Lords inflict 15th defeat on government over EU withdrawal bill

Rebellion on environmental protection post-Brexit carried by 294 to 244 votesPeers have inflicted a 15th defeat on the government’s key Brexit bill, underlining the acute political challenge Theresa May faces in seeking a deal that both parliament and her warring ministers can live with.
The latest amendment, aimed at bolstering environmental protection after Brexit, was carried by 294 to 244 votes on Wednesday. Continue reading...