Jacob Rees-Mogg reluctantly backs May’s deal – who will follow?

After the government suffered another defeat last night, MPs will seize control of the Commons and hold votes on various Brexit options on Wednesday. This means that by mid-week there could – in theory – be a majority for a different form of Brexit than May’s deal. The two options seen as likely to attract the most support involve a permanent customs union or a Norway-style relationship with the EU. Government ministers have been out on the airwaves today suggesting that this is further proof Brexit will only be softened further if May’s deal is voted down for a third time.

It’s a warning we’ve heard before but there are signs that it is beginning to yield results. Speaking to Conservative Home, Jacob Rees-Mogg has suggested he could now reluctantly back the deal:

‘Is this deal worse than not leaving? No, definitely not. If we take this deal we are legally out of the EU… Being legally out is of great importance.