BETRAYAL: Theresa May's allies have been sneaking behind her back (Pic: GETTY)
Mrs Mays deputy David Lidington and Justice Secretary David Gauke have reportedly been in talks with the opposition to see if there was support for a second vote or a Norway-style deal.
Most MPs are likely to get behind a second Brexit referendum, The Sunday Times reported.
One minister told the paper he would quit and back a second vote if the Prime Ministers deal is voted down on Tuesday.
Defence minister Tobias Ellwood said he could back another vote if Mrs May faces a crushing defeat.
NORWAY: May's deputy David Lidington has reportedly been in talks (Pic: GETTY)
SECOND VOTE: David Gauke is also said to have been in talks with the opposition (Pic: GETTY)
He said: "If parliament does not agree a Brexit deal soon, then we must recognise that the original mandate to leave, taken over two years ago, will begin to date and will, eventually, no longer represent a reflection of current intent."
One cabinet minister told The Observer that the PM was so committed to the deal that "a second referendum could now be the only way of getting it".
Civil servants have drawn up two possible scenarios, it has been reported.
This includes leave and remain, or a second option on whether to back Mays deal or leave on World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules.
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Mrs May has repeatedly said she would not back another vote.
Remainer MPs are holding a rally in central London today to gather support for another referendum.
The draft Brexit agreement has finally been thrashed out.
But before the Brexit deal can be set in stone the UK Parliament needs to approve it before the deal can come into effect.
DATED: Mr Ellwood said the original vote could become outdated (Pic: GETTY)
The “meaningful vote” on the deal is to take place on December 11 at 7pm.
The meaningful vote requires the draft to be put to both the House of Commons and House of Lords.
If the Government passes the deal the legalisation will be introduced.
Then the current withdrawal agreement will come into force on March 29.
But if it is rejected the Government has 21 days to set out a plan of action.
There are many possible outcomes of debate, including a “no deal” Brexit, a second vote, renegotiation or a new general election.
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