British MPs have passed a key stage of a bill transferring EU law into domestic legislation. <br /><br />The EU withdrawal bill now moves to the next stage of the lawmaking process. <br /><br />British Prime Minister Theresa May faces a battle against MPs who want to amend the bill before it becomes law. <br /><br />Anti-Brexit protesters have voiced their opposition to the bill and Britain’s planned clean break from the EU. <br /><br />The government says the bill would ensure a smooth departure from the bloc.<br /><br />Its passage is expected to take months to complete. <br /><br />Summing up for the government – DLidington explains why the bill is essential #EUwithdrawalbill pic.twitter.com/vntViRKAq9— BrexitCentral (BrexitCentral) September 11, 2017<br /><br />Summing up – Labour’s mtpennycook praises Ken Clarke and says the legislation is flawed pic.twitter.com/BSOqrZlYgv— BrexitCentral (BrexitCentral) September 11, 2017<br />
