The leader of the anti-Brexit Liberal Democrats party said on Friday two senior lawmakers from the ruling party and opposition have indicated willingness to lead an emergency government to prevent a no-deal divorce with the European Union.

Given Prime Minister<a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/uks-johnson-tells-civil-servants-their-top-priority-is-preparing-for-no-deal-brexit-sky-241873"> Boris Johnson</a> wants to take Britain out of the EU on October&nbsp;31, with or without a negotiated transition, foes are plotting how to bring him down and stop a no-deal Brexit they say would be disastrous for the economy.

The main opposition party Labour's leader<a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/uk-opposition-leader-jeremy-corbyn-seeks-to-oust-pm-boris-johnson-to-avoid-no-deal-brexit-243201"> Jeremy Corbyn wants a no-confidence vote</a>, caretaker government with him as head, then an election, while the Liberal Democrats prefer to find alternative leaders for a unity government.

Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson told BBC radio on Friday that former Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman and ruling Conservative party veteran Ken Clarke had both told her they would be prepared to assume that role.

"They put public duty first and they don't want to see a no-deal Brexit," Swinson said.

"If the House of Commons asks them to lead an emergency government to get our country out of this Brexit mess and to stop us driving off that cliff to a <a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/food-sector-is-absolutely-clear-that-a-no-deal-exit-is-a-disastrous-outcometrade-body-241342">no-deal</a>, then yes they are prepared to do that."

With Johnson staking his premiership on Brexit, the EU refusing to re-open a previously-negotiated withdrawal deal and a majority of lawmakers opposed to a no-deal divorce, Britain is heading for a parliamentary showdown and constitutional crisis.

Opponents of no deal say it would be a nightmare for what was once one of the West’s most stable democracies. A disorderly divorce, they say, would hurt global growth, send shockwaves through financial markets and weaken London’s claim to be the world’s preeminent financial centre.

Brexit supporters say there may be short-term disruption from a no-deal exit but that the economy will eventually thrive if cut free from what they cast as a doomed experiment in integration that has led to Europe falling behind China and the United States.

Labour wants a vote of no-confidence in the government shortly after parliament returns from its summer break on September&nbsp;3. Energy Minister Kwasi Kwarteng told Sky News the government would win such a vote.

"I don't see Jeremy Corbyn being able to come together with the numbers, nor do I see any prospect of him leading a so-called national unity government," he said.

"He's the most unpopular leader of the opposition we've ever had and the idea that he's going to lead a unity government I think is ridiculous," he said.

The leader of the anti-Brexit Liberal Democrats party said on Friday two senior lawmakers from the ruling party and opposition have indicated willingness to lead an emergency government to prevent a no-deal divorce with the European Union.

The leader of the anti-Brexit Liberal Democrats party said on Friday two senior lawmakers from the ruling party and opposition have indicated willingness to lead an emergency government to prevent a no-deal divorce with the European Union. Given Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to take Britain out of the EU on October 31, with or without a negotiated transition, foes are plotting how to bring him down and stop a no-deal Brexit they say would be disastrous for the economy. The main opposition party Labour's leader Jeremy Corbyn wants a no-confidence vote, caretaker government with him as head, then an election, while the Liberal Democrats prefer to find alternative leaders for a unity government. Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson told BBC radio on Friday that former Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman and ruling Conservative party veteran Ken Clarke had both told her they would be prepared to assume that role. "They put public duty first and they don't want to see a no-deal Brexit," Swinson said. "If the House of Commons asks them to lead an emergency government to get our country out of this Brexit mess and to stop us driving off that cliff to a no-deal, then yes they are prepared to do that." With Johnson staking his premiership on Brexit, the EU refusing to re-open a previously-negotiated withdrawal deal and a majority of lawmakers opposed to a no-deal divorce, Britain is heading for a parliamentary showdown and constitutional crisis. Opponents of no deal say it would be a nightmare for what was once one of the West’s most stable democracies. A disorderly divorce, they say, would hurt global growth, send shockwaves through financial markets and weaken London’s claim to be the world’s preeminent financial centre. Brexit supporters say there may be short-term disruption from a no-deal exit but that the economy will eventually thrive if cut free from what they cast as a doomed experiment in integration that has led to Europe falling behind China and the United States. Labour wants a vote of no-confidence in the government shortly after parliament returns from its summer break on September 3. Energy Minister Kwasi Kwarteng told Sky News the government would win such a vote. "I don't see Jeremy Corbyn being able to come together with the numbers, nor do I see any prospect of him leading a so-called national unity government," he said. "He's the most unpopular leader of the opposition we've ever had and the idea that he's going to lead a unity government I think is ridiculous," he said.

