The Brexit process is in crisis again! The Internal Market Bill passed the second reading of the House of Commons

　　China News Service, September 15 According to foreign media reports, on the 14th, the British House of Commons passed a proposal put forward by Prime Minister Johnson on second reading to "rewrite" the Brexit agreement.

Next, the parliament will debate this "internal market bill" for four days.

The analysis pointed out that Johnson’s proposal will put the entire Brexit process into crisis again.

　　According to reports, the House of Commons passed the "Internal Market Bill" on the 14th with 340 votes in favor and 263 votes against it.

At present, this proposal has entered the committee's deliberation stage. In about a week, members of parliament will debate whether the most controversial part of the proposal should be approved by the parliament.

Data map: British Prime Minister Johnson.

　　Earlier on September 9, the British government announced the "Internal Market Act", which involved Northern Ireland clauses and was considered to override the Brexit agreement.

According to the bill, if its provisions are inconsistent with the withdrawal agreement in the "Brexit" agreement or the content of special arrangements related to Northern Ireland, the provisions of the bill shall prevail.

　　In this regard, the EU has issued a warning that if Johnson does not abandon relevant claims before the end of September, the EU will take legal action.

Britain has rejected the EU's request.

　　The analysis pointed out that now there is less than 4 months left before the end of the transitional period for Brexit. Johnson's decision to violate international law has put the entire Brexit process into crisis again.

This has also prompted the EU to step up preparations for the failure of the two sides to reach a trade agreement.

　　The British Conservative Party has an advantage of 80 seats in the House of Commons, but more and more Conservative MPs oppose Johnson's approach.

In addition, many former prime ministers, including Major, Blair, Brown and Theresa May have criticized Johnson's proposal.

　　According to the report, many ministers in Johnson's cabinet pointed out that the bill aims to clarify ambiguities and play a protective role in the event of failure of trade negotiations.

Interior Minister Malthaus said: "It seems to me wise to formulate a protection policy."

　　However, some EU diplomats believe that London is playing a "cowardly game" of Brexit. It will either get the agreement it wants or leave without reaching an agreement. The result will lead to the breakdown of trade negotiations.