The meaningful vote on Brexit is due to take place with Theresa May warning that voting down her deal would “risk there being no Brexit”.
With the vote having been rescheduled, we take a look at everything you need to know about the meaningful vote, including when it will take place and the likely outcomes.
Everything you need to know
The meaningful vote offers MPs the chance to vote on Theresa May’s Brexit deal and what the future relationship between the UK and the EU.
READ MORE: Theresa May: The only deal on the table is the one MPs will vote on tomorrow
When will the vote take place?
While a debate in the chamber has been ongoing since Monday, the vote is likely to take place tomorrow between 7-9pm. The exact timing has not been confirmed.
What is the likely outcome?
The vote had been delayed as the Prime Minister was staring in the face of a defeat, and by the most part, it looks like nothing has changed. Many opposition MPs are expected to vote down the deal, with estimates also stating that 100 Tory MPs will vote down the deal. The SNP will also vote down the deal and the DUP, who are propping up May’s minority government, are expected to oppose the deal.
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A heavy defeat is likely to leave the Prime Minister vulnerable to a no-confidence motion in her government however, she will be hoping a narrow defeat can allow her to go back to Brussels to renegotiate.
Today, No 10 released letters from the EU offering reassurances over the backstop but insisting that the withdrawal agreement would not be renegotiated.
What happens if the deal passes?
If MPs vote in favour of May’s deal it will then be given to the Lords who will likely also vote in favour.
READ MORE: EU letter offers backstop reassurance but insists Brexit deal will not be renegotiated
What happens if the deal doesn’t pass?
If this happens, Labour have said they will try to force a General Election by calling a motion of no confidence in the Government
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