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22:50, 29-Jun-2017
May faces vote test in UK parliament on government plan
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British Prime Minister Theresa May is facing a major test of her authority on Thursday when her legislative plan goes to a vote in Parliament.
May’s gamble on a snap election cost her party its majority, leading her to strike a deal with a Northern Irish party to ensure she has enough votes to pass legislation. The focus of the debate on May's government agenda is economy and jobs.
Opponents have advanced amendments calling for environmental protection measures ahead of Brexit. They also have asked for the abandonment of a so-called "hard Brexit" to ensure continued membership of the single market.
Other demands include ending public spending cuts and the provision of free abortions in the National Health Service in Northern Ireland.