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Theresa May will make the case for her new Brexit plan in Parliament later, amid signs that Conservative opposition to her leadership is hardening. | Theresa May will make the case for her new Brexit plan in Parliament later, amid signs that Conservative opposition to her leadership is hardening. |
The prime minister will give a statement to MPs on her changes to the Withdrawal Agreement Bill - including her promise to give MPs a vote on holding another referendum. | The prime minister will give a statement to MPs on her changes to the Withdrawal Agreement Bill - including her promise to give MPs a vote on holding another referendum. |
But Labour MPs said too little had changed for them to come on board. | But Labour MPs said too little had changed for them to come on board. |
And one ex-Tory minister questioned whether June's vote would even happen. | And one ex-Tory minister questioned whether June's vote would even happen. |
MPs have rejected the withdrawal agreement negotiated with the EU three times, and attempts to find a formal compromise with Labour have failed. | MPs have rejected the withdrawal agreement negotiated with the EU three times, and attempts to find a formal compromise with Labour have failed. |
On Tuesday, the prime minister asked MPs to take "one last chance" to deliver a negotiated exit - or risk Brexit not happening at all. | On Tuesday, the prime minister asked MPs to take "one last chance" to deliver a negotiated exit - or risk Brexit not happening at all. |
But Mrs May's new plan had "failed to turn sceptics into endorsers", said BBC political correspondent Chris Mason. | But Mrs May's new plan had "failed to turn sceptics into endorsers", said BBC political correspondent Chris Mason. |
Conservative MP Boris Johnson - who wants to succeed Mrs May as prime minister - said on Twitter: "We are being asked to vote for a customs union and a second referendum. The Bill is directly against our manifesto - and I will not vote for it. | Conservative MP Boris Johnson - who wants to succeed Mrs May as prime minister - said on Twitter: "We are being asked to vote for a customs union and a second referendum. The Bill is directly against our manifesto - and I will not vote for it. |
"We can and must do better - and deliver what the people voted for." | "We can and must do better - and deliver what the people voted for." |
Meanwhile Dominic Raab, another leadership hopeful, said Mrs May's deal would "break our clear manifesto promises". | |
It's become a painful ritual of a tortuous process: the prime minister unveils a vision for Brexit, and MPs queue up to demolish it in the House of Commons. Today it looks like it is going to happen again. | It's become a painful ritual of a tortuous process: the prime minister unveils a vision for Brexit, and MPs queue up to demolish it in the House of Commons. Today it looks like it is going to happen again. |
If Theresa May's speech yesterday sought to attract switchers - and turn sceptics into endorsers - it failed. | If Theresa May's speech yesterday sought to attract switchers - and turn sceptics into endorsers - it failed. |
Worse than that for Downing Street, some Conservatives who backed the plan when it was last voted on, now say they'll reject it. | Worse than that for Downing Street, some Conservatives who backed the plan when it was last voted on, now say they'll reject it. |
Among many Conservative MPs, there is a bleak, end of days mood. Some wonder if it's even worthwhile putting the bill to a vote. | Among many Conservative MPs, there is a bleak, end of days mood. Some wonder if it's even worthwhile putting the bill to a vote. |
Others ponder getting rid of the prime minister even sooner than she's promised. But those around Theresa May insist they are not willing to give up at least yet - they are determined her plan will be put to MPs in around a fortnight's time. | Others ponder getting rid of the prime minister even sooner than she's promised. But those around Theresa May insist they are not willing to give up at least yet - they are determined her plan will be put to MPs in around a fortnight's time. |
Mrs May is bringing the Withdrawal Agreement Bill - legislation required to bring her agreement into UK law - to Parliament in early June. | Mrs May is bringing the Withdrawal Agreement Bill - legislation required to bring her agreement into UK law - to Parliament in early June. |
In an attempt to win over Labour MPs, she announced the following concessions: | In an attempt to win over Labour MPs, she announced the following concessions: |
Addressing business leaders on Tuesday, Chancellor Philip Hammond defended the plan, saying only a Brexit deal commanding the support of a majority of MPs would be legitimate. | Addressing business leaders on Tuesday, Chancellor Philip Hammond defended the plan, saying only a Brexit deal commanding the support of a majority of MPs would be legitimate. |
"Britain needs a Brexit that feels like a compromise, that delights no-one but one that everybody, or nearly everybody, can live with," he said. | "Britain needs a Brexit that feels like a compromise, that delights no-one but one that everybody, or nearly everybody, can live with," he said. |
But Labour has said it is not willing to back the bill at second reading, meaning it could fail at its first parliamentary hurdle. | But Labour has said it is not willing to back the bill at second reading, meaning it could fail at its first parliamentary hurdle. |
And Conservative MPs who backed Theresa May the last time she tried to get her withdrawal agreement through Parliament in March - such as Boris Johnson, Iain Duncan Smith and Dominic Raab - said they could no longer support her. | And Conservative MPs who backed Theresa May the last time she tried to get her withdrawal agreement through Parliament in March - such as Boris Johnson, Iain Duncan Smith and Dominic Raab - said they could no longer support her. |
Former Work and Pensions Secretary Stephen Crabb said the prospect of another referendum was too much for many of his colleagues. | Former Work and Pensions Secretary Stephen Crabb said the prospect of another referendum was too much for many of his colleagues. |
"I don't think there will be a vote," he said. "It won't pass. There is too much opposition." | "I don't think there will be a vote," he said. "It won't pass. There is too much opposition." |
The 1922 backbench Conservative committee is to meet on Wednesday amid reports of fresh attempts to force another confidence vote in the PM's leadership. | The 1922 backbench Conservative committee is to meet on Wednesday amid reports of fresh attempts to force another confidence vote in the PM's leadership. |
Tory MP Zac Goldsmith said it was time for Mrs May, who has already indicated she will leave office when the Brexit agreement is passed, to go now. | Tory MP Zac Goldsmith said it was time for Mrs May, who has already indicated she will leave office when the Brexit agreement is passed, to go now. |
On Newsnight on Tuesday, backbench Tory MP Sir Bernard Jenkin said there was "a lot of affection and respect for Mrs May in the party - but a lot of anger at the mistakes that she has made". | On Newsnight on Tuesday, backbench Tory MP Sir Bernard Jenkin said there was "a lot of affection and respect for Mrs May in the party - but a lot of anger at the mistakes that she has made". |
He said the process for a leadership election would be "accelerated". | He said the process for a leadership election would be "accelerated". |
Meanwhile, DUP parliamentary leader Nigel Dodds said the main problem was the original deal Mrs May negotiated with the EU. | Meanwhile, DUP parliamentary leader Nigel Dodds said the main problem was the original deal Mrs May negotiated with the EU. |
"We will examine the legislation closely when the bill is finally published but the fundamental flaws of the draft withdrawal agreement treaty itself remain unchanged," he said. | "We will examine the legislation closely when the bill is finally published but the fundamental flaws of the draft withdrawal agreement treaty itself remain unchanged," he said. |
"Many of the proposals on the backstop serve as an attempt through domestic law to mitigate a bad deal, whereas the focus should be on getting a better deal." | "Many of the proposals on the backstop serve as an attempt through domestic law to mitigate a bad deal, whereas the focus should be on getting a better deal." |