UK MPs reject 90-day terror detentions

The British government today suffered its first defeat in the House of Commons since Tony Blair came to power in 1997, as MPs voted down plans for terror suspects to be held for up to 90 days without charge.

UK MPs reject 90-day terror detentions

The British government today suffered its first defeat in the House of Commons since Tony Blair came to power in 1997, as MPs voted down plans for terror suspects to be held for up to 90 days without charge.

Despite desperate last-minute lobbying by ministers and an impassioned plea from Mr Blair himself, MPs rejected the proposal by a margin of 31 votes.

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