The number of Tory MPs who oppose the deal stands at 71. Lamont, Freeman are the latest to say they won’t back it.

Plus a further 41 probable or possible opponents. But such calculations are an art, not a science – and the totals will change.

Opining for the fjords

Norway-to-Canada was one thing. Norway-plus-the-backstop is another. It is inferior even to the Prime Minister’s proposed deal.

Chloe Westley: A message to Remain politicians and their second referendum plot. Vote Leave Two would end your careers.

These politicians have no idea about the wave of contempt that will engulf them, just as they didn’t understand England outside the M25 in 2016.

Chris White: A guide to what could happen in the Commons this week as tomorrow’s vote on May’s deal looms

I set out the various permutations – and translate what the amendments to the Government’s motion mean.

WATCH: “A people’s vote would be your first chance to vote on the facts, argues Lucas

We all of us know more now that we did two years ago, she says at the start of Channel 4’s Brexit debate.

Why Conservative MPs should prepare to call for a confidence vote in the Prime Minister’s leadership this week

A new leader will be a surer means of delivering Brexit if she can’t extract last-minute backstop concessions.

Chris Grayling: Here at Transport, we’re getting ready for Brexit – whatever happens. But here’s why I’m backing May’s deal.

If I had been offered this before the referendum in 2016, I would have seen it as a much better alternative to the status quo inside the EU.

May should quit if she loses next week – our special survey with The Times

Over half of party members favour ‘No Deal’ as their first preference, and more than seven in ten believe defeat on Tuesday means it time to go.

Mohammed Amin: If there is a second referendum, no deal must be kept off the ballot paper

It would be even more irresponsible than David Cameron putting an undefined “Leave the EU” option on the 2016 ballot paper.

Nick Hargrave: The Conservative split is coming. Indeed, it is already here. Unless…

Perhaps, against all the odds, we will find a way of muddling through and preserve our broad church for a time after the era of Brexit has passed.

Exclusive. Tory Association Chairmen protest against the “misuse of Party funds” on “propaganda campaign” backing the deal

ConservativeHome can reveal a letter signed by 32 senior activists, including the chairmen of key marginals and target seats across the country.

Interview. As May’s defeat looms, Johnson sketches a manifesto: “People want to see a bit of gumption and a bit of leadership”

He expects her plan to be voted down on Tuesday, calls for a renegotiation which she could not conceivably lead – and rules out Norway Plus.

Tom Tugendhat: Brexit can only work if we invest in it – streamlining ports, upgrading customs, readying systems, working with neighbours

We decided to leave the EU but have continued to behave as if we were still in. But preparing for the future means knowing where we are.

Nine out of ten Conservative activists are against a second referendum. Our survey.

And No Deal is now activists’ most favoured option of all. Views are hardening as the endgame looms into sight.

Stewart Jackson: The Government has the means to deliver Brexit if it has the will – whatever Remainers say in Parliament

Contrary to what we’re being told, the Fisheries, Trade and Immigration Bills don’t need to be brought forward prior to exit day.