By John Stevens Deputy Political Editor For The Daily Mail
Published: 01:32 GMT, 27 March 2019 | Updated: 01:33 GMT, 27 March 2019
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Theresa May as she arrives for a two-day summit of European Union leaders in Brussels last week
Rebel MPs warned Theresa May last night that they will change the law to force her to accept whatever Brexit plan they pick tonight.
A series of paper ballots will be held this evening on alternatives to her deal after backbenchers seized control of the Commons timetable in an unprecedented turn of events.
Mrs May has said she will not be bound by the results of these indicative votes, which could demand a soft Brexit.
MPs will be given the chance to say Yes or No to a list of options, which are expected to include staying in a customs union, having a second referendum and even cancelling Brexit altogether.
But the rebels revealed plans last night to take control again on Monday, giving them the opportunity to bring forward legislation forcing Mrs May to act on their preferred plan.
Tory former minister Nick Boles told BBC Newsnight: ‘If the Government refuses to listen to what Parliament has voted for, we will bring forward a Bill that will require it to reflect Parliament’s wishes.’
Mrs May faced a Cabinet row yesterday over whether to give Tory MPs free votes letting them choose which options they support.
Ministers who want to back a softer Brexit said they might resign if they are whipped against picking choices such as staying in the customs union or single market.
Despite the Government warning that it would set a
