Brexit bill vote: How MPs votedpublished at 19:55 British Summer Time 22 October 2019
Summary
Prime Minister Boris Johnson pauses his Brexit bill after MPs reject his timetable for it
The PM says he will speak to EU leaders about Parliament's request for a delay - but stress his policy remains leaving on 31 October
European Council President Donald Tusk says he will 'recommend the EU27 accept the UK request for an extension'
MPs voted by a majority of 30 to approve the first stage of the government's Withdrawal Agreement Bill
But they rejected the government's planned timetable for the legislation by a majority of 14
Ministers wanted the bill to complete all of its Commons stages by Thursday in a bid to meet its Brexit deadline
Opposition MPs said that was not enough time to properly scrutinise the legislation
Commons leader Jacob Rees-Mogg says it is 'very hard' to see how Brexit deal laws can now be passed by 31 October
Brexit bill vote: How MPs votedpublished at 19:55 British Summer Time 22 October 2019
European Commission responds to votepublished at 19:54 British Summer Time 22 October 2019
A European Commission spokesperson says: “The EU Commission takes note of tonight’s result and expects the UK government to inform us about the next steps.
"The EU Council president is consulting leaders on the UK’s request for an extension until 31 January 2020.”
'Long delay will probably lead to election'published at 19:54 British Summer Time 22 October 2019
BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg tweets...
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End of X postNigel Dodds: MPs have made a very wise decisionpublished at 19:49 British Summer Time 22 October 2019
House of Commons
ParliamentThe DUP's leader at Westminister, Nigel Dodds, says MPs have "made a very wise decision to allow for detailed examination of the most important legislation we will ever have to consider".
"Particularly given the impact on Northern Ireland," he adds.
He urges the prime minister to talk to the DUP "about what can be done even at this late stage to ensure we join in this great quest to get Brexit done but as one United Kingdom".
Barnier refusing to comment on Commons votepublished at 19:48 British Summer Time 22 October 2019
From the BBC's Brussels bureau...
A stony-faced Michel Barnier had no comment on the government’s loss in the Commons a few moments ago at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
The EU's chief Brexit negotiator did not respond to questions from the BBC about next steps on a possible extension.
Swinson: End the brinkmanshippublished at 19:45 British Summer Time 22 October 2019
House of Commons
Parliament"He continues in an irresponsible vein to talk up the prospect of no deal," says Lib Dem Leader Jo Swinson.
She says he should "end the brinkmanship and replace it with some statesmanship".
She urges the PM to secure an extension to the Brexit process in order to either hold "a people's vote", have proper scrutiny of his bill or hold a general election.
Corbyn: MPs 'refused to be bounced'published at 19:45 British Summer Time 22 October 2019
Jeremy Corbyn has said that MPs' rejection of the Brexit bill timetable showed they had "refused to be bounced" into debating the deal over two more days.
The Labour leader called on Mr Johnson to work with all MPs in order to "agree a reasonable timetable".
Rees-Mogg to make a statementpublished at 19:42 British Summer Time 22 October 2019
House of Commons
Parliament"As of now my understanding is that the leader of the house [Jacob Rees-Mogg] intends to make a business statement which sets out government intentions for the coming days," Speaker John Bercow tells MPs.
Blackford: Yet another humiliating defeat for the PMpublished at 19:42 British Summer Time 22 October 2019
House of Commons
ParliamentThe SNP's Westminster leader Ian Blackford says this is "yet another humiliating defeat for the prime minister this evening".
"This House has spoken with a clear voice to tell the PM he is not on.
"Furthermore it is absolutely crystal clear what should now happen.
"It is the law of the land on the basis of not agreeing a deal that the prime minister is instructed to seek an extension.
"Go to Brussels and do as you have been instructed."
PM: We will pause this legislationpublished at 19:37 British Summer Time 22 October 2019
House of Commons
ParliamentBoris Johnson says "we should not overlook the significance of this moment".
"I must express my disappointment that the House has voted for delay rather than a timetable that would have guaranteed the UK could leave on 31 October with a deal.
"We now face further uncertainty.
"The EU must now make up their mind how to answer Parliament's request for a delay.
"The government must take the only responsible course and accelerate our preparations for a no deal outcome.
"Until the EU have reached a decision we will pause this legislation."
Corbyn: PM is author of his own misfortunepublished at 19:37 British Summer Time 22 October 2019
House of Commons
ParliamentJeremy Corbyn makes a point of order.
"Tonight the House has refused to be bounced into debating a hugely significant bil with barely any notice," he says.
"The PM is the author of his own misfortune.
"So I make this offer tonight
"Work with us to agree a reasonable timetable and I suspect this House will vote to debate this bill.
"That would be the sensible way forward."
MPs reject government's Brexit bill timetablepublished at 19:32 British Summer Time 22 October 2019
BreakingMPs have voted by a majority of 14 to reject the government's timetable for the remaining stages of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill that they have just backed.
'Finally' - EU diplomatspublished at 19:29 British Summer Time 22 October 2019
Adam Fleming
Brussels reporterLoads of diplomats have just texted me the same word.
And the word they are all texting me is "finally" - as in finally some momentum, some approval from Parliament for the Brexit deal.
Although they don't mean "finally" as in it's the end of the story because everyone in Brussels knows there is still many more stages of this legislation to go through - not least the programming, the timetabling motion.
As far as the EU is concerned: this is not a done deal at Westminster yet.
Deja Vu?published at 19:29 British Summer Time 22 October 2019
Mark D'Arcy
Parliamentary CorrespondentThe ratio of MPs supporting the withdrawal bill was 52:48.
Ring a bell?
It was the same ratio by which the Leave campaign won in the Brexit referendum.
Result not far awaypublished at 19:28 British Summer Time 22 October 2019
Mark D'Arcy
Parliamentary CorrespondentI don't think the announcement is that far away.
If the government does lose expect a series of points of order to try to explore what the government will do next.
If the vote is tied...published at 19:25 British Summer Time 22 October 2019
House of Commons
ParliamentThis vote is expected to be close and if it is tied, the Speaker will cast the deciding vote.
The Parliament website says: “The Speaker casts his vote according to what was done in similar circumstances in the past.
“Where possible the issue should remain open for further discussion and no final decision should be made by a casting vote.”
Watch: MPs back Brexit deal at first stagepublished at 19:25 British Summer Time 22 October 2019
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End of X postA 'very healthy majority' for govenmentpublished at 19:25 British Summer Time 22 October 2019
BBC News ChannelMinisters will welcome the result of the first vote as a "very healthy majority", says BBC chief political correspondent Vicki Young.
The government won by a majority of 30 votes.
It is the first time MPs have backed any Brexit deal in the House of Commons, having rejected Theresa May's deal three times.
'DUP voting against proposed timetable'published at 19:24 British Summer Time 22 October 2019
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End of X postMPs vote on programme motionpublished at 19:17 British Summer Time 22 October 2019
House of Commons
ParliamentMPs have now moved on to voting on the programme motion.
This motion sets out the timetable for the remaining stages of the bill in the House of Commons.
The decision to limit debate of the bill to three days sparked anger among opposition MPs, with Jeremy Corbyn describing the move as "an abuse of Parliament".
Boris Johnson has said he will ditch the bill altogether if MPs reject the programme motion.