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Brexit: MPs vote to push EU Withdrawal Bill through to the House of Lords

The House of Lords will now scrutinise the bill: AFP/Getty Images
The House of Lords will now scrutinise the bill: AFP/Getty Images

Brexit is a step closer to becoming a reality after the House of Commons approved the EU Withdrawal Bill.

The flagship bill, which aims to end the supremacy of EU law in Britain, will now face scrutiny in the House of Lords.

MPs voted in favour of the bill by 324 to 295 votes, with most Labour MPs opposing its third reading in Parliament.

Brexit secretary David Davis said: "We are pleased that the Bill has successfully completed this stage of its passage through Parliament.

Mr Corbyn saw 48 MPs rebel against him on one amendment (PA)
Mr Corbyn saw 48 MPs rebel against him on one amendment (PA)

"From the beginning our approach has been to work constructively with MPs from across the House wherever possible to improve the bill.

"This is a critical piece of legislation that aims to maximise certainty for individuals and businesses after our exit.

"We are looking forward to working with peers as the bill enters its next stage of scrutiny in the House of Lords at the end of this month."

Labour's shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer said the bill was "not fit for purpose".

Party leader Jeremy Corbyn saw 48 of his MPs rebel against him on a Lib Dem, SNP and Green amendment to remain in the single market and customs union.

This amendment was defeated, however, by 322 to 99 votes.