British PM Theresa May receives UK Parliament’s approval to begin Brexit

Q.  British PM Theresa May receives UK Parliament approval to commence Brexit process after winning a vote in ____________
- Published on 06 Feb 17

a. House of Commons
b. Lower House
c. House of Lords
d. Both a and b
e. All the above

ANSWER: Both a and b
 
British PM Theresa May receives UK Parliament’s approval to begin BrexitUK Prime Minister Theresa May has received Parliament’s approval to begin the process of Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU). This comes after winning a crucial vote in the House of Commons.

British MPs voted in favour of the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill after two days of debate. They voted by a majority of 384-498 votes in favour to 114 against.

The bill now faces further scrutiny in the Commons and the House of Lords before it can become law.

Government of the United Kingdom: Know More
  • Government: Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
  • Monarch: Elizabeth II
  • Prime Minister: Theresa May
  • Legislature: Parliament
  • Upper house: House of Lords
  • Lower house: House of Commons

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