Brexit news: Norbert Roettgen has revelled in the Brexit chaos (Image: GETTY )
German MP Norbert Roettgen said it was “good news” because “finally MPs are taking control of Brexit” after rebels voted to wrestle control of the process from the Government with series of "indicative votes”. He welcomed the news after Parliament last night voted to support the cross-party amendment, which was passed by 392 to 302, in another humiliating reverse for Mrs May.
Writing on Twitter, Mr Roettgen said: "Finally MPs are taking control of Brexit," referring to the House of Commons' vote to indicate whether it can agree on a deal with closer ties to Brussels.
The shocking result means MPs could potentially dictate the Commons' handling of Brexit talks, potentially paving the way for a "softer" deal that would keep Britain closely tied to the EU with a series of votes tomorrow.
Mr Roettgen, who is the head of the foreign affairs committee in Germany's lower house of parliament, added: "Short extension therefore almost certainly off the table.
“This is good news!"
Brexit news: MPs took control of the Brexit process (Image: ©UK Parliament)
