Disputes over Brexit (2)

Instatement of Boris Johnson as the British premier marks a milestone in Brexit developments. British premier's insistence on enforcement of Brexit on October 31, 2019, with or without a deal, has sparked stiff oppositions in Britain's political scene, and among Britons, generating concerns among European Union key figures, and important EU member states, namely Germany and France.

In fact, continuous disputes of the Conservative British administration and House of Commons is pointed out as the hallmark of Boris Johnson's premiership tenure. The fact of the matter is that Brexit is gaining more dimensions on a daily basis, turning into a fateful event, which leaves a huge impact on the future of Britain.

In the meantime, the Labor Party Leader, Jeremy Corbin, underscored on Monday, September 2, that he will stand up against the British administration's suppressive policies. He once again pointed out that a no-deal Brexit is an appropriate option for the US. This comes while Johnson remains adamant to pull Britain out of the European Union on October 31, 2019, with or without a deal. The insistence of Boris Johnson on enforcement of Brexit on October 31, at any cost, propelled him to try to shut down House of Commons for a period of five weeks until October 14, with the agreement of Queen Elizabeth, in order to obstruct the acts of his opponents, such as the Labor Party members. He even threatened to sack his opponents in the Conservative Party. Nonetheless, the following developments proved that Remainers have the upper hand in the British political landscape.

In fact, a coalition of opposition MPs took shape in the House of Commons, with the support of 21 rebellious Conservative Party members, on Tuesday, September 3, ratifying an immediate motion on terms of Britain's divorce from the European Union, gaining control of the process of Brexit. In this manner, Johnson's plot to suspend House of Commons, in order to enforce a no-deal Brexit, turned into an utter failure.

Johnson has claimed that his opponents intend to force Britain to submit to European Union.

The mounting disputes between Brexiteers and Remainers has enraged ordinary citizens in Britain, leading thousands of Britons to pour on to the central streets of London, especially next to Westminster Abbey, in order to vent their anger over the lingering political and economic limbo, resulting from the poor performance of British officials.

In the meantime, Johnson, in reaction to approval of a motion at the House of Commons, prohibiting a no-deal Brexit, and putting emphasis on the extension of the duration set for the withdrawal of Britain from the European Union, has proposed early elections on October 14. He made this suggestion, following his humiliating defeat, in his confrontation with House of Commons lawmakers.

Meanwhile, the members of House of Commons held a voting on September 4, in relation to Johnson's proposal for holding early elections, which failed to gain the necessary number of votes for its enforcement. The members of the House of Commons also voted in favor of prohibition of a no-deal Brexit. This motion was then handed over to the House of Lords for final ratification. In case of final approval of this motion at the House of Lords, Johnson would be forced to request a three-month extension for the deadline set for Brexit, to the officials of Brussels, in case of a failure in reaching an agreement with the European Union. Meanwhile, the extension of this deadline is in need of the agreement of the leaders of 27 EU member states. The ratifications of the House of Commons should also be approved by the House of Lords and be signed and confirmed by Queen Elizabeth.

The measures taken by Boris Johnson have mounted suspicions over his true intentions. Johnson's political life has been destabilized, especially given that a significant number of Conservative MPs have joined his opponents. On the other hand, Johnson's status was reinforced after a court in Scotland refused to intervene in regard to his decision to suspend House of Commons.

Disputes over Brexit have entered a highly sensitive and critical phase. In case the House of Lords votes in favor of the House of Commons' ratification, Johnson would be highly restricted and would have no option other than following the decisions of House of Commons. This could even lead to this resignation.

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