Soon there might not be a single Tory MP not p*ssed off at Theresa May’s duplicity (and or incompetence)
Finally, after 2 hours of silence from No10, a statement: DexEU spokesman: "We have not, and will not, agree to the House of Commons binding the Government's hands in the negotiations". Grieve et al thought the PM just had.
— Tom Newton Dunn (@tnewtondunn) June 12, 2018
1. Robert Buckland tells me govt agreed to 'further discussions' about Grieve amendment that may, or may not result in a change – that is simply not what Tory rebels believe the PM promised them personally
— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) June 12, 2018
2. Buckland says no inconsistency btw what has been promised and what PM said privately – not sure remainers are going to see it that way – three of them have todl me tonight they had personal 'trust me' assurances from PM that there woudl be a change
— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) June 12, 2018
3. Buckland says legislation will end up being better because of debate and discussion 'bring it on'
— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) June 12, 2018
One of the Tory rebels told me earlier – 'if she f**ks us, she's f**ked'
— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) June 12, 2018
No 10 sources say agreement is for more discussions, with 'likely implication' of a new amendment – again, that's not what more than a dozen MPs believe the PM told them earlier tonight – three of them present told me the PM even said 'this is a matter of trust'… trouble ahead
— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) June 12, 2018
Let me see if I’ve understood what happened today. PM bought off a Remain revolt by convincing MPs they’d get a meaningful vote on deal but avoided Brexiteer revolt by saying she would not allow one. What can possibly go wrong? (Watching from Moscow so may have misunderstood …)
— Nick Robinson (@bbcnickrobinson) June 12, 2018