Davis Backtracks on Suggestion Brexit Vote May Come After Split

Davis’s office says government wants final accord in good time
Says minister was answering ‘hypothetical’ question on vote

David Davis
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By Tim Ross

October 25, 2017 at 11:51 AM EDT

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U.K. Brexit Secretary David Davis was forced to backtrack after suggesting that lawmakers may not be able to vote on the final terms of the country’s divorce from the European Union before the split happens.

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