The potential for a historic Commons defeat for Theresa May was a prominent message splashed on the nation’s newspapers this morning as MPs prepare to vote on her Brexit deal.
Today’s crucial vote will come after a final appeal from the Prime Minister for support on her plans apparently failed to win round critics, with some papers warning the country must now brace for the “chaos” to come.
Describing the day of the vote “Brexit D-Day”, The Times suggested that Britain is heading for “uncharted waters” if Mrs May’s proposal is rejected in the Commons on Tuesday evening,
"By rejecting Mrs May's proposal, Britain is heading for uncharted waters. The prime minister has lost the confidence of her cabinet, her party and parliament yet looks set to limp on with the same failed plan,” it was written in the newspaper.
It added that Britain should now "brace itself for a prolonged period of chaos".
In a front-page editorial, the Daily Mail demanded MPs "put your personal prejudices aside - and put your country first".
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"Their choice is simple: provide the certainty the nation yearns for - or lead us into a dark and hazardous unknown. The stakes could hardly be higher."
The Daily Mirror appealed to the Prime Minister on its front page, calling on her to accept it is time to find an alternative. The paper said: "Dear Prime Minister, your deal dies today. So, in the interests of national unity will you please open up your eyes (and ears) and start looking for a Plan B."
The Daily Telegraph called for MPs to "reject this dreadful Brexit agreement".
It said: "We regret having to stand against the position of a Tory Prime Minister and reject the result of nearly two years of negotiations, but it would be a historic mistake for MPs to endorse this dreadful deal."
On its front page, the Daily Express called on MPs to back the PM.
The papers wrote: "It is now high time to start delivering a Brexit that suits the country and despite the clamour of her detractors, Mrs May still offers our best opportunity to that end."
The Guardian criticised Mrs May for postponing the original vote in December, saying she has wasted valuable time for Parliament.
The paper added: "Mrs May has driven her party to resignations and recriminations. It would be better for her to realise the error of her ways and adopt a different, more inclusive approach within - and without - the Conservative party."
The Sun pointed the finger of blame at the European Union, saying it has been motivated by punishing Britain for leaving.
"If the EU hadn't repeatedly boasted that it now had us over a barrel, yesterday's last-gasp letter from Juncker and Tusk might have carried some weight with MPs," the paper said.
