Frantic scramble to dodge disaster
GOVERNMENT whips are in a desperate fight to win over wavering MPs as the hours tick down to the crucial vote. With more than 100 left to convince, they will be frantically trying to arm-twist those who might crack.
Having lost another member of the Government over the weekend Downing Street is braced for further resignations as crunch-time looms.
In the Commons, the debate looks at how leaving will affect Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Since the Irish border is the issue creating the biggest headache for the PM it is set to be a fiery afternoon in the House.