KEIGHLEY Labour MP John Grogan and Tory Philip Davies – of neighbouring Shipley – have both spoken of why they voted against the Government's Brexit deal in the Commons tonight.

The European Union withdrawal deal put forward by Prime Minister Theresa May was rejected by an overwhelming majority, with 432 MPs voting against it and just 202 in favour.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn immediately tabled a motion of no confidence in the Government.

Mrs May said she would be consulting with senior parliamentarians on the best way forward.

Mr Grogan said: "I voted against this deal primarily because I believe the Prime Minister was offering us what is in reality a 'blind Brexit'.

"It would have bought a few months of stability but effectively kicks all the difficult decisions about our relationship with Europe down the road.

"It would mean years ahead of wrangling which would not be good for business or jobs.

"After we are out of the European Union our negotiating position would be much weakened – all details of any new trade deal with the European Union would have to be agreed unanimously by all the European Union governments.

"Manufacturing companies in Keighley tell me that many jobs depend on maintaining a close association with the single market and Customs Union."

Mr Davies, whose Shipley constituency includes Cullingworth and Denholme, said the deal "didn't deliver on the result of the referendum even by the criteria set out by the PM herself".

He added: "It broke the promises we made to voters at the last election.

"I am afraid the deal would not provide any certainty, as we would be stuck in a customs agreement with the EU in perpetuity and it would prevent us from negotiating new trade deals with other countries.

"It would also give the EU £39bn for absolutely nothing in return – certainly no guarantee of a free trade deal.

"The PM should now go back and get an acceptable deal which addresses these points and if the EU remains intransigent we should leave without a deal. As the PM repeatedly said, 'no deal is better than a bad deal'."