Theresa May offered to step down as a last resort in the hope that it would help her pass her Brexit agreement through Parliament. There's a catch, explains Tom Quinn.
to prevent a hard border on the island of Ireland after Brexit. While little headway has been made on this issue, it has become apparent that some Brexiteers were more willing to consider supporting the withdrawal agreement than others. The price they demanded was May’s resignation after the deal was passed. The prime minister has reluctantly come to acknowledge that this course of action offers the only prospect of getting her deal through parliament.
However, there remain many Conservative Brexiteers who will continue to oppose the deal, even after May’s pledge. About 20 or 30 may still vote against it.May’s post-dated offer to resign will increase the chances of the government winning a third vote on the deal, but as things stand another defeat – albeit by a smaller margin – remains the likelier outcome. Winning over the Brexiteers is only one problem for May. Perhaps 20 Remain-supporting Conservatives might still oppose her deal.
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