British Members of Parliament will once again take control of the Brexit process today, voting on a platter of alternatives to Prime Minister Theresa May's thrice-defeated deal.
After an initial round of voting last week failed to reveal a majority for any Brexit outcome, MPs will have another opportunity to
try to break the impasse. The result isn't binding on the Government, but the House of Commons could try to make it so.
The options have been cut from eight to four.
Customs Union (C): Conservative grandee Kenneth Clarke wants the UK to leave the EU having secured a permanent customs union with the bloc at a minimum, and for this to be enshrined in primary legislation. This option was the most popular last week, just six short of a majority.
Common Market 2.0 (D): The UK stays in the European Economic Area and rejoins the European Free Trade Association, giving it access to the EU single market. That's Norway's relationship. The UK would remain part of the EU single market and would retain freedom of movement. This plan has been gaining momentum, with both Labour and the Scottish National Party saying they'll support it.
