Further debate on Brexit next steps ahead of March votes
27 February 2019 (updated on 27 February 2019)
Following the Prime Minister's statement on 26 February 2019, in which she announced dates including a second 'meaningful vote', MPs debated Brexit next steps in the Commons Chamber.
The motion for debate, in the Prime Minister's name, was as follows.
"That, at this day's sitting, the Speaker shall put the questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the motion in the name of the Prime Minister relating to the UK's withdrawal from the EU not later than 7.00pm; such questions shall include the questions on any amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; the questions may be put after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred
divisions) shall not apply."
MPs divided 3 times during the course of this debate, and passed one amendment without a division.
Division 345 - MPs voted to reject the amendment in the name of the Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn, which laid out support for Labour's alternative Brexit plan
Division 346 - MPs voted against the amendment in the name of the Westminster Leader of the SNP, Ian Blackford, which stated that the House rejected leaving the EU without a deal under any circumstance and regardless of exit date.
Division 347 - MPs voted in favour of Yvette Cooper's amendment which further noted the Prime Ministers statement that she will return to the Commons in March for a series of votes on her deal, the prospect of leaving without a deal and extending Article 50.
The House of Commons also voted to approve an amendment in the name of Alberto Costa, which guaranteed the rights of EU citizens in the UK, regardless of the outcome of the UK's withdrawal from the EU.
The final, amended motion was passed without a division.
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