At the first run at the meaningful vote in December, 163 MPs spoke.
69 Conservative MPs stood up - but only 27 spoke in favour of the deal, including the frontbench ministers (who must)!
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But without the DUP, who remain opposed to the backstop, it is unclear where more support could emerge besides a handful of rebels or independents.
MPs against no deal need to agree (i.e. pass in Parliament) an alternative to stop that happening.