Parliament Votes to Block Child Refugees in Brexit Deal - Brexit Explained

The video discusses the UK Withdrawal Agreement Bill, focusing on changes related to child refugees. Initially, the bill required the UK to accept unaccompanied child refugees with family in the UK, but this provision was removed after the Conservative election victory. Labour opposed this change, proposing an amendment to reinstate the protections, which was ultimately rejected. The Conservative majority allows the government to pass the bill without amendments, highlighting the shift in parliamentary dynamics post-election.

What implications does the removal of child refugee protections have for the UK’s obligations under EU protocols?

What was the outcome of the vote on the amendment to reinstate child refugee protections?

How did the Conservative majority affect the progress of the Withdrawal Agreement bill?