British MPs have passed a key stage of a bill transferring EU law into domestic legislation. br br The EU withdrawal bill now moves to the next stage of the lawmaking process. br br British Prime Minister Theresa May faces a battle against MPs who want to amend the bill before it becomes law. br br Anti-Brexit protesters have voiced their opposition to the bill and Britain’s planned clean break from the EU. br br The government says the bill would ensure a smooth departure from the bloc.br br Its passage is expected to take months to complete. br br Summing up for the government – DLidington explains why the bill is essential #EUwithdrawalbill pic.twitter.comvntViRKAq9— BrexitCentral (BrexitCentral) September 11, 2017br br Summing up – Labour’s mtpennycook praises Ken Clarke and says the legislation is flawed pic.twitter.