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PM pauses Brexit bill after losing timetable vote

Last Updated 22 October 2019, 20:31 IST

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Tuesday he will pause efforts to pass his Brexit deal, after MPs gave their preliminary approval for it but rejected his timetable to push it through parliament this week.

"We will pause this legislation," Johnson told lawmakers, adding he would consult with European Union leaders about a further Brexit delay but insisting Britain should still leave the bloc as scheduled on October 31.

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(Published 22 October 2019, 20:28 IST)

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