Anti-Brexit party reveals candidates for emergency UK government

Britain's pro-EU opposition Liberal Democrats on Monday elected their first female leader on a promise that she will do everything possible to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/resigning-uk-minister-sad-that-britain-has-to-work-under-brexit-dark-cloud-237693">"stop Brexit"</a>.

Jo Swinson will take charge of a 31-year-old party on the rise due to its unambiguous anti-Brexit position.

Its firm stand against Britain's split from the European Union saw it come a surprise second behind populist eurosceptic Nigel Farage's Brexit Party in the European Parliament elections in May.

Opinion polls put the centrist party on more than 20 percent, should a snap general election be called to resolve the three-year Brexit crisis.

Britain is due to leave the EU on October 31.

"As your leader, I will do whatever it takes to stop Brexit," the 39-year-old Glasgow native told a packed London nightclub where the leadership contest result was announced.

"I am ready to take our party into a general election and win it," she said, to applause.

Swinson became the Liberal Democrats' first female leader after beating rival Ed Davey by 47,997 votes to 28,021 on turnout of 72 percent among party members.

Swinson has spent two years as outgoing party leader Vince Cable's deputy.

Davey served as energy and climate change secretary when the Liberal Democrats were in a coalition government led by Conservative prime minister David Cameron from 2010 to 2015.

Davey, 53, is a passionate environmental campaigner who sees climate change as one of Britain's biggest threats.

Boris Johnson is likely to take over as leader of the governing Conservative Party on Tuesday and replace Theresa May as prime minister on Wednesday.

Despite the Conservatives commanding a razor-thin majority in parliament, Johnson says he intends to take Britain out of the EU on October 31, with or without a divorce deal.

Swinson said Britain "deserves better than Boris".

But she ruled out forming a coalition with the main opposition Labour Party due to its vague Brexit stance.

"Any party that can't decide where it stands on the biggest issue in a generation doesn't deserve my time -- and doesn't deserve your vote," she said.

Labour's socialist leader Jeremy Corbyn is a lifelong eurosceptic who only this month backed the option of holding a second Brexit referendum -- a key Lib Dem demand.

Britain's pro-EU opposition Liberal Democrats on Monday elected their first female leader on a promise that she will do everything possible to "stop Brexit". Jo Swinson will take charge of a 31-year-old party on the rise due to its unambiguous anti-Brexit position.

Britain's pro-EU opposition Liberal Democrats on Monday elected their first female leader on a promise that she will do everything possible to "stop Brexit". Jo Swinson will take charge of a 31-year-old party on the rise due to its unambiguous anti-Brexit position. Its firm stand against Britain's split from the European Union saw it come a surprise second behind populist eurosceptic Nigel Farage's Brexit Party in the European Parliament elections in May. Opinion polls put the centrist party on more than 20 percent, should a snap general election be called to resolve the three-year Brexit crisis. Britain is due to leave the EU on October 31. "As your leader, I will do whatever it takes to stop Brexit," the 39-year-old Glasgow native told a packed London nightclub where the leadership contest result was announced. "I am ready to take our party into a general election and win it," she said, to applause. Swinson became the Liberal Democrats' first female leader after beating rival Ed Davey by 47,997 votes to 28,021 on turnout of 72 percent among party members. Swinson has spent two years as outgoing party leader Vince Cable's deputy. Davey served as energy and climate change secretary when the Liberal Democrats were in a coalition government led by Conservative prime minister David Cameron from 2010 to 2015. Davey, 53, is a passionate environmental campaigner who sees climate change as one of Britain's biggest threats. Boris Johnson is likely to take over as leader of the governing Conservative Party on Tuesday and replace Theresa May as prime minister on Wednesday. Despite the Conservatives commanding a razor-thin majority in parliament, Johnson says he intends to take Britain out of the EU on October 31, with or without a divorce deal. Swinson said Britain "deserves better than Boris". But she ruled out forming a coalition with the main opposition Labour Party due to its vague Brexit stance. "Any party that can't decide where it stands on the biggest issue in a generation doesn't deserve my time -- and doesn't deserve your vote," she said. Labour's socialist leader Jeremy Corbyn is a lifelong eurosceptic who only this month backed the option of holding a second Brexit referendum -- a key Lib Dem demand.

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Anti-Brexit party reveals candidates for emergency UK government

UK's Liberal Democrats elect first female leader Jo Swinson to 'stop Brexit'