Brexit: David Davis warns of ‘chaotic’ EU withdrawal if MPs reject repeal bill

‘MPs have been warned by David Davis that voting against the Brexit repeal bill would amount to backing a “chaotic” exit from the European Union.
The Brexit Secretary stressed the British people “did not vote for confusion” in last year’s referendum and Parliament should respect that when it divides on the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill for the first time.
Labour will vote against the legislation, arguing so-called “Henry VIII” powers in the Bill that would allow ministers to alter laws without full parliamentary scrutiny amount to a “power-grab”.
But Mr Davis’s words could weigh heavy on Labour MPs from Leave-backing constituencies, with sources estimating around a dozen could rebel against Jeremy Corbyn’s orders.
The Liberal Democrats, who will oppose the legislation, have urged the Labour leader to sack any frontbenchers who defy the whip or risk his party’s shift towards a “softer” Brexit being exposed as a “sham”.’
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