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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees
More big Brexit news: No10 confirms the Govt has just accepted the Swire amendment - which gives MPs the power to;
1. Veto the Irish backstop AND a transition extension in 2020
2. Limit the backstop to just 12 months
Both completely contradict the current Withdrawal Agreement.
Could someone with greater knowledge than I translate as to what effect, this could cause in relation to the proposed deal (again, genuine q, i honestly don't know)
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The amendment means nothing without EU agreement.