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MPs vote in favour of extending Article 50
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BREXIT could be delayed after MPs voted in favour of extending Article 50 today.

A total of 412 MPs voted for a motion tabled by Prime Minister Theresa May and 202 voted against it.

It seeks an extension until end of June to allow time for the legislation to be passed if her twice-rejected Withdrawal Agreement is approved by MPs.

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