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Parliament Rejects Brexit Deal, Presenting Stark Choice for May
"Parliament rejected her divorce deal by 344 votes to 286 on Friday, a third defeat for an agreement that the EU says is the only one on offer."

wow. Those DUP votes really tipped the balance.

Diversity is the key to economic and political evolution.

by Cat on Fri Mar 29th, 2019 at 04:57:05 PM EST
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"I fear we are reaching the limits of this process in this house." -- May.

One option is to revert to monarchy. If the Henry VIII rules are in play, why not just put Elizabeth in charge? I bet she would crack some heads together. Or even off. The site of various Henry VIII-related beheadings is featured in the Tower of London tour.

by asdf on Fri Mar 29th, 2019 at 05:33:27 PM EST
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Canada updates U.K. travel advisory as Brexit protests intensify
"The federal government is warning Canadians in the U.K. to 'exercise a high degree of caution' as Brexit protests intensify in London after a third 'no deal' vote."

A non-trivial number of persons complaining: Anti-climax
Brexit: Protests at Parliament over delay
"Some demonstrators reacted with cheers, while others shouted "shame on you", as MPs rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's EU withdrawal agreement."

TOMMY ROBBINSON: "It means we were betrayed. Today is supposed to be our Independence Day."

13-day delay 'too soft'
Angry over Brexit delay, 'Leave' supporters march through London
"And that will mean we'll have complete control which is what we Brexiteers voted for."

FARAGE: "What should have been a celebration is in fact a day of betrayal"

Brexit backers block Westminster roads chanting: 'Bye-bye EU'
"Asked what he and others would do if Brexit happened on softer terms or even on those of May's deal, he said: 'We'll just have to take them out at the general election.'"

"This is what we were promised, that leave means leave, and they are all going back on their word now"

Diversity is the key to economic and political evolution.

by Cat on Fri Mar 29th, 2019 at 09:12:16 PM EST
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