Brexit: UK parliament sends Theresa May back to Brussels — how it happened
By DW
31 January 2019 |
8:21 am
British lawmakers have told Theresa May to reopen negotiations on a controversial provision within her Brexit withdrawal deal. The European Union says it's not interested in fresh talks. Read the latest here.
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