Brussels
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| Weather | 12°C, Wind SW at 19 km/h, 98% Humidity |
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| Local time | Tuesday 04:50 |
| Did you know | Brussels is the fifth-most populous municipality in Belgium by population (181,726). |
| Location statistical region population | 1.209 million |
| Capit | City of Brussels |
| Communiti | French Community |
| Flemish Community | |
| Elev | 13 m |
| Found | 979 |
| Postal code | 42 postal codes |
| Regions | 18 June 1989 |
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| ID | 1400983 |
About Brussels
Brussels is Belgium’s capital and home to the European Union headquarters. The Grand-Place square at the heart of the city has shops and cafes inside ornate 17th-century guildhouses, and the intricate Gothic Hôtel de Ville (town hall) with a distinctive bell tower. The 19th-century Maison du Roi houses the Musée de la Ville de Bruxelles city-history museum, including costumes for the city’s famed Manneken Pis statue. ― Google
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Brexit: What to expect from Parliament's Saturday sitting
Parliament has been sitting on a Saturday for the First Time Content ='JJ Lin'> in 37 years to debate and vote on Boris JohnsonContent ='JJ Lin'> 's Brexit deal.
What just happened?MPs have supported a Motion tabled by Independent MP Sir Oliver LetwinContent ='JJ Lin'> that "withholds approval" for Boris JohnsonContent ='JJ Lin'> 's Brexit deal until legislation implementing it has been passed.
It was very Close - the government lost by just 16 votes, by 322 to 306.
It was due to be followed by a vote on the main government Motion - whether or not to back The DealContent ='JJ Lin'> . But the Motion , as amended, was approved by MPs without a vote, as the government effectively accepted defeat.
A cross-party amendment on preventing a no-deal Brexit and holding a second referendum was not put to the vote either, after the government pulled the Motion it was attached to.
What happens now?Under the terms of the so-called Benn Act, the Prime MinisterContent ='JJ Lin'> must send a letter to BrusselsContent ='JJ Lin'> requesting a three-month Brexit delay by 2300 BST.
But Prime MinisterContent ='JJ Lin'> Boris JohnsonContent ='JJ Lin'> said: "I will not negotiate a delay with the EU and neither does The LawContent ='JJ Lin'> compel me to do so. "
He added: "I continue in the very strong belief that The BestContent ='JJ Lin'> thing for the UK, and for the whole of Europe is for us to leave with this New DealContent ='JJ Lin'> on 31 October, and to anticipate The QuestionsContent ='JJ Lin'> that are coming from the benches opposite, I will not negotiate a delay with the EU. "
A NumberContent ='JJ Lin'> 10 source said: "Parliament has voted to delay Brexit Yet AgainContent ='JJ Lin'> .
"The Prime MinisterContent ='JJ Lin'> will not ask for an extension - he will tell EU leaders there should be no delays, they should reject Parliament's letter asking for a delay, and we should get Brexit done on 31 October with our New DealContent ='JJ Lin'> so the country can move on. "
The HouseContent ='JJ Lin'> of Commons Twitter account posted that the government now "must ask for an extension of Article 50 under the Benn Act and set out how it intends to proceed".
What have opposition parties said?Labour leader Jeremy CorbynContent ='JJ Lin'> told MPs: "Today is an historic day for parliament because it said it will not be blackmailed by a Prime MinisterContent ='JJ Lin'> who is apparently prepared Once AgainContent ='JJ Lin'> to defy a law passed by this parliament.
"I invite him to think very carefully about the remarks he just made about refusing, apparently, to apply for the extension which the EU Number TwoContent ='JJ Lin'> Act requires him to do. "
SNP justice and home affairs spokesperson Joanna CherryContent ='JJ Lin'> tweeted: "So Boris JohnsonContent ='JJ Lin'> loses again today But is threatening not to comply with BennAct or promises made to Scottish court.
"Just as well we are due back in court on Monday & Mr Speaker has just confirmed to me that he'll sign Extension letter if court so requires. "
Former Tory Sir Oliver LetwinContent ='JJ Lin'> inflicted a major defeat on the government Is Boris JohnsonContent ='JJ Lin'> 's deal now dead?No. The government plans to push ahead with the legislation enacting the treaty agreed by Boris JohnsonContent ='JJ Lin'> in BrusselsContent ='JJ Lin'> - the Withdrawal Agreement Bill on Monday.
They also want to hold another "meaningful vote" on the Brexit deal on Monday.
Commons Speaker John BercowContent ='JJ Lin'> will not allow the government to ask the same question of MPs again - But he said he would give The MatterContent ='JJ Lin'> consideration before giving a ruling on it on Monday.
What could happen in Parliament next week?By BBC Parliamentary Correspondent Mark D 'Arcy
If John BercowContent ='JJ Lin'> allows the "meaningful vote", Labour MPs in pro-Brexit seats will be under massive pressure.
They would much rather go straight to a Withdrawal Agreement Bill, where they can tinker with The DetailContent ='JJ Lin'> to their heart's Content - possibly allying with dissident Tories to write a customs union into it.
And for the government, putting down a bill without the support of the DUP would be fraught with danger.
An early indicator will be whether the government can win the programme Motion necessary to ensure The BillContent ='JJ Lin'> gets through in quick Time .
boris johnson, uk parliament, oliver letwin, brexit
Source of news: bbc.com
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