British prime minister Theresa May's future is in serious doubt after the House of Commons voted against her latest Brexit deal by a massive 149 vote majority. The result has not only called into serious question any possibility of resurrecting the current agreement and has brought into doubt Ms May's future as prime minister. It has been widely speculated in Britain this afternoon that any loss of around 150 votes would risk ending Ms May's tenure and throwing Britain into further chaos. The British prime minister asked parliament rhetorically if it wants a second referendum, before being drowned out by "yes" cheers and just as fervently moments later by "no" shouts. Hitting out at Ms May's comments, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said: "The prime minister has run down the clock, and the clock has run out on her.

Source: Irish Examiner March 12, 2019 19:41 UTC