Johnson Faces Tory Rebellion on Post-Brexit Trade Deals
- Tory lawmakers push for parliament to be given veto in future
- At least 11 Conservatives have put name to rebels’ amendment
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Boris Johnson faces a rebellion from members of his own Conservative Party seeking to amend government legislation and give Parliament a veto on new trade deals.
At least 11 Tories have put their name to an amendment to the Trade Bill to give the House of Commons and House of Lords each a say over whether to approve any new accord struck with another country. The legislation will be debated in the House of Commons on Monday.