Britains brexit bill clears first legislative hurdle

According to recent news, the UK's Brexit bill has cleared its first legislative hurdle in the House of Commons. The bill, which aims to ratify the UK's withdrawal agreement with the EU, was approved by a majority of 358 to 234 votes.

The bill will now move on to the House of Lords, where it is expected to face further scrutiny and potential amendments. The government has a majority in the House of Lords, but opposition parties are likely to try to make changes to the bill.

The bill's passage through the House of Commons marks a significant step forward for the UK's Brexit process, which has been plagued by delays and uncertainty. The UK is currently scheduled to leave the EU on January 31, 2020, and the ratification of the withdrawal agreement is a crucial step in that process.

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