What next for Brexit as May wins leadership battle?

– General election –

The prime minister could try to break the parliamentary deadlock by calling a general election — but would need the backing of two-thirds of all MPs.

Despite surviving Wednesday’s party vote, a simple majority of all lawmakers could topple her government with a vote of no confidence, with some opposition MPs on Monday calling for such a move in parliament.

But a Labour spokesperson said that the party would only submit such a motion “when we judge it most likely to be successful”.

Losing a confidence vote tabled by the opposition could lead to the formation of a new government — possibly a coalition of parties with a new leader — if MPs can agree on it within two weeks.

Otherwise, a general election would be called.