Boris Johnson says he could back Theresa Mays Brexit deal, but only if there is a path to then negotiate his preferred Super Canada future trading relationship with the EU.
The former Foreign Secretary said he was not there yet on backing Mays deal, but admitted there was a risk Britain wont leave the EU at all if MPs voted it down for a third time.
Speaking at an event hosted by the Telegraph, he said: If we vote it down again there is an appreciable and growing sense that we will not leave at all. That is the risk.
Boris was reportedly shouted down by members of the crowd, who said no Boris, as the Prime Minister fights to secure backing for her Brexit deal before the end of the week, the Daily Mail reported.
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Fellow Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg said he too was willing to back the prime ministers deal.
It comes as Tory backbencher Sir Graham Brady was spotted going into 10 Downing Street amid rumours that Theresa May could announce a departure date tomorrow, in return for rebel MPs backing for her Brexit deal.
Sir Graham is the chairman of the powerful 1922 Committee, which consists of all backbench Conservative MPs, and was seen heading in at lunchtime after a climbdown from hardline Eurosceptics, including Jacob Rees-Mogg.
The Prime Minister is expected to address her MPs on Wednesday night, with speculation high that she could offer to step down to get her deal over the line in a vote on Thursday or Friday.
Along with Boris Johnson, at least four MPs who previously voted against the Prime Minister today said they would now back her.
Among them is Jacob Rees-Mogg who said: The choice seems to be Mrs Mays deal or no Brexit. The Prime Minister will not deliver a No Deal Brexit.
I have always thought that No Deal is better than Mrs Mays deal, but Mrs Mays deal is better than not leaving at all.
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