Her “new Brexit deal,” as she described it, would give Parliament a broader role in shaping her plan. But the part that drew the most attention was her vague offer to have lawmakers vote on whether to have a second referendum, something she had previously ruled out. The plan seemed designed to entice pro-Brexit Labour Party lawmakers to support her Brexit blueprint. Response: The Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, said his party would not support the plan. The vote on Brexit legislation is set for the week beginning June 3.

Source: New York Times May 22, 2019 03:45 UTC