UK PM Johnson Wins Over Rebels On Brexit Treaty-busting Powers

The plan has angered the EU and drawn heavy criticism from lawmakers who say that going back on an international agreement damages Britain’s reputation.

Nevertheless, a government concession giving parliament a say over whether to use the treaty-breaking powers snuffed out a rebellion and was approved without a vote.

Former finance minister Sajid Javid was one of several potential rebels to accept the government’s compromise, having initially said he could not support the bill.

Although some in Johnson’s Conservative Party, like former prime minister Theresa May, have not been won over, the bill now passes to the final stages of approval in parliament’s lower chamber, which will take place next week.