How Boris Johnson is losing control of the UK’s House of Commons

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An attempt by British lawmakers to stop the country from leaving the European Union without a divorce deal has cleared its first major hurdle.

The House of Commons has voted to approve in principle the bill to block a so-called ``no-deal'' Brexit, sending it on for further debate and another vote later today.

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, says Britain must leave the EU, with or without a deal, by the October 31st deadline.

Guest: Gavan Reilly

Political correspondent for Virgin Media Television in Ireland

An attempt by British lawmakers to stop the country from leaving the European Union without a divorce deal has cleared its first major hurdle.

The House of Commons has voted to approve in principle the bill to block a so-called ``no-deal'' Brexit, sending it on for further debate and another vote later today.

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, says Britain must leave the EU, with or without a deal, by the October 31st deadline.

Guest: Gavan Reilly

Political correspondent for Virgin Media Television in Ireland