July 17, 2018

Theresa May’s compromise deal on Brexit was on the brink of collapse last night after she capitulated to concessions designed by Leave-voting Conservatives to kill off the plan.

The prime minister bowed to pressure from Brexiteers and accepted four amendments to a key piece of legislation, including one intended to scupper her proposal for a customs deal.

No 10 disputed claims that the new amendment killed her plan, known as the facilitated customs agreement, and insisted that Mrs May was happy to make the change.

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https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/mays-brexit-plan-in-turmoil-5ccmztvjd