Brexit LIVE: Politicians grilled and Theresa May faces PMQs

THERESA May was forced to promise a fresh showdown vote on her Brexit deal early next month in a bid to end months of crippling deadlock.

Under heavy pressure from her frustrated Cabinet, the PM agreed to introduce the landmark Withdrawal Agreement Bill in the week beginning June 3.

And she summoned Labour boss Jeremy Corbyn to a meeting to give him the key date too.

The long-awaited decision – repeatedly postponed by nervous No10 – sets a deadline of the end May for the six week-long cross-party talks for a softer deal to pass Brexit through the Commons.

But pushing the Withdrawal Agreement Bill to a series of Commons votes without a guaranteed majority for it is very high risk for the PM, as defeat would see her whole EU deal in tatters and almost certainly end her premiership.

Mrs May saw off a dangerous revolt from her Cabinet during a tense three-hour meeting in No10 with what one minister dubbed an “impassioned” plea against what she called “absolutism”...

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[BlizardMedia]

Leave already, fulfil democracy or the Tories are screwed.

[pinchermartyn]

Leaving is easier than we are led to believe.

[RavFromYetti]

In the most recent poll 47% said that they thought the decision was wrong, while only 42% felt that it was right. Guess no brexit?

[paulhoskin]

All Mrs may has to do is stand up and say we need a second referendum .in or out .no deals and allow 3 months to prepare for it