MPs agree Brexit deal vote delay after Letwin amendment passed
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MPs agree Brexit deal vote delay after Letwin amendment passed
Boris Johnson's hopes of getting Commons backing for his Brexit deal have hit a major stumbling block after MPs voted for an amendment which could force him to seek another delay.
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