It also signals Labour moving to put in place arrangements for a softer Brexit deal, with the amendment being moved with the support of the party's leadership. Labour said "ministers must now drop their red lines on Brexit" and "embark on a fresh approach" to guarantee access to the a customs union. Now Mrs May could be forced to squeeze another vote into a packed schedule ahead of 'Exit Day' on March 29th. But MPs have already rejected amendments calling for the UK to remain in the customs union. The customs union is an agreement between the members of the EU which allows goods to move from one country to the other without inspection or having to pay tariffs.

Source: Daily Mirror March 06, 2019 20:41 UTC