Analysis: There are two groups of MPs, diametrically opposed to each other, whose actions have led to the postponement of Brexit day, says chief political commentator John Rentoul
It had been clear for a long time that there was a majority in the House of Commons opposed to the UK leaving the EU without a deal. This was despite a large majority of MPs voting to invoke Article 50, giving the EU two years’ notice of our departure two years ago. The implication of that vote was that we would be leaving the EU today – whether or not a deal had been negotiated.
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