Theresa May is riding on a temporary high after winning the confidence vote against her government by a majority of 19 – by this government’s standards that’s a comfortable win. However, as is ever the case May’s problems are far from over as she now has to come up with an alternative Brexit plan to present to the Commons on Monday. On winning tonight’s vote, May said that to do this she would invite opposition leaders for talks this evening.
This is seen as a risky move in certain Conservative circles as if it looks as though May is working closely with Jeremy Corbyn it would test party loyalty. However, it may not even come to that as so far all the signs suggest Corbyn could refuse to meet with her. In response to the Prime Minister’s invitation, Corbyn said he would only meet with May if she ruled out a no-deal Brexit.
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