Hard Brexit Rejected

The United Kingdom voted against a no-deal Brexit last night.

Economic News
2019年3月14日

In a crucial vote last night the United Kingdom’s Parliament voted to reject a no-deal Brexit under any circumstances. Initially the vote was supposed to be to reject a hard Brexit on March 29, the original deadline, but the amended vote shows that even if negotiations are extended and another impasse is reached, the UK does not want a hard Brexit.

MPs will sit down tonight to vote on whether they want to extend Article 50 and continue negotiating with the European Union. The EU representatives have stated that they will be open to any extension, as long as the United Kingdom sets clear goals for what they want to achieve. They could grant a shorter one until June 30 or a much longer one if the UK requests it, though this would likely affect the transition period for the United Kingdom.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May also stated that she is ready to put her rather unpopular deal to a third vote next week in a last attempt to avoid extending Article 50. She also said that a no-deal Brexit is still possible, because last night’s vote in Parliament is not legally binding. Meanwhile, the opposition Labour Party is supportive of an extension and a general election.

Anna Sneider

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