May’s spokesman told reporters that May’s deal could still form the basis of an accord with the EU, but opponents disagreed. Prime Minister Theresa May sits down in Parliament after the vote on May's Brexit deal, in London, Britain, January 15, 2019 in this screengrab taken from video. The EU said the Brexit deal remained the best and only way to ensure an orderly withdrawal. “After two years of failed negotiations, the House of Commons has delivered its verdict on her Brexit deal, and that verdict is absolutely decisive,” he said. Many opponents of Brexit hope May’s defeat will ultimately lead to another referendum on EU membership, though Brexit backers say that thwarting the will of the 17.4 million who voted for Brexit could radicalize much of the electorate.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 15, 2019 21:45 UTC