Labour has called for a vote of no confidence in the Government after Theresa May's Brexit deal suffered a 'catastrophic' defeat in the House of Commons.

The Prime Minister lost the vote by a landslide, with 432 votes against and only 202 in favour.

Following the result, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said: "The result of tonight's vote is the greatest defeat for a Government since the 1920s in this House. This is a catastrophic defeat for this Government.

"After two years of failed negotiations the House of Commons has delivered its verdict on her Brexit deal and that verdict is absolutely decisive.

"I hear the words of the Prime Minister but the actions of the past two years speak equally clearly."

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He added: "The most important issue facing us is that the Government has lost the confidence of this House and this country.

"I therefore inform you I have now tabled a motion of no confidence in this Government."

The Prime Minister responded: "First we need to confirm whether this Government still enjoys the confidence of this House.

"I believe that it does but given the scale and importance of tonight's vote it is right that others have the chance to test that question if they wish to do so."

In response Mrs May told MPs that the Government would "make a statement about the way forward and table an amendable motion" by Monday January 21.

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She also offered assurances to the Commons that Government was not seeking to "run down the clock".

She said: "I've always believed that the best way forward is to leave in an orderly way with a good deal and have devoted much of the last two years negotiating such a deal."

She added: "Every day that passes without this issue being resolved means more uncertainty, more bitterness and more rancour.

"The Government has heard what the House has said tonight, but I ask members on all sides of the House to listen to the British people who want this issue settled and to work with the Government to do just that."

After the result was announced, Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tweeted: "Historic defeat for the PM and it has been obvious for months that it was coming.

"Enough time has been wasted. It is time to stop the Article 50 clock and put this issue back to electorate. Scotland voted to remain in the EU and we should not be dragged out against our will."