes by majority for an addition to the bill, which complicates a compulsory break of Parliament for the planned EU exit on 31 October.
This Johnson could probably not override Parliament as feared to reach a Brexit without agreements. Excluded is a „No Deal“ but not yet.
Government has only a majority of three votes
Sensitive for Johnson, who is already considered set for the post of prime minister, are the tight conditions in parliament. The government currently only has a majority of three votes. Two dissidents would be enough to block legislative proposals or even bring down the government.
The UK Parliament usually meets in one-year sessions, each of which is initiated by an opening ceremony. It reads Queen Elizabeth II the government program. When a session ends, Parliament will be closed for one to several weeks. During this time all parliamentary activities are suspended.
The opponents of a „no-deal“ Brexit fear that Johnson could put this parliamentary break to the planned EU exit end of October, to prevent an intervention of the deputies. Such a move would be highly controversial. However, Johnson did not want to rule out using the „prorogation“.
Ireland report as vehicle
Vehicles to prevent Johnson from now became a law over Northern Ireland. The part of the country is currently managed from London because the parties can not agree on forming a government there. The British Government mediates in the dispute.
The „No Deal“ opponents have now forced that every 14 days a report in Parliament should be presented and a debate takes place. That would provide a framework even during a compulsory break in Parliament to tackle a „no deal“.
Recession threatens „No Deal“
An EU exit without an agreement could lead the UK into recession and have significant budgetary implications. This emerges from an analysis published today by an independent authority on behalf of the British Government.
London would have to borrow £ 30 billion (€ 33.4 billion) of additional debt each year in the event of a „no-deal“ Brexit, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility report.
