BREXIT DIARY

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“A lot of people have the fanciful idea that Santa is going to turn up and put a new deal in their stocking. That’s not going to happen. It’s this deal, no deal or uncertainty,” Scots Secretary David Mundell, inset, channels his inner Scrooge

TWIST OF THE DAY

While Theresa May is at the centre of chaos, the usual suspects were waiting to spring their leadership bid. Then Esther McVey said she’d think about it if “anyone asked”. Keep quiet, everyone.

EU VIEW

“I had a phone call with PM @theresa_may. It will be an important week for the fate of #Brexit” – Donald Tusk, president of the European Council, keeps it cryptic with this contender for understatement of the year.

TODAY

Day four of withdrawal debate at the Commons and Theresa May is expected to confirm there will be a “meaningful vote” tomorrow – despite rumours she’s seeking a delay.

The European Court of Justice are expected to issue a judgment on whether Article 50 can be revoked by the UK.