Thread by @faisalislam

Meaningful Vote on Withdrawal Deal
DEFEATED
Ayes 202
Noes 432
Massive historic worst government defeat in modern times

Top of this table:

PM pre empts Corbyn - announces willing to find time for confidence motion in Government - even if it comes from SNP.

“The risk of a disorderly exit has increased with vote”: European Council president spokesman for Tusk:

My word. 118 Tory MPs voted against their PM

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 @skynews projection of the loss majority was 226.

Only 4 out.

@katewilsea

A record Tory rebellion.
A record Government defeat.

It brings into question the entire post election strategy of trying to get a deal like this through a Parliament like this. Ie whether it’s even possible.

And raises very real questions about why past 5 weeks was wasted.

Minimal Labour rebellion - 3 plus Frank Field.

Austin
Barron
Mann.

No fitzpatrick.

The @DUPleader Arlene Foster

“Mrs May will now be able to demonstrate to Brussels’ negotiators that changes are required if any deal is to command the support of Parliament.

We will work with the Government constructively to achieve a better deal. That is our focus.”

PM said “tonight’s vote tells us nothing about what Parliament will support”.

Being interpreted by key figures in Brussels as a the Commons having a majority for “softer Brexit”.

So @mayoroflondon tells me “I thought youd gone mad suggesting a defeat of over 200 - but you were right” - credit to @katewilsea and @breeallegretti

History. Of the wrong sort.