UK lawmakers OK Johnson's Brexit bill, pave way to exit EU
LONDON — British lawmakers gave preliminary approval Friday to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit bill, clearing the way for the U.K. to leave the European Union next month.The House of Commons voted 358-234 for the Withdrawal Agreement Bill.It will receive more scrutiny and possible amendment next month, and also has to be approved by Parliament’s upper chamber, the House of Lords. But Johnson’s commanding Conservative majority in Parliament means it is almost […]
