Boris Johnson's Brexit bill hits last-minute hiccup British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit plans have hit a hurdle, with Parliament’s upper chamber telling the government to give European Union citizens living in the U.K. physical proof of their right to remain after the country leaves the blocPolls close in the UK after high-stakes election The Associated PressLONDON -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit plans hit a hurdle Monday when Parliament’s upper chamber told the government to give European Union citizens living in the U.K. physical proof of their right to remain after the country leaves the bloc. The House of Lords voted by 270-229 to amend the government bill that paves the way for Britain’s departure from the EU on Jan. 31 — the first of three votes that went against the government. The House of Lords is debating the government’s Withdrawal Agreement Bill, which sets the terms of Britain’s departure from the 28-nation EU. The European Parliament also must approve the Brexit divorce deal with Britain before Jan. 31. Despite Johnson’s repeated promise to “get Brexit done” on Jan. 31, the departure will only mark the start of the first stage of the country's EU exit.

Source: ABC News January 20, 2020 17:54 UTC