Article 58MRP Brexit: controversial internal market bill passes final Commons hurdle — as it happened

Brexit: controversial internal market bill passes final Commons hurdle — as it happened

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Jessica Murray (now), Andrew Sparrow (earlier)
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Bill passes to Lords after MPs vote 340-256 in favour; UK hits record daily number of new Covid cases

9.55pm BST

That's it for tonight, after another tumultuous evening in the House of Commons.

To recap, MPs voted 340 to 256, majority 84, in favour of the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill at its third reading, despite warnings that the legislation threatens the Union and the country's global reputation.

Related: Internal market bill passed by Commons despite Tory concerns

9.38pm BST

Theresa May did not vote in tonight's House of Commons vote on the controversial Internal Markets Bill.

There was speculation she would vote against the bill, after she criticised the government for acting recklessly and irresponsibly" with the legislation, which would allow ministers to override the Withdrawal Agreement signed with the EU.

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