U.K. Political Parties Draw New Brexit Battle Lines - News Summed Up

U.K. Political Parties Draw New Brexit Battle Lines


In a blow to the U.K. government, the High Court ruled that the government can’t trigger negotiations to leave the EU without a vote from Parliament. The government says it will appeal the decision. Photo: Zuma PressLONDON—Leaders of the U.K.’s main political parties drew new Brexit battle lines Sunday, setting the field for a potential parliamentary fight over Prime Minister Theresa May’s plan to leave the European Union. Lawmakers across the ideological spectrum have been sparked into life since Thursday’s High Court ruling on Brexit, which could hand Parliament a decisive role in shaping Britain’s departure from the 28-member bloc. The decision, which can still be overturned by the Supreme Court on appeal, has also shaken up the...


Source: Wall Street Journal November 06, 2016 15:36 UTC



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