Tories back PM’s plan to rip up Northern Ireland Brexit deal
Voting lists showed that dozens of Conservative MPs abstained, including former prime minister Theresa May.
Voting lists showed that dozens of Conservative MPs abstained, including former prime minister Theresa May.
"They will not put working people first, and they have no answer on the cost of living crisis," Rachel Reeves said.
Just three Conservative MPs voted against the offshoring plan, while Edward Leigh urged the government to "hold the line".
Labour MP Beth Winter described the proposal as a vote to "increase the level of poverty in this country."
"How dare they do this when millions can't even afford to pay their energy bills", Richard Burgon asked.
The prime minister’s working majority of around 80 MPs was slashed to 26, with the former justice secretary urging ministers to "look again" at the issue.
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