Brexit: Theresa May survives confidence vote, but Brussels is in charge now

Just 24 hours after suffering a historic defeat in parliament over her Brexit deal, the prime minister has survived a vote of no confidence in her government – thanks to the support of her backbench MPs. Up until this point, these same backbench MPs have been all too willing to vote against her and her Brexit deal, writes Chris Stafford

Brexit: Theresa May survives confidence vote, but Brussels is in charge now

Just 24 hours after suffering a historic defeat in parliament over her Brexit deal, the prime minister has survived a vote of no confidence in her government – thanks to the support of her backbench MPs. Up until this point, these same backbench MPs have been all too willing to vote against her and her Brexit deal, writes Chris Stafford

It has been a rollercoaster week for protestors outside parliament. PA/Victoria Jones
It has been a rollercoaster week for protestors outside parliament. PA/Victoria Jones

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