FT News Briefing Monday, April 1
Apr 1, 2019
The British government is grappling with the fallout from a significant defeat regarding Brexit. MPs are making moves to take control of the House of Commons and seek alternatives for leaving the EU. Internal tensions are on the rise as time runs out before the exit deadline. Additionally, the discussion touches on April Fool's Day, stressing the risks of pranks amid the Brexit chaos, and features a nod to a new food delivery service and a podcast focused on digital advertising.
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Brexit Impasse
- UK Parliament faces Brexit impasse after PM May's deal was rejected.
- MPs will try to control the agenda and find a majority for a different Brexit approach.
Customs Union Likely
- The House of Commons is expected to coalesce around a customs union with the EU.
- This would resolve the Irish border issue but clashes with some Conservative MPs' Brexit vision.
Potential Runoff Vote
- Downing Street is considering a runoff vote between May's deal and the House of Commons' preferred deal.
- This would be a fourth attempt to pass May's Brexit plan.