British Labour lawmaker Lloyd Russell-Moyle was ejected on Monday from the House of Commons' debating chamber for seizing a ceremonial mace, in a protest at the government's handling of Brexit.

The incident came hours after Prime Minister Theresa May deferred a planned vote on her Brexit deal.

Parliament will on Tuesday hold a three-hour emergency debate, Speaker John Bercow announced following a request by the opposition Labour Party.

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