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Commons passes Government's fiscal charter

The Government's Charter for Budget Responsibility has passed the Commons 320 to 258, majority 62, following days of bitter rows in Labour's ranks over whether to oppose the plan.

A total of 20 Labour MPs abstained from the vote.

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Fiscal charter approved with 320 votes to 258

The Government's Charter for Budget Responsibility has passed through parliament with 320 votes to 258, majority of 62.

ITV News Deputy Political Editor, Chris Ship is in the House of Commons:

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