Are the 48 letters really there?

GrannyGravy13 -although you are a Leaver and I am a Remainer, I totally agree with your view of David Cameron, who will go down in history as the worst leader this country has ever had, who thoughtlessly propelled us into this potential disaster.

Varian - as much as they moan and bluster about TM nobody wants this poison chalice!!!

I am leave, but I blame David Cameron for not thinking through the referendum and having a “leave plan” in place even at a basic level.

It was an ill advised referendum and he ran for the hills when it did not go his way.

I hardly ever make political predictions, and I may very well be wrong here, but I predict that if the Moggites challenge TM's leadership, and that goes to a vote of Tory MP's, I think she will win.

There are three factions amongst Tory MPs - Moggites (swivel-eyed ultra brexiters at all costs), TM loyalists (who may be looking to advance their careers) and Remainers (who will reject any brexit but not vote against TM).

She would survive, and carry on regardless, but at some point she would have to ensure that we did not jump off that cliff of a no-deal brexit.

It does not matter how many times she has said she would not allow a People's Vote under any circumstances, if that is what Parliament votes for, it will happen.

Brexit Secretary has resigned

"Oh no, not another one"

#BrendafromBristol

Well, from the time of stating that he did not realise how important the port of Dover was to the UK economy , I think Dominic Raabs position became untenable.

That statement very much demonstrated how "out of touch" the whole Brexit campaign has been against the true position modern Britain is in with regard to cross border trade.

Brexit Secretary has resigned

I agree with those of you who support TM for her tenacity, strength of character and the B***s to stand up to the bullies both here and in the EU. I think EU is giving her a real hard time as they are afraid if the rest of the countries see us come out with a good deal they will all start considering the same move. David Cameron fled when the going got tough, and Nigel Farage who was an advocate of leaving EU now works as a radio presenter, why isnt he there supporting TM in the back groud instead of slating her which he di on his program yesterday evening!!! They use to say women are weak, but i think the men now are just cowards.!!!

I wouldn't want TM's job for all the tea in China and I don't think anyone waiting in the wings wants to take over ..........just yet. She must be facing sleepless nights. I blame Cameron for this unholy mess. It has been a disaster from start to finish. I voted stay, unlike DH who should be PM as he seems to know all the answers.

The media seem to be the only ones enjoying this debacle. Poor old TM.

Like others, I feel very sorry for TM. She never wanted to leave the EU and ended up with sorting this mess out when the lily livered Cameron the worm chickened out of it. She's never given up on trying to sort out a deal that will satisfy all the opposing sides, even though she's had to deal with the likes of Boris at al, who has regularly stabbed her in the back. The woman is a saint to have stayed so long.
As for Christine Hamilton... wouldn't trust her, or her slimy husband, as far as I could throw 'em.

I just answered a YouGov poll, and the result was that 41% of those polled think that we will have an agreement with the EU over Brexit and 41% think that there is no chance at all that we will leave the EU with an agreement. Says it all, really!

charjoy and Jane well said.??
At least the majority of the Cabinet backed her this evening.

Hear hear, Jane10

I'm a big fan of TM. The temptation to just walk away must have been almost irresistible at times. She's stuck through humiliation with EU leaders and being stabbed in the back and front by her own party. She voted remain but put her all into trying to do what was voted for democratically. Whatever happens she's done her very best and I for one appreciate her. She's easily the best of a very bad lot.

Nobody likes change. It was voted by the people in a democratic way and it's a pity that the Remainers didn't accept it. We could have had a great deal if they had not opposed everything. They should have put their views over and be prepared to compromise whilst backing the Leader. Most of the politicians are in it for themselves but I feel that TM is the most likely one to look after all the people - the poor as well as the rich. Her heart is in the right place. Well done TM for sticking it out even after all the nasty things that have been said. Let's give her a break.

SO FAR the Cabinet are backing her.

Tomorrow may bring who knows what.

hard to read the situation at the moment. As to who will be blamed? Well, I think that all the MP's are to blame: a) that awful referendum when no-one knew what they were voting for b) the lack of real information afterwards c)the sheer ineptitude of so many of the MPs who were unable to understand the situation and negotiate meaningfully d) the lack of honesty about our situation out of EU e)the sitting on the fence of the Labour Party. f)the grandstanding Tories. I could go on, but I am sure you are all bored already!!

So do I Jalima1108! I would be happy for someone to come riding on a charger and save the country from Brexit, but please, not Boris!

please no, GillT57 …..
I hope your crystal ball is having an off day

As I said on another thread, I think that Boris is up to something, about to serve himself up as the saviour, having realised that Brexit is a bad idea, he obviously backed the wrong side in the original referendum, just to be on the opposite side of his mate Cameron. He will snatch victory at the last minute, after all the dreadful and hard negotiations that Teresa May has been through. As for the others and their alleged letters, they should have the courage of their convictions and put their principles before their career, but that is about as likely as Mrs Hamilton knowing the truth!

I feel sorry for her too.
She's damned if she does & damned if she doesn't! Whatever the outcome someone will stand to take over from her having let her do all the work when it is all done & dusted- probably a man- & then they will blame her for anything that does not work or takes while to bed in.
She's on a hiding to nothing & she can do nothing about it.

I think I would have flounced out by now if I was TM. The whole thing is impossible. I did hear something, I think on Woman's Hour, that often women get elected in impossible situations where they are bound to fail and then men can say that women aren't up to it. Or is my memory faulty?

Yes, Petra, and Italy is having great shenanigans with its banking crisis and with defying the EU over key issues.

As for France and Germany, do they not know that creeping federalisation and turning nation states into regions with the addition of an EU army are some of the reasons why principled voters opted for Brexit? To be banging that drum at this stage of the negotiations shows how arrogant and/or out of touch they are.

Nanny41
Thank you for pointing out that we're not the only country in a mess. We were talking to some Danes and they were talking about there being a very good chance that a anti immigration party will be voted in next year and the leader of that party wants to leave the Schengen zone.

If I was TM I would resign today and let them sort that out, hang on isn't that what D Cameron did - nobody wants the job even Boris I suspect.

Europe want it to be a huge mistake That's why they refuse to compromise. I really think that is what it is all about. Hoping we will back down, have another vote keep giving them the money they desperately want. I will still vote Leave and others who did will be angry and do the same.