British lawmakers are stepping up pressure on Prime Minister Theresa May, saying that she has three days to come up with a new Brexit plan if her current one is voted down in parliament.
Ro Aram reports.
The vote was scheduled for next Tuesday, but Mrs. May's Brexit proposal is widely expected to be voted down.
MPs on Wednesday backed an amendment to the Brexit process, which forces the prime minister to table a plan B if she loses the vote.
The amendment was passed amid fiery exchanges between leave and remain campaigners.
Pro-Brexit Conservatives insist the government should have the power to steer the UK out of the EU.
Anti- Brexit Conservatives MPs say it should be parliament that dictates the next steps.
The revised business motion of Brexit essentially gives the House of Commons power to amend any proposal following the likely defeat of May's Brexit plan.
So even if May came back with a plan B within the given three days, MPs have the power to change it.
Brexit minister Stephen Barclay assured parliament that the prime minister would table an alternative plan quickly.
"I also want to reassure colleagues that whatever the outcome of this debate, we will respond rapidly. Recognising that we must provide parliament with as much security as possible give.
Lawmakers are also increasing pressure on May's government to ensure that a 'no deal' Brexit scenario is avoided.
"If the Prime Minister attempts a no deal Brexit, we will fight her tooth and nail every inch of the way."
There is now less than three months before Britain is scheduled to leave the EU.
Amid uncertainty over the future of Brexit growing, several outcomes have been speculated, ranging from a disorderly exit to another referendum.
Ro Aram, Arirang News.
