Ministers try to force May's hand over Brexit as cabinet rift widens

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Theresa May’s government is on the verge of meltdown as cabinet ministers prepare to clash over whether to support plans for a softer Brexit and a possible lengthy delay before leaving the European Union.

In a decisive intervention, David Gauke, the justice secretary, said on Sunday that the prime minister would have to accept the possibility of backing a customs union if the measure is supported by parliament this week.

But this was dismissed by Brexiters, including those in cabinet, who have threatened to resign if May accepts a customs union or submits to a delay that goes beyond 22 May. Those threatening to quit were reported to include Penny Mordaunt, the international development secretary, and Chris Grayling, the transport secretary.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/mar/31/ministers-try-to-force-mays-hand-over-brexit-as-cabinet-rift-widens

Grayling is threatening to quit? Well then, the customs union is definitely the best thing for the country.