Prime Minister Theresa May just put herself up in the list of the most historical Parliament defeats as her Brexit deal was rejected by 230 votes on Tuesday evening.
According to BBC, May's Brexit deal was rejected by 432 to 202 votes, with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn calling out a no-confidence vote. This means the debate could be headed towards a general election in the coming weeks if no alternative options are made.
For over two years, May worked to come up with a deal that will set out the terms for Great Britain's imminent exit from the European Union (EU). Now that her deal has been rejected, there is no clear path for the terms that will determine how Britain will opt out of the union.
The no-confidence vote will give May another chance to get the majority of MPs on her side. She is expecting to win this time and if she does, she will be given another three days or less to provide opposing MPs with alternatives for the Brexit deal.
The Independent quoted the opposition stating that the Brexit votes were handed out to keep away from "uncertainty, division and the very real risk of no-deal."
On the contrary, May insisted that MPs wanted to stay in office. She further stated that she would approach senior parliament leaders to ensure that Brexit would take place. For May, it is a critical time to push her deal before finding her way back to Brussels for negotiations.
Before May's phenomenal yet devastating defeat, a Labour minority government lost three times to majorities of 166, 161, and 140, making Tuesday's vote the greatest loss margin that ever took place in Parliament.
Multiple outlets have reported that the Democratic Unionist Party confirmed it would show support for May in the confidence vote to be held Wednesday evening. It is worth noting that the same group voted against the deal on Tuesday.
Early on, May's proposed Brexit deal was met with a number of complaints, mainly focusing on the deal's failure to give the U.K. ultimate control of its own affairs. The Irish border issue is also another concern for contending parties. While a backstop has been included in the deal, it does not protect most parts of Britain from abiding by the EU's rules on food trade.
Brexit, in short for "British exit," is set to take place March 29. If May's deal is completely thrashed, the U.K. will leave the European Union without a deal.
