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MNI BRIEF: UK Upper Chamber In Xmas Recess, Can Be Recalled

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The UK upper chamber of Parliament starts its Christmas recess at close of business on December 17, returning January 5, the government announced Wednesday. However, the House of Lords can be recalled at any time to debate an EU trade deal, so the Christmas closure is not an indicator on the likely timing of any deal. The lower chamber, the House of Commons, could follow suit but

business managers have stressed they will not allow the timing of parliamentary recess to stand in the way of a deal.

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