Theresa May confirmed the “meaningful vote” on the Brexit deal will take place on December 11, 2018.
The Prime Minister revealed the draft EU withdrawal agreement on Wednesday, November 14.
In her statement to the Commons she said: “Im looking ahead to December 11th, when this House will be faced with a decision as to whether or not it wishes to deliver on the vote of the British people with a deal that not only delivers on that vote but also protects their jobs.”
Britain has been on tenterhooks for a Brexit deal since the referendum on June 23, 2016.
Mrs May finally managed to draft a withdrawal agreement – but it has split the nation.
The draft Brexit deal was agreed by all 27 EU leaders, meaning the next stage of Brexit is to get it passed in the UK Parliament.
For this to happen Parliament will have days of debate before finally voting on the Brexit deal.
Brexit news: What happens after Parliament votes on the Brexit deal? What it means for UK (Pic: GETTY)
What happens after Parliament vote on the Brexit deal?
What happens after the vote depends on what the outcome of the vote is.
At present time the draft deal has been met with a great deal of hostility from Eurosceptic Tories, retainers and the Democratic Unionist Party.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn also said the Commons would have “very little choice” but to reject Mrs Mays deal, because it was “bad for this country”.
Regardless of whether or not Parliament backs Mrs Mays deal, the UK will still leave the EU at 11pm on March 29, 2019.
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“We can back this deal, deliver on the vote of the referendum and move on to building a brighter future of opportunity and prosperity for all our people”
Theresa May
Mrs May commented on the vote: “We can back this deal, deliver on the vote of the referendum and move on to building a brighter future of opportunity and prosperity for all our people.
“Or this House can choose to reject this deal and go back to square one.
“Because no-one knows what would happen if this deal doesnt pass. It would open the door to more division and more uncertainty, with all the risks that will entail.”
If Mrs Mays deal is voted down there are several scenarios which could happen.
THERESA MAY: The Prime Minister has drafted a withdrawal agreement (Pic: GETTY)
Mrs May commented on the vote: “We can back this deal, deliver on the vote of the referendum and move on to building a brighter future of opportunity and prosperity for all our people.
“Or this House can choose to reject this deal and go back to square one.
“Because no-one knows what would happen if this deal doesnt pass. It would open the door to more division and more uncertainty, with all the risks that will entail.”
If Mrs Mays deal is voted down there are several scenarios which could happen.
One of the scenarios includes leaving the EU with a “no deal” on March 29, 2019.
VOTE: Parliament will vote on Theresa Mays deal (Pic: EPA)
Another option is May would have to return to the EU and ask if the negotiations could continue.
Despite EU officials warning they would not return to the negotiating table, a no deal would likely damage both economies.
If talks re-open it would likely mean extending the Article 50 period past March 29.
Should Mrs Mays draft divorce deal be passed by Parliament, another process of agreement how the UK will trade with the EU will start.
Negotiators have until the end of the transition period, which is the end of 2020, to strike a deal.
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