MPs have rejected a call for a referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union, despite a significant rebellion against Prime Minister David Cameron.
The motion was opposed by the Conservatives, Lib Dems and Labour, yet 111 voted for the motion, 483 against.
Before a five-hour debate, Mr Cameron told MPs it was the wrong time for a referendum and urged them not to rebel.
Two ministerial aides, who joined the rebellion, look set to lose their jobs.
The Commons debate on the issue was prompted after a petition was signed by more than 100,000 people.
The motion called for a referendum on whether the UK should stay in the EU, leave it or renegotiate its membership.
The government was expected to win easily - and even if it had lost, the result would not be binding on ministers.
Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2011 10:49 pm