Today, Explained Once, twice, three times a Brexit
Mar 29, 2019
Jen Kirby, a Vox reporter specializing in Brexit and UK politics, breaks down the turbulent waters surrounding the UK's departure from the EU. She highlights Theresa May's desperate bid for parliamentary approval, which faced rejection three times. Kirby discusses the chaotic political landscape, the deep divisions within the Conservative Party, and the impact of the Northern Ireland border issue on public sentiment. As pressures mount, she reflects on the disconnect between referendum promises and the harsh realities now facing Britain.
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Brexit Deal Rejections
- Theresa May negotiated a Brexit deal in November, which Parliament rejected twice by large margins.
- The deal included a withdrawal agreement and a political declaration outlining the future relationship.
Reasons for Deal's Failure
- May's deal faced opposition from hardline Brexiteers who wanted a harder Brexit and the Labour Party who wanted their own deal.
- Parliament also rejected a no-deal Brexit and requested an extension, leading to a third vote.
Third Vote Tactics
- For the third vote, May separated the withdrawal agreement from the future relationship declaration.
- She also offered to resign if the deal passed, swaying some hardliners who disliked her more than the deal.