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Parliament vote on Brexit deal scheduled for Tuesday will be delayed, says British PM Theresa May

Theresa May is holding talks with her top ministers to finalize the government’s position, and some are said to think she should go ahead and call the vote as planned for Tuesday.

Updated on: Dec 10, 2018, 21:34:42 IST
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British Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday said she would delay a crucial vote on her Brexit deal scheduled for Tuesday, saying she had listened to the concerns of critics.

UK prime minister Theresa May is calling off a crucial vote in Parliament on whether to approve her Brexit deal, according to a person familiar with the situation. (Reuters Photo)
UK prime minister Theresa May is calling off a crucial vote in Parliament on whether to approve her Brexit deal, according to a person familiar with the situation. (Reuters Photo)

“The deal would be rejected by a significant margin... we will therefore defer the vote scheduled tomorrow,” May told parliament.

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