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In the dispute over Brexit, the British House of Lords rejected by a large majority the so-called Single Market Law. The House of Lords voted 395 to 169 against the bill. With the law, the government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson could undo parts of the exit agreement between London and the EU that is already in place.
Many of Johnson’s critics sit in the House of Lords. Lower house deputies, on the other hand, voted with a clear majority in favor of the law more than a month ago, despite strong protests from the opposition. Now there could be some kind of political ping-pong game of law between the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
The law could destroy special rules for Northern Ireland in the Brexit deal, which should prevent a hard border with the EU state, Ireland, and further hostilities there. Britain talks about a “safety net”, while the EU talks about breach of contract.
The transition phase of Brexit, during which everything has remained largely the same, will end in ten weeks. London and Brussels are currently struggling with a trade pact starting in 2021. Without a contract, there are tariffs and other trade barriers. This could have a huge impact on the economy.
EU: “Our door is open”
In the heated dispute over the deal, the UK continues to insist on the EU concession. The European Union must show a willingness to compromise, he said again from Downing Street. Through a spokesperson, Johnson announced that talks with the EU had de facto ended because the EU was not prepared to change its negotiating position. Johnson had accused Brussels last week of not wanting a trade deal. Therefore, your country is preparing for an exit from the EU internal market and the customs union without a contract at the end of the year.
European CSU politician Manfred Weber described the British threat to break up the negotiations as “political theater”. The EU should not reach this level, said the leader of the European People’s Party group. Brussels is still open for negotiations and is examining what is still possible. “We must make the most of the remaining time. Our door is open,” tweeted EU negotiator Michel Barnier after a phone call with his British colleague David Frost.
