Ministers will likely vote this week on the seven Brexit options, including a customs union, a second referendum, revoking Article 50 or a no-deal departure.
British MPs will soon to say what alternative Brexit plans they support in a series of indicative votes after they moved to seize
control of the Commons agenda. Many MPs are now claiming only a second referendum or a general election will be able to break the deadlock.
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