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Wednesday, 30 September 2020

MPs have backed controversial Brexit legislation - despite concerns it could breach international law.

The Internal Markets Bill would allow the government to override parts of the Withdrawal Agreement struck with Brussels.

It was approved in the Commons by 340 votes to 256.

Wimbledon MP Stephen Hammond abstained on the last vote, and spoke out against certain aspects, but this time came out in support of the legislation.

Reporter Jon Craig, explains what the next steps will be.