Government may bow to pressure to release Brexit impact studies

Labour motion seeking release of Brexit economic impact assessments passes unanimously – but it is unclear whether motion is binding

The government seems likely to be forced to release unredacted versions of dozens of documents assessing the impact of Brexit on the economy after a Labour motion was passed unanimously in the Commons.

The motion called for the 58 studies, which ministers have fiercely resisted publishing, to be released in full to the Brexit select committee, members of which would then decide what elements to issue publicly.

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