PressTV-‘UK in disarray, parliament will block no-deal Brexit’

The government of British Prime Minister Theresa May is in utter chaos over Brexit, says Labour finance chief John McDonnell.

McDonnell made the remarks to Reuters in London Wednesday, saying that most in parliament are opposed to leaving the EU without a deal.

“We just can’t go on like this,” McDonnell said. “We just cannot go on with this instability, uncertainty that there is in government, day by day and sometimes hour by hour.”

May’s current draft Brexit deal struck last week has faced sharp backlash, with several ministers resigning, including her Brexit minister.

The deal with the EU is not likely to be approved by the British parliament as both pro- and anti-EU lawmakers have expressed their frustration at the draft.

The overwhelming opposition has prompted some Tories as well as opposition parties to call for a vote of no confidence in May.

May, however, has not given in, warning that toppling her could further delay Britain’s…

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