Parliament

Defeat of Corbyn’s motion was disappointing. But overwhelming majority of MPs baulk at no deal Brexit and have more chances to block it.

Brexiters like to lecture on importance of democracy. Their idea of suspending Parliament to force no deal would be an undemocratic outrage.

400 MPs voted in March against crashing out of the EU. If they stick to their guns, they can get their way - even if Boris Johnson is PM.

May’s offer is vague and she might not be around to honour it. If she wants pro-Europeans’ support, put People’s Vote on front of Bill.

Asking MPs to rank Brexit preferences is a flawed idea. It’s a crutch to keep May’s government limping on a few extra weeks.

If Tory MPs get rid of May as their leader, the political crisis will get even messier. But there will still be lots of ways to stop Brexit.

Long-winded timetables that have been suggested can be shortened. Real problem is not law and procedure but lack of political commitment.

PM extended offer to work on joint Brexit plan with Labour leader or submit to will of Parliament. Corbyn should probe her sincerity.

Emergency legislation would force PM to seek longer extension from EU and dodge no deal. Even better if move came from Cabinet itself.

New referendum came top. But soft Brexit ideas also did well. We now need extra time to explore these properly.

If PM doesn’t want today’s defeat to be the last gasp for her deal and tear the Tory party apart, she should put it to the people.

Having failed twice to pass her deal, May now wants MPs to approve just half the deal - without the faintest idea of the future.