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19 May 2022

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Brexit: What now?

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Last week, Theresa May presented her withdrawal agreement with the European Union and the House of Commons voted against it.

That vote held the largest defeat of any British Government in history with 403 votes to 202.

As a result of the vote, Jeremy Corbyn requested a vote of no confidence, a vote that saw a government win by 19 votes, 325 to 306.

The Prime Minister is looking to find a way forward by talking to all party leaders, a solution could include altering the existing deal, negotiating a new deal or if there is dispute across Parliament, a no-deal Brexit.

BBC outlines seven possible options following the withdrawal agreement and no confidence vote.

  1. A second vote, Theresa May is looking to discuss with senior politicians to understand how to deliver the Brexit plan
  2. Renegotiation, this would take time and possibly require an extension of Article 50 to delay Brexit
  3. General election, hold an early general election to guarantee a political mandate for her deal
  4. Referendum, is a possibility but there are many factors involved in such a decision
  5. Another vote of no confidence
  6. Parliament takes control
  7. No deal, the law is in place and the UK will leave the EU on the 29th of March

Find out more about what could happen next here.

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) continues to converse with government officials to understand what the future holds on the convenience sector in the UK.

The government has also developed a tool to help business to understand the implications of Brexit on their business here.

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