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Brexit timetable thrown into turmoil as Theresa May is forced to cancel planned cabinet meeting to a
Source: The Independent
Brexit timetable thrown into turmoil as Theresa May is forced to cancel planned cabinet meeting to approve her deal
Hopes fading for an EU sign off this month amid fierce resistance to the PM’s proposals in her cabinet and in Brussels
Rob Merrick Deputy Political Editor
2 hours ago
Theresa May has been forced to abandon plans for an emergency cabinet meeting to approve a Brexit deal, after fresh opposition at home and abroad plunged her timetable into turmoil.
The prime minister shelved the meeting, pencilled in for Monday, slamming on the brakes after fierce resistance in her cabinet and in Brussels threatened to derail the path to an agreement.
A government source conceded that an outline deal might not be ready by Tuesday – making it increasingly unlikely that a special EU summit to sign it off can be held in November, as hoped.
That would leave the UK having to ramp up hugely expensive no-deal preparations and in danger of being unable to pass all necessary legislation before the Brexit deadline next March.
At home, Ms May faced an open challenge to her plans from Andrea Leadsom, the Commons leader, who vowed the UK “cannot be held against its will” by the backstop plan for the Irish border.
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Hopes fading for an EU sign off this month amid fierce resistance to the PM’s proposals in her cabinet and in Brussels
Rob Merrick Deputy Political Editor
2 hours ago
Theresa May has been forced to abandon plans for an emergency cabinet meeting to approve a Brexit deal, after fresh opposition at home and abroad plunged her timetable into turmoil.
The prime minister shelved the meeting, pencilled in for Monday, slamming on the brakes after fierce resistance in her cabinet and in Brussels threatened to derail the path to an agreement.
A government source conceded that an outline deal might not be ready by Tuesday – making it increasingly unlikely that a special EU summit to sign it off can be held in November, as hoped.
That would leave the UK having to ramp up hugely expensive no-deal preparations and in danger of being unable to pass all necessary legislation before the Brexit deadline next March.
At home, Ms May faced an open challenge to her plans from Andrea Leadsom, the Commons leader, who vowed the UK “cannot be held against its will” by the backstop plan for the Irish border.
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Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-deal-latest-theresa-may-abandon-emergency-cabinet-meeting-opposition-eu-negotiations-a8628926.html