Published 20:30 IST, January 20th 2020
British PM accused of breaking 'clear promise' with MP's over Brexit
British PM has been accused by former members of the British parliament of violating the pledge of giving MP's a vote on extending the transition period
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been accused by former members of British parliament of violating pledge of giving MP's a vote on extending transition period in order to avoid a -deal Brexit. Ex-Conservative Party member, David Gauke has reportedly called this move as 'reckless' and also warned that re are negligible chances of securing a Free Tre Agreement with European Union in speedy time period offered by Johnson.
When Johnson's senior lieutenant, Michael Gove was reportedly asked if members of House of Commons would be allowed to vote if tre agreement is reached by end of transition, UK PM's spokesperson denied an extension. However, this move by Conservative government contricts promises me on October 22 by justice secretary Robert Buckland who said ' government will abide' by extension of implementation period and assured that 'Parliament has a legitimate role to play'. Buckland h assured David Gauke who raised concerns over a -deal Brexit with EU.
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w, since Johnson's government has denied possibility of extension, Gauke reportedly said is worried that Britain will leave 27-nation-bloc, on unfavourable World Tre Agreements terms involving tariffs on a wide range of goods. He furr termed move 'reckless' tearing up of a 'clear promise' me by Buckland.
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Johnson assures Brexit by Jan 31
Johnson is leing way to ensure impending Brexit by January 31 after Conservative Party won recently-concluded general elections with an overwhelming majority. huge victory margin is considered as strong support from people of Britain towards Brexit since Conservatives h contested election with a central me of ‘Get Brexit Done’.
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Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Johnson, registered a landslide victory with 365 seats out 650 which has w set ball rolling for impending Brexit. Conservatives needed to cross halfway mark, i.e. 325 seats, on ir own to ensure Brexit by January 31. huge victory margin is considered as strong support from people of Britain towards Brexit.
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20:30 IST, January 20th 2020