As Brexit debate starts, May suffers damaging setbacks

Prime Minister Theresa May suffered embarrassing blows on Tuesday at the start of five days of debate over her plans to leave the European Union that could determine the future of Brexit and the fate of her government.May wants to secure parliament's approval for her deal to keep close ties with the EU after leaving in March, but opposition is fierce, with Brexit supporters and opponents alike wanting if not to derail, then to thwart her plan.The debates and final vote on Dec. 11 are crucial in