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The Welsh first minister, Mark Drakeford, has urged Theresa May to formally rule out a no deal Brexit as the Welsh and Scottish parliaments held their first simultaneous debates and vote on the same motion.

Holyrood is due to vote at 6pm on the motion calling for a no deal option to be abandoned and for article 50 to be extended, with the Welsh assembly vote soon afterwards. It is the first time since devolution 20 years ago the two legislatures have joined forces in this way, with the Tories expected to vote against the motion in both places.

In his opening statement in Cardiff, Drakeford said:

In taking this historical step, we and our friends in Scotland hope to send a clear and united message to the UK government that action must be taken now to rule out a no-deal outcome at any time. By failing to do so the UK government is acting recklessly. The implications of a no deal are happening now, with investors like Honda and Nissan pulling out of the UK or cancelling investment plans. The impacts will get worse every day the uncertainty is allowed to continue. We are just 24 days away from crashing out of the EU. The prime minister can and must take action to remove this risk. I hope today’s joint debate and votes will place further pressure on the prime minister to do the right thing.