When she became prime minister in 2016, Theresa May gave the impression of knowing exactly what kind of Brexit she wanted. Most of the reasons why Mrs May needs a deal with the EU more than she once pretended are economic. Businesses are on the threshold of making investment decisions that, unless the mood changes, may weaken the UK economy still further. Public opinion may be starting to shift against Brexit a bit too, though not enough yet to rely on. If she is unable or unwilling to do that, Mrs May risks facing yet another reality – a politically terminal one.

Source: The Guardian October 17, 2017 18:11 UTC