Arlene Foster, DUP leader, is immune to appeals for compromise based on the sanctity of a treaty that her party rejected. The prime minister asserts that this is academic because a future trade deal can be done in time. If Brussels can be persuaded it will work – a high hurdle – Mrs May needs 320 MPs to get it through the Commons. Many opposition MPs might have been tempted by the invitation to facilitate a softer Brexit if they felt Mrs May was offering serious partnership. Mrs May has had many opportunities for conciliation with MPs who support a moderate Brexit path.

Source: The Guardian November 09, 2018 17:33 UTC