UK opposition lawmakers join forces against no-deal Brexit

Opposition lawmakers declared Tuesday that they would work together to try to stop a departure from the European Union (EU) ­without an agreement, setting up a legislative challenge to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his promise to complete the divorce by October 31– come what may.

Some 160 lawmakers have signed a declaration pledging “to do whatever is necessary” to prevent Johnson from bypassing Parliament in his plans. Johnson’s do-or-die pro­mise has raised worries about a disorderly divorce that would see new tariffs on trade and border checks between Britain and the EU, seriously disrupting business.

“The prime minister needs to respect Parliament and understand the role of Parliament is to question and challenge the executive,” the main opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said.