Theresa May's horror day ahead

Theresa May is gearing up for one of the most difficult days of her tenure.

She faces grillings from the Opposition, her own MPs, a possible "Geoffrey Howe" moment from Boris Johnson - and, to cap it all, drinks this evening with Britain's political news reporters.

Here's how her Wednesday diary looks:

12 noon Prime Minister's Questions - These sessions are getting longer and longer. Brexit will be the focus of intense scrutiny from the other political parties.

Prime Minister's Questions
Prime Minister's Questions

2pm Debate - This is on the future relationship between the UK and EU. The big question is will Boris Johnson take the opportunity to make a statement about his resignation as foreign secretary? This could pile even more pressure on Mrs May.

Boris Johnson and Theresa May
Boris Johnson and Theresa May

3pm Liaison Committee - Mrs May faces a grilling from the senior MPs who chair Commons select committees across all different subjects.

I voted for NC 18 with a heavy heart - the Chequers proposals are, as I said, workable and practical & in the national interest - yesterday's ERG amendments were designed to scupper them & I regret the Govt accepted them. The amendment gave Govt space to negotiate Chequers

-- Nicky Morgan MP (@NickyMorgan01) July 17, 2018

6pm 1922 Committee - This influential group of Tory backbench MPs can be vocal and difficult for their leaders. Any letters calling for a no confidence vote in the leader are lodged with chairman Graham Brady.

Brexit
Brexit

7pm Drinks - Awkward timing for this social event with leading political journalists.

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