UK: Boris Johnson’s deal ‘crosses the Brexit finish line’
25 January 2020 |
3:51 pm
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said "we have done it" after his Brexit bill was ratified by UK lawmakers. Five amendments were rejected, including provisions to reunite child refugees with families already in the UK.
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