MPs have overturned two House of Lords amendments that aimed to protect the rights of EU citizens living in the UK and hand parliament a “meaningful vote” on the final Brexit deal. Article 50: MPs vote down both Lords amendments with increased government majorities - Politics live Read moreMPs voted down the amendment on EU nationals’ rights by 335 to 287, a majority of 48. Davis said he would take personal “moral responsibility” for guaranteeing the future rights of EU citizens in the UK as well as Britons living on the continent. Photograph: AFP/Getty ImagesOn the second amendment, Davis said guaranteeing a meaningful vote could hamper the government during its negotiations. “This was the last chance and I struggle to find words to express my utter desperation that EU citizens will now be used by the government as bargaining chips in the Brexit negotiation.”

Source: The Guardian March 13, 2017 18:57 UTC