WORCESTER MP Robin Walker has said Parliament sent a clear message to reject the government's Brexit deal last night, but stressed the only way to avoid a no deal "is to have a deal".

The city MP helped negotiate the UK’s withdrawal agreement with the European Union that was rejected by 230 votes in the worse defeat for a sitting government in Parliamentary history.

The MP said it was clear that the deal on the table could not go forward, but said parts of the deal had been supported by MPs.

“In the chamber there was criticism of aspects of the deal– the back stop was the focus of most of the criticism,” the MP said.

“What they (MP’s) weren’t talking about what was the transition period and implementation period, and citizens rights - we should go ahead and cement those.

“We now need to find something parliament will get behind, and move on to a trade deal.

"This can be resolved.”

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The MP said both remainers and leave supporters wanted the government and parliament to provide certainty.

“We are clear we are leaving on March 29,” the Brexit minister said.

“My view is those on the remain side of the argument - arguing to change the date and extend article 50 - are underestimating the challenges of that. It would cost money, and there is the issue of having to hold MEP elections.

“People say we are now in uncharted waters, but when the result of the referendum was announced we went into uncharted waters.

"I was always clear this was going to be a challenging process. When I speak to Worcester residents that say they expect us to get on with the job of leaving the EU.”

After the historic defeat Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn called a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Theresa May's government.

But that Commons vote - that could pave the way for a general election if passed - looks set to be defeated this evening after Conservative and DUP MPs said they would back the government.

“The vote of confidence is a distraction, it is not going to make a difference," the MP added.