Brexit: No 10 rules out backing compromise amendment to EU withdrawal bill

Move against Dominic Grieve amendment paves way for Commons showdown over no-deal BrexitThe government will not back a compromise deal offered by the leading Conservative pro-Europe rebel Dominic Grieve, paving the way for a Commons showdown over whether parliament can prevent a “no deal” Brexit.Downing Street ruled out backing Grieve’s 11th-hour amendment, tabled late on Monday, which would give parliament more control over the outcome should MPs vote down Theresa May’s