It looks as if the DUP will finally back Theresa May’s deal on Tuesday, along with large numbers of Tory rebels – but the prime minister still needs Labour support
But Theresa May needs 65 MPs to change sides, in addition to the DUP, and there are only 75 Conservative votes available. Of the 75 Conservatives who voted against her deal this week, six want to stop Brexit altogether: Guto Bebb, Justine Greening, Dominic Grieve, Sam Gyimah, Jo Johnson and Phillip Lee. They will vote against the deal come what may.
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