The Government has delayed its flagship Brexit bill amid concern it could be defeated in a Commons revolt.
MPs were due to debate the second stage of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill next week but Commons Leader Andrea Leadsom said there would be a "pause" in the key legislation when she was outlining upcoming business for the days ahead.
The move prompted warnings the Government were "terrified of possible defeats" as Tory backbenchers joined opposition parties in tabling more than 300 amendments and new clauses to the so-called Repeal Bill, which will transfer EU law onto the statute books after Brexit.
The hold-up comes amid concern the Government's Brexit strategy is unravelling as Theresa May headed to Brussels to kick-start faltering negotiations with the EU leaders.
Ministers are facing a string of challenges to the Bill from pro-EU backbenchers, as several amendments could threaten the Prime Minister's weakened majority if backed by Conservative MPs.
Oh dear, no wonder Boris has been frothing at the mouth, and Maybot has been on her knees weeping in front of EU leaders.
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