The Queen is at risk of being dragged into Brexit negotiations (Image: GETTY)
A leaked document has shown ministers warning MPs a Brexit delay could “politicise the monarchy” and lead to a “full-blown constitutional crisis”. The memo said the Government would “lose its ability to govern”, according to The Daily Telegraph. Support could also make a bill to change the day of the EU exit and bind the Government into a permanent customs union.
The memo follows reports of five Cabinet ministers who plan on voting against a no deal in the meaningful vote on March 12.
Philip Hammond, Amber Rudd, David Gauke, Greg Clark and Matt Hancock are expected to rebel which could cause Theresa May to offer Tory MPs a free vote, according to the paper.
MPs will be given the option to vote to delay Brexit if Mrs May’s deal is rejected and MPs do not support leaving the EU without a deal.
If the amendment is passed, the Memo states: “The Government would have no option but to advise the Queen to give Royal Assent.
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