Theresa May could back down on Brexit date, says cabinet minister

David Lidington arrives in Downing Street for a cabinet meeting.A senior cabinet minister has hinted that Theresa May could back down on her attempt to fix the date of Brexit as 29 March 2019 in the face of a serious Conservative revolt.David Lidington, the justice secretary, said the prime minister was listening to suggestions from her colleagues, when asked whether the exit date amendment could be withdrawn in the face of opposition.