April 4, 2019 2:01 PM

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Brexit: MPs back delay bill by one vote

British lawmakers have voted by a majority of one to force the prime minister Theresa May to ask for an extension to the Brexit process, in a bid to avoid any no-deal scenario. <br />''<br />''<br />''The bill, put forward by Labour's Yvette Cooper, was passed by the Commons in just one day. <br />''<br />''<br />''However, it will need to be approved by the Lords before it becomes law. It will also still be for the EU to decide whether to grant an extension. <br />''<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The vote comes after Theresa May met Jeremy Corbyn for talks on Brexit. The discussions between the leaders, who are trying to find agreement on a way forward, were described as "constructive", but Mr Corbyn added that they were "inconclusive".</span>

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