LONDON — Britain’s post-Brexit trade deal with the EU looks certain to be passed when parliament is recalled on December 30 after the main opposition Labour party said it would vote in favor despite misgivings.
The speakers of both the lower and upper houses of parliament — the House of Commons and House of Lords — confirmed they would convene rare sessions during the Christmas-New Year break after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the agreement had been clinched by UK and EU negotiators.
The votes will take place less than 48 hours before the trade deal is due to come into effect and are virtually assured to go in the Conservative government’s favor after Labour leader Kier Star…
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