RESIGNMay could resign as leader of the Conservative Party, triggering an internal contest to replace her without a general election. If she loses, there is an internal contest to replace her without a general election. May could also call a general election herself if two-thirds of lawmakers in parliament agree to it. May has said that a general election is not in the national interest. LONGER-TERM OPTIONS:SECOND REFERENDUMThe route to a second referendum on Brexit - or a People’s Vote - is unclear but would almost certainly require the backing of the government of the day.

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