May could stay on and call referendum if Brexit bill defeated, says Tony Blair

Former Labour leader says Commons rebellion by Tory MPs would not have to mean PM quitsTheresa May would not have to resign or call a general election if she is defeated in the Commons in a vote on the terms of the Brexit deal this autumn but could instead put the issue back to the people in a referendum, Tony Blair has said.Speaking at a UK in a Changing Europe event marking a year since Britain notified the EU of its intention to leave, the former Labour prime minister urged Tory MPs to recogn