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Theresa May's aides have discussed a snap general election if her Brexit plan fails, it has been reported.

The Prime Minister's political team spoke with civil servants about whether to call an election if her Chequers deal is voted down in the House of Commons, according to the Sunday Times.

It came as the Prime Minister ruled out a second EU referendum in her strongest terms yet.

The PM has been rattled by the success of the People’s Vote ­campaign to reverse Brexit.

Remain MPs behind the group want voters to have another say on whether to quit the EU.

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But as they return from Parliament’s summer recess, Mrs May insists the 2016 referendum result must stand as the people have made their decision.

She tells MPs: “I will not give in to those who want to reopen the whole question with a second ­referendum.

They trusted their vote would count, their voices heard.

“To ask the question all over again would be a gross betrayal of our ­democracy and a betrayal of that trust.”

The Prime Minister faced fresh opposition from within her own party last night, as former minister Nick Boles announced his opposition to the Chequers deal.

He told the Sunday Telegraph that under current Government plans, the UK faces "the humiliation of a deal dictated by Brussels", which is treating the Chequers proposals as an "opening bid".

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The PM also dismissed calls for a "people's vote" on the terms of withdrawal.

She said: "To ask the question all over again would be a gross betrayal of our democracy."

Mrs May also said Britain would get through a no-deal outcome and "thrive".