Rare tie in Commons vote sees customs union bill progress
Rare tie in Commons vote sees customs union bill progress
One hundred MPs voted for and 100 against the Liberal Democrats’ bill, which would require the UK to begin talks with the EU for a new customs union.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article reports on a tied vote regarding a bill about the UK potentially joining a customs union with the EU. While the core claim of a tied vote seems plausible, the context and implications of the bill require further verification. The article exhibits a moderate bias by focusing on a specific outcome without providing a broader perspective on the complexities of the issue.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: One hundred MPs voted for and 100 against the Liberal Democrats' bill, which would require the UK to begin talks with the EU for a new customs union.
- Assessment: Unverified. While the claim of a tied vote is specific and potentially verifiable through parliamentary records, none of the provided sources directly confirm or deny this specific event. Source 4 mentions the EU customs union in the context of Ukraine, but not the UK. Source 5 mentions the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill.