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Brexit LIVE: Bercow rules vote on deal would be 'repetitive'

21 October 2019, 12:26

Boris Johnson is pushing for a new Commons vote on his deal
Boris Johnson is pushing for a new Commons vote on his deal. Picture: PA

By Asher McShane

Boris Johnson is facing a major challenge today as he tries to gain support for his new Brexit deal.

The Prime Minister is set for a clash with speaker John Bercow who this afternoon refused to allow a new vote on his deal.

MPs backed moves to delay a Commons vote on the deal on Saturday and Mr Bercow has previously ruled out repeat votes on the same matter.

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