UK MPs voted on a number of tabled amendments in parliament on Wednesday evening to pave the way for the next steps in the Brexit process.
Only two of the five amendments were passed, including a safeguard on EU and UK citizens’ rights regardless of the outcome of Brexit, and an amendment to ensure the commitment made by UK Prime Minister Theresa May to hold a “meaningful vote” in mid-March.
Of the amendments rejected was the Labour Party’s negotiating position, which sought to force the government to adopt the party’s five objectives during negotiations with the EU.
Experts have noted that such a rejection will now place pressure on Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to fully back a second referendum.