It has been alleged that MPs were “manhandled” and “bullied” into casting a particular vote in Parliament.
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MP Chris Bryant claimed that in extraordinary circumstances, some members were “forced” to vote a certain way.
The Chief Whip, Wendy Morton, allegedly resigned as the events in the lobby were taking place.
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Craig Whittaker, the deputy chief whip, is also believed to have resigned.
However in another U-turn by the government it was later announced they had both remained in their positions.
