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Brexit: Boris Johnson at risk of Commons defeat as MPs debate move against no deal – live news Brexit: Boris Johnson to table motion for general election – live news
(32 minutes later)
Here is the list of MPs who voted against the motion. There were 286 Tories voting this way, and all 10 DUP MPs voted against. The other votes came from two Labour MPs, Kate Hoey and John Mann, and three independents (Ian Austin and Ivan Lewis, who are both ex-Labour, and Charlie Elphicke, who is ex-Tory).
You can find the division lists here.
Here are the 21 Tory MPs who voted with the opposition.
Andrea Leadsom, the business secretary, has signalled that the Tory rebels will not have the whip removed immediately. In an interview with BBC, she said that she hoped that the MPs who voted against the government would “reconsider overnight” and decide to vote with the government to defeat the bill tomorrow. Asked if they would lose the whip immediately, she said they wouldn’t. They would get a second chance, she said.
Anna Soubry rises as leader of the Independent Group for Change. Some MPs jeer, because they do not see this as a proper party. Soubry says she will not be shouted down by a man.
She says the rumour is that all the rebels will have the whip withdrawn. Is that correct?
Bercow says they are not having a debate now.
Jo Swinson, the Lib Dem leader, says MPs must act responsibly. She says she backs the idea of an election, but not before MPs have removed the risk of the UK crashing out of the EU without a deal.
Ian Blackford, the SNP leader at Wesminster, says Johnson has a 100% record when it comes to losing votes in the Commons.
He says Johnson should respect the vote. He says the “fantasy” that there is a deal to come from the government is “nonsense”.
Let us have an election. But let us have an election that respects the democracy of this house.
Blackford says SNP also wants Benn bill passed before general election called.
Jeremy Corbyn says if Johnson wants an election, he must get the bill passed first.
Boris Johnson says he will refuse to go along with this bill.
He does not want an election.
But if MPs vote for this bill tomorrow, the public will have to choose who goes to Brussels on 17 October.
He says if Jeremy Corbyn goes, he will do what the EU wants.
If Johnson himself goes, he will get a deal, he says.
He says if MPs vote for a pointless delay to Brexit tomorrow, he will seek to hold an election. Tonight he is tabling a motion under the Fixed-term Parliaments Act.
MPs have backed the motion to allow a debate on a bill tomorrow that would prevent a no-deal Brexit on 31 October by 328 votes to 301 - a majority of 27.
John Bercow has sent the serjeant-at-arms to investigate the delay in the aye lobby.
Yep looks like PM doing response. He seems to be scribbling a speech on front bench.Has any PM ever lost their FIRST vote before? Paging @AmIRightSirYep looks like PM doing response. He seems to be scribbling a speech on front bench.Has any PM ever lost their FIRST vote before? Paging @AmIRightSir
Boris Johnson on the front bench with a folder, so presumably responding as soon as government defeat announcedBoris Johnson on the front bench with a folder, so presumably responding as soon as government defeat announced
From Labour’s Alex SobelFrom Labour’s Alex Sobel
The irony is that Boris Johnson hasn’t had a Parliamentary vote and he’s going to lose this and likely the next 2 Parliamentary Votes under his leadershipThe irony is that Boris Johnson hasn’t had a Parliamentary vote and he’s going to lose this and likely the next 2 Parliamentary Votes under his leadership
From the Telegraph’s Christopher HopeFrom the Telegraph’s Christopher Hope
One Conservative rebel tells me as many as 20 Tory MPs have rebelled. “Jacob Rees-Mogg was a great recruiting sergeant,” the MP told me.#BrexitOne Conservative rebel tells me as many as 20 Tory MPs have rebelled. “Jacob Rees-Mogg was a great recruiting sergeant,” the MP told me.#Brexit
From my colleague Jessica ElgotFrom my colleague Jessica Elgot
Ed Vaizey rebels, tells me that he feels liberated. “When you hear speeches like that’s from @Sandbach and from Ken Clarke, you just know you’re on the right side.”Ed Vaizey rebels, tells me that he feels liberated. “When you hear speeches like that’s from @Sandbach and from Ken Clarke, you just know you’re on the right side.”
From Nick Macpherson, a former permanent secretary at the TreasuryFrom Nick Macpherson, a former permanent secretary at the Treasury
I worked for Tory governments for 18 years. But I still can't claim to understand the party. Why expel loyalists like Soames, Hammond and Gauke - and Ken Clarke who was a Tory minister for 23 years - while allowing all those who rebelled against Mrs May to get off scot-free?I worked for Tory governments for 18 years. But I still can't claim to understand the party. Why expel loyalists like Soames, Hammond and Gauke - and Ken Clarke who was a Tory minister for 23 years - while allowing all those who rebelled against Mrs May to get off scot-free?
From Labour’s Luke PollardFrom Labour’s Luke Pollard
Significant number of brave and courageous Tories in our lobby. I don’t agree with many of their views but they’re giving up careers in the Tory party to stand up for their constituents and that’s hard not to respect that.Significant number of brave and courageous Tories in our lobby. I don’t agree with many of their views but they’re giving up careers in the Tory party to stand up for their constituents and that’s hard not to respect that.
These are from ITV’s Robert Peston.These are from ITV’s Robert Peston.
I have belatedly worked out that @BorisJohnson can and probably will accept the legislation delaying Brexit as the price of going to the country in a general election. Because he would campaign on a manifesto of leaving the EU on 31 October. So if he wins the clear...I have belatedly worked out that @BorisJohnson can and probably will accept the legislation delaying Brexit as the price of going to the country in a general election. Because he would campaign on a manifesto of leaving the EU on 31 October. So if he wins the clear...
commons majority he seeks, he could repeal that legislation in a single day before 31 October and could insist Lords do not block repeal (because repeal would be in Tory manifesto). So we are heading for a general election as a proxy for a referendum, with Tories campaigning...commons majority he seeks, he could repeal that legislation in a single day before 31 October and could insist Lords do not block repeal (because repeal would be in Tory manifesto). So we are heading for a general election as a proxy for a referendum, with Tories campaigning...
to Brexit - deal or no deal - on 31 October. I really can't see how Labour could refuse to sanction and fight an election on those terms.to Brexit - deal or no deal - on 31 October. I really can't see how Labour could refuse to sanction and fight an election on those terms.
Nick Brown, the Labour chief whip, moves a motion that the question be now put. MPs back the call by acclamation.
John Bercow, the Speaker, moves to the main vote. He has just called the division, and voting has started.
We should get the result in about 15 minutes.
From Sky’s Sam Coates
Tory MPs being told it’s one vote at 9.51 and it is a matter of confidenceBut closing speeches not started
Back in the debate Bob Neill, a Tory who voted remain in 2016, says he has rebelled over Brexit. He wants the UK to leave the EU with a deal. But he thinks this motion will make it harder for the PM to get a deal at the EU summit in October. He urges MPs to reject the motion.
Here are some pictures from the protests outside the Houses of Parliament.
A spokesman for the Irish government said it had been briefed on Tuesday evening on the latest Brexit negotiations between the European Union and the United Kingdom. As the Press Association reports, the spokesman said Ireland “noted the increasing risk of a no-deal Brexit on 31 October”. In a statement issued to the media, the Irish government said it had agreed that no-deal Brexit planning would continue to get “top priority” across all government department and agencies.
This is from the SNP MP Gavin Newlands on Jacob Rees-Mogg.
Jacob Rees Mogg is literally going for a (u)kip on the front bench. I just asked him if I should call his footman to get him a pillow.He politely declined.#Brexit #StopBoris #Parliament pic.twitter.com/ivdWkjieXR
From the Sunday Times’ Tim Shipman
Tory chiefs say there are 16 Conservative rebels tonight. They will all be stripped of the whip this evening
If the rebellion is that size, it is hard to see how the government could win.
The Lib Dem Brexit spokesman Tom Brake says he has asked colleagues in the European parliament if there is any evidence that the UK is putting forward alternative plans for the backstop. He says he has been told that there has been “total radio silence” from the UK with regard to the Brexit negotiation. He urges MPs to support the motion.
The Tory MP Bob Seely says he is against this motion because it provides an opportunity for another extension. He says he wants a deal. But he also thinks the country needs to bring this matter to a conclusion.
Back in the debate the Green MP Caroline Lucas criticises the “feral, out of control executive”.
And she also criticises Jacob Rees-Mogg’s body language. (See 9.23pm.) She says his stance shows his contempt for parliament. “Sit up,” some MPs shout.