Brexit deadlock continues as parliament fails to find majority on indicative votes

MPs have again failed to find a clear majority on a series of indicative votes on how to proceed with Brexit negotiations.

Theresa May’s cabinet will meet in the morning to consider the results of the evening’s votes.

The closest result came on Conservative MP Ken Clarke's amendment which would have required the UK to negotiate a “permanent and comprehensive UK-wide customs union with the EU,” which had a majority against of just three votes.

Conservative MP Nick Boles' amendment, the so-called Common Market 2.0 option proposing UK membership of the European Free Trade Association (Efta) and European Economic Area, had a majority against of 21.

Immediately after the result, Boles announced on the spot he was resigning as a Conservative MP. "I regret therefore that I can no longer sit for this party," he said, to audible cries of protest from his colleagues.

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Meanwhile Labour MP Peter Kyle's option for a confirmatory public vote on any Brexit deal negotiated and passed by parliament, was defeated by 292 votes to 280, making it the amendment which won the most support.

SNP member Joanna Cherry's amendment, to make parliament choose between a no-deal Brexit and revoking article 50 if no agreement is passed, was least popular, with a majority against it of 101 votes.

More to follow.