Blow for PM May as MPs back Britain staying in EU customs union

British Prime Minister Theresa May suffered her biggest Brexit blow so far when MPs Thursday backed a call in the House of Commons for Britain to stay in a European customs union.


A debate, promoted by the main opposition Labor Party, was agreed unanimously after a four hour debate in the House of Commons.

Although the vote is not binding on the government, many politicians believe it will influence May's future thinking on a deal she wants with the European Union after Britain leaves the bloc.

The vote means the House of Commons will formally ask the government to remain in a customs union with the EU.

May has insisted that Britain will leave both the customs union and European single market when it parts company with the EU.
 (chinamedia)
 27/4/18