The British government has confirmed that UK lawmakers will vote on British Prime Minister Theresa May's British deal for a THIRD time on Friday, local time.
Hong Yoo with the details.
March 29th was the original date set for the UK to leave the EU.
But for now, it will be the day that UK lawmakers put Prime Minister May's Brexit deal with the European Union to a vote for the third time.
If May's deal is approved, the UK will exit the bloc on May 22nd, but the parliament will have to work on the domestic ratification requirements.
If the withdrawal agreement does not pass this week, the UK will have to participate in European Parliament elections as a condition of an extension beyond April 12th.
On Wednesday, May told MPs she would step down as Prime Minister if they backed her deal.
May's announcement came after her advisers said her resignation was the only way to get enough votes to pass the deal as many Conservatives have been frustrated with her leadership and say a new leader is needed to lead the next phase of talks with the EU.
But the third vote is unlikely to be successful as May and her supporters will have to change the minds of 75 MPs.
The debate at the House of Commons will begin on Friday 9:20a.m. local time.
The crucial vote will proceed around five hours later.
Hong Yoo, Arirang News.