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Explained: Corbyn's confusing no-confidence vote against Theresa May

Here's how to understand the latest Brexit chaos

Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn, gives a speech on Brexit at the National Transport Design Centre at Coventry University, Britain
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Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn, gives a speech on Brexit at the National Transport Design Centre at Coventry University, Britain

Louise Thompson | The Conversation

Not for the first time in the Brexit process, confusion reigned in the UK parliament on December 17, when opposition leader, Jeremy Corbyn, proposed a vote of no confidence in the prime minister, Theresa May, only to later appear to backtrack. The prime minister ended up walking out of the chamber. Opposition MPs from other parties are now furious with both May and Corbyn. Here’s how to understand the latest Brexit chaos.

What was the motion put forward by Jeremy Corbyn?

Jeremy Corbyn told the House of Commons on Monday afternoon that he would be tabling a motion of