By Ben kerrigan-
Theresa May is under huge pressure from Cabinet ministers for a second referendum from the British public.
No 10 has declined any possibility for such a drastic move, but the pressure against May’s fragile government is deepening every day. The problem facing Parliament over Brexit has been a painful and difficult one to crack, leading to several cabinet ministers pushing hard for a vote on political options to save Britain from ending up in a messy situation.
Amber Rudd indicated the potential need for a second referendum , as she and Greg Clark heaped pressure on Theresa May to allow Parliament to decide whether the British people will have a second vote on the referendum or not.Business Secretary Mr Clark said on Sky News: “Now is the time to establish what would pass through Parliament so we can provide that certainty that’s needed.
Rudd said parliament to choose how Britain leaves the European Union, even if it meant cross parties uniting on a consensus on how Britain moves forward in the current tense climate of Brexit. . On Sunday, both Education Secretary Damian Hinds and International Trade Secretary Liam Fox spoke in favour of parliamentary votes on all the Brexit options if Theresa May’s deal fails to go through the Commons, including a second referendum if necessary
“We need to find out where the will of Parliament is, where the majority of MPs will vote in Parliament,” said Ms Rudd. “Nothing should be off the table. We should consider all options.” Prominent minister, Solicitor General Robert Buckland, has added his voice to the call for a Commons vote , saying: “I think if all the parties agreed to it then it’s something that might well work,” he said.
Shadow Cabinet ministers , particularly from the Labour party, are also adding pressure for a second referendum to prevent the potential of a disastrous outcome of a no deal, but Mps are set to pressure the prime minister to concede the need for a second vote. A second vote is the last thing Theresa May wants, and she will resist it until she absolutely has no choice. The clock is ticking, and the future looking very unpredictable everyday. May who recently won the latest challenge to her authority expressed through a vote of no confidence is faced with a very difficult set of choices. A no deal , hard brexit, or second vote, are all options she does not want.
The current deal is fine by her, but not with parliamentary ministers.