Theresa May tries to stay in power as MPs seek to seize control of parliamentary business in a bid to secure a softer Brexit.
MPs are due to vote on a series of amendments this week aimed at influencing the Brexit process.
A proposal led by former Tory ministers Sir OIiver Letwin and Dominic Grieve, together with Labour's Hilary Benn, will attempt to seize control of parliamentary business away from the government.This would then allow indicative votes to be held in the House of Commons on different Brexit options, in the hope that a majority of MPs will be found for one such alternative.It would also effectively take control of the Brexit process out of the hands of the government.
Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay has warned that such a move could bring about a"constitutional collision" and increase the risk of a general election.Mr Johnson, meanwhile, said the government had"chickened out" of delivering Brexit and that Mrs May needed to set out"convincing proofs" showing that the next phase of negotiations would be different before her deal could be supported.
"Extend the implementation period to the end of 2021 if necessary; use it to negotiate a free trade deal; pay the fee; but come out of the EU now - without the backstop. It is time for the PM to channel the spirit of Moses in Exodus, and say to Pharaoh in Brussels - let my people go."
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