Johnson’s No Deal Plans Get Derailed by MPs in Vote - Brexit Explained

The video discusses a significant vote in the UK House of Commons, where MPs aimed to take control of parliamentary business to prevent a no-deal Brexit. The defection of an MP from the Conservative Party to the Liberal Democrats weakened the government's majority. The video covers the emergency debate led by Sir Oliver Letwin and the subsequent vote, which resulted in MPs gaining control of the order paper. This move was seen as a step to block a no-deal Brexit and potentially force a general election. The video concludes with the political ramifications of the vote and the ongoing Brexit negotiations.

Who defected from the Conservatives to join the Liberal Democrats?

What did Philip Lee cite as reasons for leaving the Conservative party?

What was the main purpose of the vote discussed in the video?

What was the proposed legislation intended to prevent?

What threat did the government make if MPs supported the emergency motion?

What was the outcome of the vote mentioned in the video?

What did Jeremy Corbyn say about the Prime Minister's Brexit policy?

What was the significance of the motion passed by MPs?

How did the Prime Minister respond to the vote results?

What concerns were raised about the timing of a potential general election?