It was a rare, specific statement indicating that the prime minister believes "no deal" is a real possibility, and that government departments are already working on contingency plans for a hard Brexit in which the UK crashes out of the EU with no trading agreements, no access to the Single Market, no membership of the customs union, and no formal relationship with Europe at all.
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Theresa May just admitted she might get 'no deal' after Brexit
The prime minister admits her government regards the worst-case scenario of a hard Brexit as a real possibility.
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Economists regard "no deal" as the very worst case scenario for Britain, although hardcore Leave supporters welcome it.
What will you do if there is no deal? May was asked by Andrew Marr on his politics show this morning.
May replied, "We are recognizing …. government is working on what it would need to put in place if there was no deal, what we’re also working on is ensuring we get a deal, that we get the right deal, for the United Kingdom"
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Marr pressed her to describe what happens "on day 2" after "no deal"?
She replied, "That's why government departments are looking to see what changes are needed, what we need to put in place. It’s not just government departments doing that."
She then added, using the term "no deal":
"The EU withdrawal bill and other legislation that we will bring through in the wake of that will be setting the scene for yes us having a deal but also the possibility of a 'no deal.'"
Marr then asked her if she would resign if she failed to get a deal.
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"I am working to get a deal, Andrew. That's what the whole focus of government is. So let's put our efforts into that."
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