Lords Defeat May on Customs Union in Test of Brexit Plans

  • Peers vote 348-225 to defeat May on amendment to key bill
  • Commons has chance to reject changes by unelected peers

The House Of Lords Voted Against Majority of May's Brexit Policy

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The U.K.’s upper house voted against a key part of Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit policy, inflicting a defeat on the government that could eventually push it toward keeping closer ties with the European Union.