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Commons beats Lords amendment on 'meaningful' EU vote
Voted against his own motion: Dominic Grieve

A LORDS amendment to give MPs a “meaningful vote” on the final Brexit deal was rejected in the Commons yesterday by a majority of 16.

The EU Withdrawal Bill amendment — backed by pro-Remain Tory Dominic Grieve in order to block a “no deal” Brexit — was rejected by 319 votes to 303.

PM Theresa May saw off a rebellion with a last-minute concession to pro-EU Tory MPs.

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