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MPs back Government's Brexit timetable

MPs have voted by a majority of 372 to back the Government's plan to trigger Article 50 to begin the Brexit process by the end of March 2017.

Announcing the vote in the House of Commons, Speaker John Bercow, said that 461 had voted in favour, while 89 had voted against it.

MPs also voted in favour of a Labour amendment calling on the Government to publish its Brexit plan before formal talks begin no later than the end of March 2017.

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MPs decide Government must reveal Brexit plan

The outcome of the vote is announced in the House of Commons. Credit: House of Commons

MPs have overwhelmingly backed Labour's motion calling on the Government to set out its Brexit plans before triggering Article 50.

The motion - which was passed with a majority of 373 votes - is a non-binding one requiring the Government to publish its Brexit plan before formal negotiations begin no later than the end of March 2017.

Announcing the vote in the House of Commons, Speaker John Bercow, said that 448 had voted in favour, while 75 had voted against it.

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