The government is hoping that holding the vote on the day when Britain was meant to leave the bloc could win over some still sceptical MPs. Another parliamentary vote would be required before Brexit can actually go ahead. "It's even more of a blindfold Brexit," Labour's Brexit spokesman Keir Starmer said. The DUP fears provisions in May's deal aimed at keeping a free-flowing border between Britain's Northern Ireland and EU member Ireland. A proposal to hold a second referendum - a popular idea with EU supporters - came second while those promoting a cleaner break finished near the bottom.

Source: News 24 March 28, 2019 18:00 UTC