Ambassador Mufleh R. Osmany speaks to DOT
Theresa May is going to meet MPs to try to find a way forward for Brexit, after her slim victory in the no-confidence vote. The PM saw off a bid to remove her government from power by 325 to 306 votes, the day after her plan for leaving the EU was rejected. Afterwards, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn refused to join talks unless the threat of a no-deal exit was ruled out.
The PM said she wanted to approach discussions in a “constructive spirit”. She must present a new plan now for EU withdrawal to Parliament by 21 January. “It will not be an easy task, but MPs know they have a duty to act in the national interest, reach a consensus and get this done,” she said.
In this regard, Ambassador Mufleh R. Osmany said that Brexit has become a domestic issue of United Kingdom. Britain is going through an identity crisis. They are still in doubt whether they are part of Europe or an isolated island. There is a divisive debate on this issue within the country, particularly within the conservative party. Now, whatever happens to Brexit, the Conservative party shall suffer whereas the labour party has a lot to gain on this.
Interviewed by Tasmiah Nuhiya Ahmed, Executive Editor, Daily Our Time.
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