London: British Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to go ahead with Brexit plans without seeking a House of Commons vote, according to a media report today.
Those in favour of remaining within the European Union (EU) have hung on to the advisory nature of the June 23 referendum in favour of an exit from the economic bloc, the Daily Telegraph was quoted as saying by UK government sources.
However, the report said that May has consulted government lawyers who have told the Prime Minister that she has the executive power to invoke Article 50 and begin the formal process of exiting the European Union without a vote in Parliament.
A Downing Street source told the newspaper: “The Prime Minister has been absolutely clear that the British public have voted and now she will get on with delivering Brexit.”
Racial audit
Meanwhile, the British Prime Minister on Saturday announced a major audit into how people from different backgrounds are treated by the country’s public services, a review which is aimed at highlighting racial and socio-economic disparities.
“The government I lead will stand up for you and your family against injustice and inequality,” May said.
“Today I am launching an audit to look into racial disparities in our public services that stretches right across government. It will highlight the differences in outcomes for people of different backgrounds, in every area from health to education, childcare to welfare, employment, skills and criminal justice,” the prime minister said.
