Johnson in bid to get Brexit legislation through Commons after speaker rules out new vote on deal

THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT has published the Withdrawal Agreement Bill in full this evening after Speaker John Bercow told the House of Commons that he would not allow a meaningful vote on it to go ahead earlier today.

Although the government chose not to contest the vote on the Brexit deal itself, technically a vote has already taken place on it – and as was ruled by Bercow earlier this year, the House of Commons cannot vote on the same issue twice in the same parliamentary session.Addressing the House of Commons today, Bercow said that “there are two issues, one of substance, and the other of circumstances to consider”.

In summary, today’s motion is in substance, the same as Saturday’s motion, and the House has decided the matter… My ruling is therefore that the motion will not be debated today as it would be repetitive and disorderly to do so. Explaining the rule in a sentence, Bercow said: “It is a necessary rule to ensure sensible use of the House’s time and proper respect for the decision it takes”.

It was expected that Bercow would make this decision, as it’s part of parliamentary procedure and judgement of the chair of the House of Commons. Despite this, he came under criticism from some MPs for his decision.

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