Theresa May to seek backstop changes from EU after MPs approve Brexit amendments

Mrs May said she now had a mandate to take back for further negotiations with the EU.

• MPs approve Graham Brady's amendment to replace the backstop "with alternative arrangements”.
• MPs approve Spelman's amendment to prevent a no-deal Brexit.
• MPs defeat Yvette Cooper's amendment to allow for a Brexit delay of nine months if Theresa May fails to secure a deal by February 26.

Update: Tánaiste Simon Coveney said the controversial backstop arrangement remained “necessary” despite the votes in the Commons.