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House of Commons votes on EU Withdrawal Bill that could bring Brexit to its knees (WATCH LIVE) MPs vote down House of Lords’ Brexit amendment in crucial EU withdrawal bill vote (WATCH LIVE)
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The biggest week in Brexit has begun, with MPs debating on Tuesday before a vote on the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill. The amendment may give MPs power over Brexit, which could result in Parliament halting the process entirely. MPs have voted down the House of Lords amendment to the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill, which, if it had passed, would have given parliament the final say over Brexit negotiations.
The Conservative government hopes to overturn 14 amendments made to the Brexit bill by the House of Lords, however a series of knife-edge votes are expected due to rebellious Tories. Such an outcome could prove disastrous for UK PM Theresa May, who many believe could be ousted should if defeated. This is essentially a win for Brexiteers who feared the change could be used to halt Brexit entirely.
Earlier on Tuesday Brexit Minister David Davis issued a warning to parliament over the possibility of rejecting the government's compromise on the "meaningful vote" and backing the House of Lords amendment.
"What it actually amounts to is an unconstitutional shift which risks undermining our negotiation with the European Union," he said. "The government cannot demonstrate the flexibility necessary for a successful deal if its hands are tied midway through that process."
In a tense afternoon in parliament, Remain MPs said they had received death threats and brandished a copy of the Daily Express newspaper, which ran a headline saying: "Ignore the will of the people at your peril".
Britons voted 52 percent to 48 percent in favor of exiting the EU in a June 2016 referendum.
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