Iain Duncan Smith last night faced a rebellion over his party's compromise option for reform of Section 28.

As the Commons completed its consideration of the local government bill, scores of Tories failed to back moves to reintroduce a watered down version of Section 28.

Over 70 MPs failed to back the leadership as Duncan Smith led his party through the division lobbies in a bid to retain the clause.

Opposition was led by John Bercow - who resigned last year in protest at the leadership's stance.

Shadow cabinet members Tim Yeo and Nigel Evans also voted to scrap the clause.