1/5 Back in 2016, after the referendum, I had a number of reports from people about discussions with Tory MPs who were of the opinion that "Remainers" were more "reasonable" than leave voters, and would thus come to terms with the result.

2/5 I was genuinely concerned they might be right, and resistance might melt away. I tweeted about it, and urged people not to give them the relief they so badly needed. It was important that they understand the resentment and resistance would not fade

3/5 I am very pleased that it didn't happen. My understanding is there is a growing realisation among Tory MPs that their hopes have been disappointed, and that this is a serious existential issue for them. Their fear now is that as brexit unfolds, it is their support...

4/5 that is melting away. They worry now that they will lose the next election, as Trump did, because the motivation is with their opponents. They fear their traditional constituents will simply not vote. And that they will lose support to the right.

5/5 All that gives them hope now is division in the Labour Party. What they fear most is a united opposition.

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