UK PM spokesman says government is sticking by its original proposal on meaningful vote over Brexit deal

Comments by UK prime minister May's spokesman

• Government cannot accept House of Lords amendment on meaningful vote
• Amendment would undermine our ability to get best Brexit deal
• Hopes that colleagues will support the government

It's setting up to be a massive next 24 hours for Theresa May. Certainly going to be an interesting one tomorrow when we move to the vote at the House of Commons.

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