Commons tries to break Brexit deadlock (BBC)

MPs are preparing to vote for their preferred Brexit option, with the PM due to meet Tory backbenchers in an effort to win them over to her deal.

Some have suggested Theresa May must name the date she will step down to have any hope of winning MPs’ approval for her deal at the third attempt.

Leading Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg has hinted he may soon back the plan.

Having voted to seize control of Commons business, backbench MPs will vote on Brexit alternatives later. Read more