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Boris Johnson throws Brexit back into the EU’s court

By Tom Rogan
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Boris Johnson throws Brexit back into the EU’s court

Prime Minister Boris Johnson earned one win and one loss in two House of Commons votes on Tuesday. While both relate to Brexit, the loss is more important.

While the win secured Parliament’s approval to move Johnson’s withdrawal agreement with the European Union to further consideration, the loss prevents Johnson from moving that agreement on a rapid timetable that would allow Brexit to take place on its currently scheduled withdrawal date of Oct. 31.

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