Who said the government were going to be thoroughly beaten? I saw it reported as a risky few hours for them, they needed to win over a few of their MP's and they managed to. I suspect those few won't see anything like what they were asking for but I think the worrying thing is that every week now a Tory party sideshow takes centre stage and it appears we are no closer to a Brexit that is acceptable to both sides - No deal or last minute fudge looming.