, 21 tweets, 7 min read
Is something happening in the Commons?
Big moment. Boris Johnson wins vote on 2nd reading of withdrawal agreement bill by 329 to 299, govt majority 30
With a majority like that, Johnson can win the timetable motion – MPs now voting
Seven MPs missing in that vote
We may need to know more about the workings of House of Lords and European Parliament in a moment
DUP abstaining – they are sitting in the chamber. Well spotted @DArcyTiP. The programme motion now v likely to pass
@DArcyTiP DUP messing with our minds: they have all now gone for a stroll
@DArcyTiP The number to look out for: 318 is a majority
@DArcyTiP Boris Johnson loses vote on timetable for withdrawal agreement bill, 322 to 308, majority 14
@DArcyTiP Five MPs missing in that vote
@DArcyTiP Boris Johnson: "Until the EU has reached a decision, we will pause this legislation"
@DArcyTiP So he hasn't withdrawn the bill and clearly intends to press ahead with it on a slightly long timetable
@DArcyTiP 19 Labour rebels on the 2nd reading commonsvotes.digiminster.com/Divisions/Deta…
@DArcyTiP And 5 Labour MPs did not vote, including Ronnie Campbell
@DArcyTiP Jacob Rees-Mogg says the Queen's Speech debate on the NHS will continue tomorrow and Thu (no sitting on Fri)
@DArcyTiP Here are PM's words in the Commons after the votes docs.google.com/document/d/14R…
@DArcyTiP All 28 Spartans (Tory Eurosceptics who voted against May's deal 3x) voted for the bill on 2nd reading commonsvotes.digiminster.com/Divisions/Deta…
@DArcyTiP Only the 5 Labour hardcore voted for the timetable motion commonsvotes.digiminster.com/Divisions/Deta…
@DArcyTiP And a further 3 Labour MPs did not vote
@DArcyTiP Letter from Nigel Farage to Brexit Party supporters: "not a proper Brexit"
@DArcyTiP Full Brexit Party email here mailchi.mp/thebrexitparty…
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