Brexit vote: what happens now Theresa May’s deal has failed…again?

MPs reject withdrawal agreement by a majority of 58, plunging process into disarray

Theresa May
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Theresa May has suffered a third heavy defeat on her Brexit deal, throwing the UK’s exit from the EU into further confusion.

MPs voted 344 to 286, a majority of 58, to reject the withdrawal agreement, having previously voted the proposal down by majorities of 230 and 149.

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