London (CNN)It was only months ago that the mere utterance of a second referendum would be palmed off by the bulk of Britain’s political class as wishful thinking by “remoaners” who voted to stay in the European Union.
But as UK Prime Minister Theresa May ended her most tumultuous week since coming into power, and parliament remained gridlocked over her withdrawal agreement, some prominent Conservative party politicians were reportedly arguing that the only way out of this political impasse is to bring the question back to the people.
What was once considered unthinkable is now, according to the Sunday Times, being discussed, with some of May’s most senior allies preparing for a second referendum.
