“The implications of the house’s decision are grave,” May told MPs following the vote on Friday which lost by 58. “I fear we are reaching the limits of this process in this house.” The deal was defeated despite May’s offer to her Conservative colleagues that she would resign if it passed. (The Guardian)
Talking point: While May’s offer had some pull with Conservatives, the Labour Party ultimately remained unswayed. There are two weeks left until the U.K. is poised to exit the EU. If May is unable to find a solution by that time, the next steps will either be a second referendum or a general election. The next key deadline is April 12, by which time May must seek a longer extension to come up with a new Brexit plan in order to avoid leaving without a deal.