Theresa May to delay vote on deal until end of February - a month before Brexit - in move ministers believe makes A50 extension inevitable
Vote now expected in week of February 25. Julian Smith signalled delay in Cabinet
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Telegraph can also disclose that Remain ministers are increasingly pessimistic about chances of Cooper/Boles Mark II succeeding
Ministers are concerned John Bercow could scupper their plans to hold Brexit vote in week starting February 25.
They fear he may force them to hold it earlier.
They are so convinced A50 will be extended that they have taken to saying it is "Government policy" UK will leave then, instead of endorsing it personally