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Brexit: Opposition MPs agree strategy to block no deal Brexit: Opposition MPs agree strategy to block no deal
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Opposition MPs have agreed to try to block a no-deal Brexit by passing legislation in Parliament. Opposition MPs say they have agreed to try to block a no-deal Brexit by passing legislation in Parliament.
A meeting between those opposed to no deal was called by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. A meeting between those opposed to no deal was called by Jeremy Corbyn.
His preferred option had previously been to bring down Boris Johnson's government via a no-confidence vote. A joint statement afterwards did not detail how or when legislative attempts would be made, but Green MP Caroline Lucas said it was the best way to stop a PM "careering towards" no deal.
The UK is set to leave the EU by 31 October and Mr Johnson has promised to stick to that date even if he cannot agree a deal with Brussels. The statement also said using a vote of no confidence to bring down the government remained an option.
Green Party MP Caroline Lucas said "the legislative way forward is the most secure way to try to extend Article 50, to get rid of that 31 October deadline towards which the prime minister is careering with ever greater recklessness." The UK is set to leave the EU by 31 October and Boris Johnson has promised to stick to that date even if he cannot agree a deal with Brussels.
Ms Lucas said "the legislative way forward" was "the most secure way to try to extend Article 50, to get rid of that 31 October deadline".
Concerns had been raised about Labour leader Mr Corbyn's proposal to call a no-confidence vote in the government in order to stop a no deal.
Under his plan, he would replace Mr Johnson as an interim PM, call a snap election and campaign for another referendum.
However, the Liberal Democrats and some Tory MPs said they would not support any plan that saw Mr Corbyn become prime minister - even on a temporary basis.
Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson said after the meeting a no-confidence vote "remains a last resort, if you like, to be able to enforce the will of Parliament, but the main proposal is going down the legislative route".
'Productive'
The meeting was attended by the SNP, Liberal Democrats, Change UK, Plaid Cymru and Green Party.The meeting was attended by the SNP, Liberal Democrats, Change UK, Plaid Cymru and Green Party.
The Labour leader also invited five Conservative MPs opposed to a no-deal exit, but none attended.The Labour leader also invited five Conservative MPs opposed to a no-deal exit, but none attended.
Anna Soubry, the leader for the Independent Group for Change, described the meeting as "excellent" while the SNP's Ian Blackford said it had been "positive and productive".Anna Soubry, the leader for the Independent Group for Change, described the meeting as "excellent" while the SNP's Ian Blackford said it had been "positive and productive".
"Parliament must grasp this opportunity, unite to stop Boris Johnson shutting down democracy - and be ready to use all mechanisms to block a no-deal disaster, including deploying legislation as a priority," he said."Parliament must grasp this opportunity, unite to stop Boris Johnson shutting down democracy - and be ready to use all mechanisms to block a no-deal disaster, including deploying legislation as a priority," he said.
Plaid Cyrmu leader Adam Price said his party was "committed to work co-operatively with every other opposition party and do everything in our power to avoid a catastrophic crash-out Brexit". Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price said his party was "committed to work co-operatively with every other opposition party and do everything in our power to avoid a catastrophic crash-out Brexit".
In a joint statement from the parties - sent out by Labour - they agreed on the urgency to act together to find practical ways to prevent no deal, including the possibility of passing legislation and a vote of no confidence.
However, many of the opposition leaders - though not Labour - were saying the emphasis of that meeting was on the first of those options - in effect asking for an extension to the Brexit process and sending Boris Johnson back to Brussels to say he wants to get a deal after all.
But how do they do that in practical terms?
The first challenge to get some Conservative rebels on board, because some in the Labour Party (namely Brexiteers) simply won't back it.
But with Boris Johnson still insisting he can get a deal, it could well be the case that some Tory rebels unhappy with the prospect of no deal would equally be unhappy to rush into anything that would undermine the PM at this stage.
So, it is not at all certain. And in any case, even if Mr Johnson was faced with being forced to do something against his will, he has the option of calling an election instead.