Brexit: Government to publish forecasts comparing May's deal with remaining in EU

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MPs have forced the government to agree to publish analysis comparing the economic impact of Theresa May's Brexit deal with remaining the European Union.

Before MPs vote on Ms May's Brexit deal, the government will have to publish an analysis comparing the impact of the proposed agreement with the consequences of the alternative scenarios of a no-deal Brexit and remaining in the EU.

The cross-party amendment was backed by more than 70 MPs from six political parties, including enough Tory rebels to deprive Ms May of her majority.

Facing a certain defeat in the Commons, ministers caved and agreed to accept the motion.

Key Points

• May defends her Brexit agreement at business industry speech
• Corbyn says Labour will not countenance a no-deal Brexit
• UK could stay tied to EU rules until next general election
• PM faces prospect of defeat over release of economic analysis of Brexit plans

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The Government has pledged to publish forecasts comparing Ms May's Brexit deal with remaining in the European Union.

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