Theresa May’s government shows every sign of crumbling before our eyes. The Conservative manifesto has been mostly junked. Cabinet resignations follow each other in quick succession. There have been so many policy U-turns, no one is quite sure which way the government is facing. And when it comes to Brexit, confusion and division risk dangerously weakening Britain’s hand. The Brexit talks are at a crucial point. The country cannot afford the crippling splits and indecision at the heart of government.

On Tuesday the misnamed EU withdrawal bill, which is in reality an undemocratic government power-grab, comes back to parliament. Its return follows weeks of damaging delay. That has only added to the sense of chaotic dithering around the Conservatives’ approach to Brexit.

Nearly 17 months