Progress on Brexit in the Parliament

We have had another extremely interesting night in the House of Commons.

Before the vote PM Theresa May announced that she will request a renegotiation of the Withdrawal Agreement in Brussels.

So far there have only been negative comments from EU about the possibilities for any changes of the Withdrawal Agreement.

– Seven amendments was approved for Parliament voting tonight.

1. The Brady amendment regarding the need for a re-negotiation of the Withdrawal Agreement introducing an alternative arrangement for backstop – was adopted 317 for, 301 against.

2. The Tory MP Caroline Spelmans alternative suggestion to try to prevent a no-deal Brexit won the support of the MPs with eight votes, 318 for, 310 against.

All other amendments were voted down.

Theresa May will now go back to Brussels with a message on what needs to happen tobget a deal through the UK Parliament.