Brexit: How newspapers reported 'humiliated' Theresa May's latest commons loss
The prime minister losing her grip over Brexit dominates the front pages
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Your support makes all the difference.Theresa May’s Brexit plans were left in ruins after MPs voted to take control from the government and determine Britain’s path out of the European Union.
In another dramatic day in the House of Commons, where three ministers resigned and 30 Tory MPs voted against the prime minister, Ms May was dealt another humiliating defeat.
With speculation rising of an impending general election and questions swirling around about Ms May’s future as prime minister, the papers had plenty to consider as they gave their verdicts on the latest Brexit developments.
The Independent’s Daily Edition leads with the headline “MPs take back control”.
“Three ministers quit as Commons wins power to lead Brexit..May finally admits defeat on her deal… for now,” the front page says.
The Times warns that the country is "sliding towards further stalemate" as Ms May struggles to keep hold of power.
Its front page says the PM was "humiliated" as MPs backed a plan to hold votes on alternatives to her deal, while its leader says she remains PM "in name only".
"Yet parliament's attempt to take control could yet plunge the country into even deeper crisis," it cautions.
"The reality is that unless parliament votes to accept Ms May's deal this week, parliament and the government are likely to face a stalemate," it adds.
The Daily Mail warns that MPs seizing control of the Brexit agenda will only see the divorce deal get softer - and describes the possibility of a general election as an "equally unappealing alternative".
"For the Brexiteers, the ship is finally sailing," it adds. "If they don't get on board, they risk losing the deal, the Government and their country. It could not be more imperative that they come to their senses."
The Daily Telegraph's front page argues Ms May is now "powerless", describing the events in the House of Commons as "a plot to seize agenda on deciding path for Brexit".
In its leader, the paper criticises Ms May for delaying Brexit and calls it a "monumental failure of the political process".
Meanwhile, The Sun's front page suggests Ms May has hinted at quitting in exchange for MPs passing her deal.
Inside, the paper stresses that her deal "cannot be abandoned", calling it "the only exit door".
"All MPs face a simple choice: Honour the referendum, or unleash chaos. Stop pretending. Pick one," it urges.
The Metro takes a more light-hearted approach to the latest developments, running with the headline: "Stuck in the muddle with EU".
And the Daily Express takes a stronger stance, saying the Prime Minister has been warned that Remainer MPs have "stolen what's left of Brexit".
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