From the Guardian

Blair defeated on terror bill

· 291 vote for 90-day amendment; 322 against
· 49 Labour MPs rebel
· Commons backs 28-day detention by 323-290
· Blair: I won't resign

Matthew Tempest, political correspondent
Wednesday November 9, 2005

Tony Blair's government tonight suffered its first ever defeat since coming to power, as MPs voted down proposals to allow police to hold terrorist suspects for 90 days without charge.

Gusspurt: Ratists MPs crossing the floor in this country? Not in your Ned Kelly.
Most likely the dozing Beazley and his armies will crawl on the floor in the wrong direction.

Early birds will be put under the full force of the Wringneck P.A.R.R.O.T. Act - details to follow.

The theatrics of triumphal lawmaking has a certain appeal. Torchlight processions at midnight, mass choruses, parades of virgins, ...