(USA Today)
Kim Hjelmgaard Jan. 16, 2019
LONDON – British Prime Minister Theresa May survived a "no-confidence" vote in her government Wednesday after a stinging defeat in Parliament over her Brexit deal to leave the European Union. The result means she stays in power for now.
May won the attempt to oust her from power by 325 to 306 votes.
The motion was called by opposition parties attempting to break a deadlock in Parliament over the deal May negotiated with the EU to leave the bloc. Defeat would have probably led to her resignation and the triggering of a general election within weeks.
She has until Monday to devise a new Brexit plan acceptable to lawmakers. Her opponents have not ruled out calling further no-confidence votes.
In a short statement in the House of Commons after the vote, May said she would "continue to work to deliver on the solemn promise to the people of this country to deliver on the result of the referendum and leave the European Union."
She said, "We must find solutions that are negotiable and command support."
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