EU vote causes biggest rebellion yet for Cameron

MPs gather in the House to hear the result of the vote

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24 October 2011 Last updated at 19:42 ET Help

David Cameron has suffered his biggest Commons rebellion since becoming prime minister, as 111 MPs backed a referendum on Britain's membership of the EU.

All Tory, Lib Dem and Labour MPs were told to oppose a motion for the referendum, but around 80 of those who chose to vote in favour were Conservatives.

Robin Brant reports.

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