Brexit hard-liners in her party, as well as the Democratic Unionists of Northern Ireland that prop up her minority government, signaled that they would back the prime minister. The latest developments come after what was arguably May’s worst week as prime minister. Last week, Britain’s embattled leader dramatically yanked a parliamentary vote on her Brexit deal, which would have faced a massive defeat. The odds of a do-over have increased as it became clear that May’s deal lacked parliamentary support. Theresa May’s unloved Brexit plan is much like the prime minister herselfImmigration worries drove the Brexit vote.

Source: Washington Post December 17, 2018 20:29 UTC