Theresa May deploys ‘emotional’ speech to see off threat from Brexit critics

Loyalists say there was little sign of a leadership challenge at 1922 Committee meeting

Theresa May has emerged unscathed from a packed meeting of the party’s backbench 1922 Committee after an “emotional and personal” speech reportedly won over MPs, despite doubts over her Brexit negotiating strategy.

The prime minister faced a handful of awkward questions from Brexiters including Nadine Dorries, Sir Edward Leigh and Philip Davies, but loyalists said she won over the room and there appeared little sign that a leadership challenge looked more likely.

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