Brexit: A Love Story? - 21. Checkmate at Chequers

After months of talks, haggling and negotiations, the Prime Minister invited the entire cabinet to her country retreat in Buckinghamshire to present her proposed deal. The mercury was running high, as were tensions; it was reported that Downing Street officials made it clear if ministers weren't happy with the deal, they could leave but would have to give up their ministerial cars and take a taxi home. Hours later, and the Chequers deal was finally done. People seemed pleased... but for how long?

Mark Mardell revisits the events of that day and finds out from those there what really went on.

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Published on Tuesday, 23rd April 2019.

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