Government tries to tempt Hammond, Morgan and co with a promise to recognise "essence" of the customs union amendment (but not the specific customs union reference) in a Lords amendment.
Hammon says it's "generous offer" but will not accept it.
Hammon says it's "generous offer" but will not accept it.
Ouch. Philip Lee, who until recently was a minister in May's government, said yesterday was "the worst experience I've had in Parliament for eight years"
Wow. Government defeated on staying in the European Medicines Agency. 305-301. Huge cheers from oppositon benches. Does *not* bode well for the customs union vote which is coming next.
Labour MPs John Mann, Frank Field, Kate Hoey and Graham Stringer save Theresa May’s skin on the customs union vote. A penny for the thoughts of their Labour colleagues.
