This has prompted speculation that a transition period could be extended, in part to allow more time for a new customs arrangement. Instead of offering any progress on Brexit, the Commons timetable offers a series of general debates on subjects such as housing and homophobia. The EU withdrawal bill, during which the Lords have inflicted 14 defeats on the government over amendments, has its third reading in the upper house next Wednesday. There was also no information about progress for the trade bill and customs bill – Leadsom said this would happen “in due course” – or when a promised bill to enshrine the departure agreement in UK law would be introduced. She said: “Other EU Brexit bills will be coming forward in due course also.

Source: The Guardian May 10, 2018 12:45 UTC