May overruled: Brexit momentum thwarted by Tory rebellion
15 December 2017 |
2:30 pm
Just when it seemed the tide had finally turned in Theresa May's favour, she suffered an embarrassing defeat in the House of Commons, with parliament now having greater say on a final Brexit deal.
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