Theresa May has appealed for other political parties to work with her on Brexit, after avoiding a dramatic bid to topple her government in the wake of the historic Commons defeat of her Brexit deal.
MPs rejected Jeremy Corbyn's motion of no confidence in the government by a margin of 325 to 306 after Tory Brexiteers and the DUP rowed in behind the prime minister.
Ms May's narrow reprieve came less than 24 hours after the crushing defeat of her Brexit deal in the Commons, and now paves the way for cross-party talks on a plan B.
Conservative rebels and members of the Democratic Unionist Party who consigned the PM to the worst defeat in parliamentary history on Wednesday rallied behind her to see off the threat of a general election.
Welcoming the result, Ms May told the Commons: “I am pleased that this house has expressed its confidence in the government.
“I do not take this responsibility lightly and my government will continue its work to increase our prosperity, guarantee our security and to strengthen our union."
She invited opposition leaders to meet her for late-night talks on Wednesday, saying she "stands ready to work with any member of this House to deliver on Brexit".
The move triggered an immediate row as Mr Corbyn's spokesman said he would not meet Ms May unless she ruled out a no-deal Brexit.
It comes after a dramatic day in the Commons, where opposition MPs lined up to rubbish Ms May's administration and decry the lack of support for her central policy - the Brexit deal.
The Labour leader said her "zombie government" was unable to govern and declared her "Frankenstein" Brexit deal officially dead.
"There can’t be meaningful talks about how to find a deal that reflects the majority in parliament and that can command a majority in parliament while the threat of no deal, which would be disastrous for the country ... is still on the table. That must come off the table", his spokesperson later said.
If you would like to see how the vote unfolded, please see what was our live coverage below:
1130 Scotland questions
1200 Prime Minister's Questions
1245 A 10-minute rule motion on Low-Level Letter Boxes (Prohibition)
1300 Government no confidence motion
1900 Vote on no confidence motion
A quick recap in case you missed what happened last night.
Theresa May's Brexit deal was voted down by a record majority of 230 MPs.
Following the defeat Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn tabled a motion of confidence, which will be debated and voted on today.
Theresa May’s Brexit defeat makes history as biggest ever government loss in Commons
Result also sets record as the biggest Tory rebellion of modern times
EU president says UK remaining is only option ‘if a deal is impossible, and no one wants no deal’
Donald Tusk says politicians must have ‘courage’ to name only optionThe direct economic impacts on Australia (are) limited. But it does highlight the impacts of global uncertainty in the economy.We are already seeing some real tensions when it comes to trade. In 2019 the global economy is facing more uncertainty than it was this time last year.At a time of increasing uncertainty in the global economy - largely things that Australia and indeed the Pacific nations have no direct ability to influence one way or the other - it's very important that you manage your own economic affairs very tightly."
French president Emmanuel Macron also offered his view and made it clear a renegotiation of the Brexit deal was unlikely.
Speaking after the Commons vote, he said: "I don't really believe in this, because we already went as far as we could."
He told British leaders to "figure it out yourselves" as he wished them "good luck" as he predicted that Britain would ask for more time to hold talks.
European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker, who had cancelled travel plans in order to be in Brussels for the aftermath of the vote on Wednesday, voiced "regret" at the defeat of what he termed "the best possible deal".
He said the Commons vote "increased the risk of a disorderly withdrawal" from the EU.
Mr Juncker said: "I urge the United Kingdom to clarify its intentions as soon as possible."
Labour MPs will pile pressure on Jeremy Corbyn to back a second referendum on Wednesday amid reports of a new push in parliament to give the British public a Final Say on Brexit.
But the Labour leader is set to defy calls by tabling repeat votes of no confidence.
Jeremy Corbyn to face renewed pressure from Labour MPs to back second Brexit referendum
Labour leader set to defy calls to stop 'pussyfooting around' - by tabling repeat votes of no confidenceThe prospect of a "no-deal" Brexit that neither party wants, in the wake of Prime Minister Theresa May's parliament defeat, is much close said EU economics commissioner Pierre Moscovici.
"No-one wants a 'no-deal' Brexit, but we are getting close to this," Moscovici told France 2 television this morning.
At least, in the end, hatred of Theresa May's deal brought the country and the Commons together
The IndependentThere is still no path forward that does not turn up the burners on a nation simmering towards something like civil war
EU opens door to further Brexit trade negotiations if Theresa May ditches red lines
Political declaration but not withdrawal agreement could be re-opened, Michel Barnier says
The Independent has launched its #FinalSay campaign to demand that voters are given a voice on the final Brexit deal.
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