Brexit: controversial internal market bill passes final Commons hurdle — as it happened

Bill passes to Lords after MPs vote 340-256 in favour; UK hits record daily number of new Covid casesBoris Johnson apologises for getting lockdown rules wrongCovid lockdowns in north-east England: new rules explainedIs Boris Johnson really ‘fit as a butcher’s dog’?UK economy faltering before second Covid-19 waveCoronavirus – latest global updates9.55pmBSTThat ’s it for tonight, after another tumultuous evening in the House of Commons.To recap, MPs voted 340 to 256, majority 84, in favour of the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill at its third reading, despite warnings that the legislation threatens the Union and the country ’s global reputation.Related:Internal market bill passed by Commons despite Tory concerns9.38pmBSTTheresa May did not vote in tonight ’s House of Commons vote on the controversial Internal Markets Bill.There was speculation she would vote against the bill, after she criticised the government for acting “recklessly and irresponsibly” with the legislation, which would allow ministers to override the Withdrawal Agreement signed with the EU.Continue reading...
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